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Zero to Surf Photographer Lou Burton 9/4/26 Zero to Surf Photographer Lou Burton 9/4/26

How to protect your camera at the beach (sand, salt and wind explained)

Beaches are harsh environments for camera gear. Here are my simple, tried-and-tested tips for protecting your camera from the elements, including sand, salt and wind, while photographing the coast.

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Zero to Surf Photographer Lou Burton 5/15/26 Zero to Surf Photographer Lou Burton 5/15/26

Do you need a waterproof camera housing for surf photography?

Thinking about taking your camera into the ocean? This guide breaks down when you actually need a waterproof camera housing for surf photography, beginner-friendly alternatives, mistakes to avoid, and why shooting from shore first might make you a better surf photographer.

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Zero to Surf Photographer Lou Burton 5/8/26 Zero to Surf Photographer Lou Burton 5/8/26

Camera settings for surf photography from shoreline to in-water shooting

Surf photography settings change depending on where you’re shooting from. This guide walks through the setup I use from shore to in-water shooting and how to work with different light and ever-changing conditions.

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Zero to Surf Photographer Lou Burton 4/28/26 Zero to Surf Photographer Lou Burton 4/28/26

Best lenses for water photography: surf, shoreline and in-water shooting

Choosing the best lens for water photography depends less on gear and more on where you’re shooting from. This guide walks through the focal lengths I use for shoreline, surf, and in-water photography so you can build a simple setup that works across the ocean.

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Brand Shoot Blueprint Lou Burton 2/6/26 Brand Shoot Blueprint Lou Burton 2/6/26

Behind the scenes of a styled surf shoot: Nostalgic Surf with Fujifilm

Go behind the scenes of Nostalgic Surf, my styled surf shoot with Fujifilm. From sourcing a vintage caravan to coordinating partners and shaping colour direction with film simulations, this post shares how the shoot was planned and delivered as a campaign-style photography experience.

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