Speaking from WATER

In this episode, Ruttkay speaks with legendary big wave surfer and photographer Dougal Paterson from Cape Town, South Africa. Growing up inland, hundreds of kilometers from the ocean, Paterson fostered a love for the sea at an early age that drove his spirit and body to the coast as a young man. Over time and struggle, he became one of the world's best big wave surfers. In this podcast, Paterson describes the path he took, the aesthetic of the best waves he has taken, and the places where they break. Paterson also sheds light on his three-decade career as a product photographer for some of the world's top brands such as Adidas, Levi's, Audi, Puma, WSL, and Emirates Air just to name a few. Join us now for this deeply intense and inspiring conversation.

In this long-form podcast surf pioneer and surfboard shaper, Peter McCabe of Newcastle, Australia takes us on a journey from the sensations of his first wave to his trailblazing discovery of G-Land with his best mate Gerry Lopez. McCabe also describes his artistic philosophy regarding surfboard shaping and surfboard painting. WEB: http://www.petermccabesurfboards.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/petermccabesurfboards/

In this podcast, award-winning surf photographer Sean Davey details his aesthetic of water through the mindest of an editorial water photographer to that of a self-reliant modern artist. With over 140 cover shots and thousands of art pieces installed Davey delivers words of inspiration in this long-form water-focused podcast. Join us now.

In this podcast, professional surfer Jamie Mitchell describes his early life growing up on the Gold Coast of Australia where he fostered his competitive spirit and love of the ocean. Mitchell also sheds light on what it takes physically and mentally to win world-class endurance races as well as paddle surf the world's largest waves. Join us now for this incredibly inspirational podcast.Jamie Mitchell LINKSIG: https://www.instagram.com/jamie_mitchoLate Drop Podcast: https://youtu.be/WDmtIiPXIes https://www.worldsurfleague.com/athletes/7141/jamie-mitchell

In this podcast, surf photographer Scott Sullivan discusses his exceptional life trailblazing the elite world of snowboarding in the '90s to his current prosses of shooting extreme waves like the Banzai Pipeline. Sullivan also goes deep into his past relating how growing up with ADHD in the '80s and discovering punk rock affected and informed the course his life took. Join us now for this inspiring and informative conversation. Scott Sullivan IG: https://www.instagram.com/scottsulliv...SHOW LESS

In this episode, artist Sean Ruttkay speaks with Surf Photographer Nicole Nason from the North Shore Oahu, Hawaii. Nicole goes deep on how she got started shooting water from a photo and video perspective, life as a young world traveler, and where she sees the industry going now and in the coming years. Join us now for this inspirational conversation.

In this episode, artist Sean Ruttkay speaks with Australian Surf Photographer Matty Dunbar of Narrabeen, NSW, Australia. Matty details his time shooting on tour with the World Surfing League (WSL), gives us his history from curious kid to expert water lensman, and informs us how he goes about shooting the epic breaks of Australia. Join us now for this intriguing conversation.

In this episode, artist Sean Ruttkay speaks with Australian Surf Photographer Peter Jovic. Jovic details the many epic surf breaks in the region along, gives us his history from ocean-loving kid to expert water lensman, and informs us how he goes about shooting slabs. Join us now for this epic conversation.

In this episode, artist Sean Ruttkay speaks with currently the only surf photographer in all of India, Rammohan Paranjape (aka RAM). In this podcast, RAM discusses the current state of surf culture in India, where it has come from, and his own journey along the way. RAM also speaks about some of India's greatest surf breaks and how he shoots them from the water. Join us now for this hour-plus entertaining and educational podcast. LINKS: Global Surf Gallery: https://globalsurfgallery.com/pages/rammohan-paranjape Website: https://whoisram.com/

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-struntzIG: https://www.instagram.com/djstruntz/Website: https://www.djstruntzphoto.com/

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=enLinks: Art: https://globalsurfgallery.com/pages/alan-van-gysenMove: https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/watch-origins-skeleton-bay/101761

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/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jaymgreiner/

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.

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.