There are no hard and fast rules in surfing ‚Äì it’s not like netball, and we’re glad of that. But there are some basic points of etiquette which you should always follow.

In surf photogrpahy a great lineup shot has the ability to inspire and convey emotion in a way that many action shots never can. Also, there are dozens of surf photographers these days either in the water or on land when the surf’s good, so if you don’t have a big lens or water housing you’ve got a much better chance of getting a lineup shot published.

Hello and welcome to my surf photography (mostly, I’ll also be talking about portraits, seascapes and so on too) blog. If you’re interested in taking better photos of waves, surfers, people and seascapes, this is the place for you.

So if you’re still waiting to take that first step or feel like you’re needing a push to get to the next level? Here’s some advice from SurfGirl surf coach Nat Fox.

- Don’t be too scared to take the first step – because the first step is always the hardest.

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