Zak Noyle
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Zak Noyle | |
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| Born | Zackary Noyle June 26, 1985 |
| Known for | Surf Photography |
| Notable work | Wave of Change - Trash photo taken in Indonesia Perfect Day Aquatography Workshop |
| Awards | Surfer Magazine - 2011 Photo of the Year[1] |
Zakary Noyle (June 26, 1989) is a professional surf and wave photographer living on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, best known for his large wave photographs.
Early life
Zak Noyle is a third generation professional photographer. His father, Ric Noyle is a prominent commercial photographer in Hawaii and his grandfather shot with the first 3D camera and was an aerial photographer during WWII. Growing up in the Hawaiian Islands, Noyle quickly developed a deep passion for the ocean. He became a state champion swimmer while attending Punahou School and was a contributing staff photographer for Transworld Surf Magazine, which has since gone out of business. Zak’s experience with surf and wave photography started when he began taking a disposable camera into the water at Sandy Beach to photograph his friends.[2] “I just love being in the water with waves crashing over me, I figured I should try to capture this feeling and share it with people.”
Career
In 2010, he became a staff photographer with Surfer Magazine[3], and became the magazine’s senior staff photographer when he was only 25 years old. His work has appeared in numerous magazines like ESPN The Magazine, Sports Illustrated, National Geographic and advertisements for companies such as Billabong and Chanel.[4] Noyle’s professional career has taken him around the world chasing swells in Indonesia, Tahiti, Hawaii, Japan, California, Australia and Hong Kong, and for clients like Lulu Lemon, Chanel, Iron Man Triathlon, Red Bull, surf competitions and more. Zak Noyle is well known for his fearlessness in the ocean, charging sometimes 10-20 foot waves, and his ability to consistently be in the water at the right place and at the right time. Professional surfer Jamie 0'Brien said of Noyle, “He pictures what he wants in his head and then he captures it on camera. It's a mind game, I think it's awesome.”[5]
Aquatography
In 2014, Noyle created a free educational workshop for aspiring surf and wave photographers called The Aquatography Workshops. This annual workshop covers all areas of underwater photography such as: how-to’s, best practices, camera maintenance, and includes a hands on demonstration for participants with industry experts. “It was a fun way for me to give back and to teach people,” Noyle says “I love helping others who are passionate about water photography and I will use any excuse I can to get in the water with my camera.”[4]
Exhibitions
Selected Solo Exhibitions
- 2015: Waikiki Parc Hotel, Waikiki, Hawaii
- 2015: Greenroom Gallery, Haleiwa, HI
- 2015: Greenroom Gallery, Waikiki, HI
Selected Group Exhibitions
- 2015: “Greenroom Festival” - Japan, HI (http://greenroom.jp/)
Published photos
- Surfer Magazine cover (September 2010, September 2014, January 2015)
Awards and recognitions
- Annenberg Space for Photography, Los Angeles – 2010 international sports photographers [6]
- Surfer Magazine’s – 2011 Photo of the Year Award – Perfect Day [7]
- Red Bull Illume Award –2013 Best Sports Action Photo – Sunset Ride [8]
See also
- Clark Little – Hawaii surf photographer
- Chris Burkard - California surf photographer
References
- ^ "Photo of the Year Winner". SURFER Magazine.
- ^ "Zak Noyle's Wave Photography". Outside Online.
- ^ "Noyle, Burkard, Carrera Join SURFER Staff". SURFER Magazine.
- ^ a b "A Look Into the Life and Work of Surf Photographer Zak Noyle". PetaPixel.
- ^ Momentum - Zak Noyle Surf Photographer - Episode 11. Vimeo.
- ^ "Surf photographer captures beauty of water world - Hawaii News Now - KGMB and KHNL". hawaiinewsnow.com. 27 May 2013.
- ^ "Photo of the Year Winner". SURFER Magazine.
- ^ "Winners of the Red Bull Illume Photo Contest 2013". The Atlantic.