Category Archives: California

Source Surfboards – Santa Cruz

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Ryan Struck

Nick Palandrani is a surfboard shaper in Santa Cruz, California who shapes longboards by hand. This is an article I wrote and photographed that includes surf action, lifestyle, details and portraits while on location in California. Continue reading →

Posted in California, Portrait, Surf Photography | Tagged California, Lifestyle, Longboard, maker, santa cruz, shaper, source surfboards, Surf, Surfboard, writing | 9 Comments

#VanLife in Southern California

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Ryan Struck

A glimpse into Southern California’s #VanLife scene, March 2015. Continue reading →

Posted in California, Mexico, personal work, Photography | Tagged beach culture, California, los angeles, san clemente, san onofre, surf culture, surfing lifestyle, vanlife, vw bus | 1 Comment

In The Shaping Bay With AJW Surfboards

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Ryan Struck

A shaping session with Adam Warden of AJW Surfboards in San Diego California, March 2012. Continue reading →

Posted in California, Lifestyle | Tagged Adam Warden Surfboards, AJW, California, commercial photography, photography blog, San Diego, surf photographer, surfboard shaping, Surfboards | Leave a comment

California Surf Report

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Ryan Struck

Getting inspired in California is as easy as looking west over a mountain top at sunset or watching grinding barrels (yes, in California!) in the midday sun. Continue reading →

Posted in California, Lineup, Surf Photography, Telephoto | Tagged 2012, california surf photography, california surf report, March 18, surf photographer, Ventura County, West Coast | Leave a comment