Category Archives: Portrait

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 →

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Painting With Pau – The Asbury Park Boardwalk

Posted on June 24, 2015 by Ryan Struck

The Asbury Park beach front is filled with culture, art and music. Located in Monmouth County, this coastal city is a favorite spot of mine along the eastern seaboard. Recently, the artist Pau was commissioned to paint 2 beautiful murals … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Bertha – New Jersey

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Ryan Struck

Chasing waves as Hurricane Bertha arrives in Monmouth County New Jersey, August 2014. Continue reading →

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Bye 2013!

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Ryan Struck

A man panhandling on 495 near the Holland Tunnel in Jersey City, New Jersey. Continue reading →

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Surf Photography Interview – Surfandabide

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Ryan Struck

I would have to say Tahiti has been my favorite place so far. It’s the most visually arresting place I have ever seen and even after you put the camera down you just can’t stop staring. The mountains, the clear cobalt waters and the friendly people. Tahiti gives you more of a feeling than any place I’ve been to yet. Continue reading →

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On Film

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Ryan Struck

Shooting black and white 35mm film in Tahiti was a different experience than shooting digital images. Continue reading →

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Alana Blanchard

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Ryan Struck

“Alana Blanchard might be the most popular female surfer in the world. And just last month, she requalified for the 2013 ASP World Tour, which means she’s also one of the best female surfers in the world. Six years into her career, Alana walks a fine line balancing surfing, modeling, and now bikini design with her main sponsor, Rip Curl. And EasternSurf.com was lucky enough to link up with Alana on a recent trip to New York City, where the 22-year-old Kauai native chatted about everything from her emerging role in the fashion world to body issues, surf style on land and in the water, Brazilian bikinis, and hipsters.” Continue reading →

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Fruit Missions

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Ryan Struck

Josie Graves, Rob Brown and Jonathan Mincher pick fruit in Teahupoo Tahiti. Continue reading →

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Tinted Tahitian

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Ryan Struck

A quote from painter Paul Gauguin mixed with colorful photography from Tahiti in June 2012. Gauguin was a French painter whose use in experimental colors is very notable. Continue reading →

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Ryan Struck Photography Portfolio

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Ryan Struck

NJ Surf Photographer Ryan Struck launches his new portfolio website. April 2011. Continue reading →

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