Speaking from WATER
This podcast series introduces you to surf photographers from around the world. How they got started, their art philosophy, and what makes their hometown surf spots special will all be covered in long-form conversations with artist and host Sean D. Ruttkay.
Speaking from WATER episode 1 with guest Scott Harrison from Newcastle, Australia
In this episode, artist Sean Ruttkay speaks with surf artist Scott Harrison from Newcastle, Australia. They discuss how Harrison left his day job to enter the world of surf photography and where his passion for the water has taken him. His photographic process technique and style are all methodically reviewed in this hour-long educational session.
Speaking from WATER episode 2 with guest Pedro Gomes from Chiba, Japan
In this episode, artist Sean Ruttkay speaks with surf artist Pedro Gomes from Chiba, Japan. They discuss how Gomes went from living in Brazil to starting a thriving surf photography business in coastal Japan. His photographic process technique and style are all methodically reviewed in this hour and a half-long educational session.
Speaking from WATER episode 3 with Ocean Photographer Jay Greiner of Honolulu, Hawaii
In this episode, artist Sean Ruttkay speaks with ocean artist Jay Greiner from Honolulu, Hawaii. Greiner is an expert at shooting dolphins, whales, and sea turtles in pristine tropical locations. Greiner tells his story of discovering photography only after an accident left him in a state of coma, and details his recovery and newfound purpose in life he found from his near-death experience. His photographic process technique and style are all methodically reviewed in this hour and a half-long educational session.
Links: Art: https://www.jaygreiner.com/
Speaking from WATER episode 4 with Surf Photographer Alan van Gysen of Cape Town, South Africa
In this episode, artist Sean Ruttkay speaks with legendary surf photographer Alan van Gysen of Cape Town, South Africa. Alan van Gysen has been at the top of the surf photography game for decades. He has traveled the world with surfing best and is a true samurai master of water photography. In this episode, van Gysen reviews his epic travels, lifestyle, and world philosophy in this hour-long educational session.
LINKS:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/alanvangysen/?hl=en
Links: Art: https://globalsurfgallery.com/pages/alan-van-gysen
Move: https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/watch-origins-skeleton-bay/101761
Speaking from WATER episode 5 with Surf Photographer D.J. Struntz of Wrightsville Beach, NC
In this episode, artist Sean Ruttkay speaks with legendary surf photographer D.J. Struntz of Wrightsville Beach, NC. Struntz is an internationally award-winning photographer who has traveled the globe to over 50 countries as a staff photographer for Surfing Magazine, Globe International, Hawaii Skindiver and has appeared on NBC, CNN, CBS, ABC, and FOX. In this episode, Struntz reviews his trailblazing career, artistic prosses, and philosophy in this hour-long educational session.
LINKS:
Global Surf Gallery: https://globalsurfgallery.com/pages/d-j-struntz
IG: https://www.instagram.com/djstruntz/
Website: https://www.djstruntzphoto.com/