What The North Shore Season Is Like For One Of the Best Water Photographers In The Biz

“It’s being there, and when I’m there I’m there 100 percent and getting the best image I can,” says Zak Noyle when describing his mindset behind the lens. The Honolulu-born photographer has carved himself a prominent niche onto the North Shore totem. And it’s all thanks to his collection of stunning imagery he’s gathered over the years. Here, Zak describes what the typical winter season looks like for him. Mostly focused on how it feels to swim out to maxed out Pipe, Backdoor, and Off The Wall with nothing but a camera in hand. With additional commentary from Shane Dorian, it’s nine-and-a-half minutes of valuable insight for any aspiring photog. Or anyone else who wants to know more about what it takes to get the shot at one of the world’s most watched stretches of sand. Come for the insider info, stay for the Jamie O’Brien, Bruce Irons, Joel Parkinson, and Reef McIntosh imagery.