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One of the best lineups I have witnessed in New Jersey. I had never seen it break this good, and knowing the sandbars out there, I may never see it again. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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Brown grass and brown glass…classic NJ winters. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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Some asymmetrical boards shaped by Ryan Lovelace. The juxtaposition of the run down green house with the freshly shaped, experimental boards works perfectly. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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I love the tones reflections in the board, something reminiscent of a glassy day in the water. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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This guy kept trying to get out of my shot. Luckily, he stayed still just long enough to balance the composition for the bomb coming in. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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Cameras don’t like shooting wide open into severe backlighting, but I do. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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One of my favorite shaping photographs. Ryan Lovelace moves quickly, and sometimes you have to slow it down in camera. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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“Dust”…That’s what the weather forecast said on my phone, and they weren't kidding. I love the ethereal feel to atmosphere in this image. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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“Wait…where did you see those glassy peaks? At least there’s no crowd.” Love this place to death. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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I’m extremely attracted to capturing the raw shape and abstract form of the ocean. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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I have recently been on a kick of only shooting surf for that half hour to 45-minute window after sunset. I can’t get enough of the colors that reveal themselves during that time. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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No shortage of style here in California. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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I’ve always thought shapers and surgeons were two sides of the same coin. This was JD San Jose sanding down a Ryan Lovelace board in the “operating room” at Undertoe Glassing. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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Oil mountains just before the sun came up in Malibu. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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Considering this was the best wave that came by over an hour timeframe I could see why it was empty. “Cold” is an understatement… Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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I don’t own a water housing, so attempting shots like this require a strange dance. One of the best breaks around NJ…that barrel tops out at three inches and spits every so often. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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Always found this pose to be filled with energy… Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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One out of 500 usually work: speed blurs, gotta love em. So thankful for digital. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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This picture defines my eye. Instinctually I focused on the surfer walking on the jetty. Sometimes I am just way more interested in the human element than the wave. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
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A magical morning in NJ this winter. It rained a few inches the day and night before to only reveal this stunning gradient just before sunrise. Photo: Chris DeLorenzo
Style. It is the most important trait of a photographer. Quite simply, it is the reason why one becomes known to the world. Your style is something that takes years, if not decades, to fully develop. Guys like Morgan Maassen and Chris Burkard are heavy hitters in the industry not only due to their sheer skill, but also their unique photographic styles.
To think about it literally, the subject in your photo is the noun and your style is the adjective. I have not arrived at where I want to be with my style, but I have identified what I am striving for. My goal as an image maker is not to document facts but rather reveal the world in a new light. Surfing, both chaotic and fluid, provides numerous ways and techniques to create an image with a distinct style. I intend to capture clean, refreshing imagery with earthy tones and iridescent light. Impacting the viewer on a positive level is always my goal. I’m constantly on the lookout for electric color and strong contrast hidden within nature.
See more from Chris at ChrisDeLorenzophoto.com, and follow him on Instagram @chris_delorenzo
