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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Surf Photographer Sergio Oliveira - A lens-eye view of stand up padding.
Anyone who has gazed
endlessly at a surf photo in a magazine or on the web has experienced the power
and magic of surf photography. For decades, wherever you find surf, there’s
bound to be a photographer on the sand or in the water capturing the moment. Sergio
Oliveira is a 40 year old Brazilian surf photographer living and shooting on the island of Maui,
Hawaii.
Sergio was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro and
has been settled with his wife and family in Maui
since the mid ‘90s. We were thrilled to interview Sergio and get a lens-eye
perspective of stand up paddle surfing.
SUPSURFMAG:What can
you tell us about your history with the ocean and how photography became a
part of that?
SERGIO:Growing up on the beach was
pretty much how it all started. The ocean has always been a part of my life and
I don’t think I could ever live away from it. I started surfing when I was 17
and it instantly became a passion. I knew then, it would be something I would
do for the rest of my life and that hasn’t changed a bit.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Dave Kalama - True Waterman and Stand Up Paddler
SUPSURFMAG: Welcome Dave, it certainly
is a pleasure to glean some wisdom from true waterman and pioneer of modern day
stand up paddle surfing who to this day is still breaking new ground for the
sport. When we got the word that you would share some of your experience with
us, we spread the word and everyone has been really excited about it. From the U.S. to Australia you are definitely a much
admired waterman. In fact, most of the questions here come directly from stand
up paddlers around the world. First off, for those who are new to the
industry, what can you tell us about who you are and where you're from?
DAVE KALAMA: I was born in Newport BeachCalifornia.
So. Cal. for
elementary school then moved to Mammoth for high school. Moved to Maui July 2, 1985. I was a professional windsurfer till
93', then professional tow surfer and waterman ‘til present.
SUPSURFMAG: When and did you
first get involved with stand up paddle surfing?
DAVE KALAMA:My first experience was in 95' when Laird and
I were doing a photo shoot for Oxbow. We were riding 12 footers a lot at the
time and the surf was real small so we got bored pretty quick. I had a couple
of canoe paddles with me from just doing a OC.1 run so I went and grabbed them
just for something to fool around with. It was really funny because we were
bent over from the paddles being so short. Anyway we had a great time and Laird
went and had some taller paddles made the next day. After that we just started
doing it more and more.
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