VLOG #1 How To Shoot Waves - Landscape Photography (DSLR vs GoPro)

Lightroom Presets Used:
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Here's a behind the scenes look at how I shoot surf and wave photography like Zak Noyle & Clark Little. I also compare DSLR vs GoPro for wave and underwater photography.
www.smartphotography.com/ocean
MY SPL D800 + FLASH HOUSING IS FOR SALE! Write me if you're interested.
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Music (used with permission) in order:
Quinn XC11 - FFYL (Tarro Remix)
/ quinnxcii
Tulpa - Tea For Two
/ chilltulpa
YO-ZU - YOLM
/ yo-zu
Tulpa - Pretty Things
I use the GoPro Hero4 or Hero5 with the Knekt dome port. Great for shooting waves or turtles!
If you have any more questions, ask in the comments section. I'd love to continue the conversation there!
Happy Shooting, Jeff

[@BreakingSystem]

Your videos on surf photography are the real deal mate! Thanks for the tips and passing on knowledge

[@finnelliott767]

This is the most informative video about with photography that I’ve seen yet! Thank you so much this really helps out

[@chrislindsay93]

Top video! Answered everything I wanted to know about how to start. Thank you

[@cbadcardaddy]

Wow! Exactly the information I've been searching for. Best tutorial ever!

[@tylerdiaz7669]

Such a good video! I used your tips for slow motion and stills on the gopro and it really helped! Thanks for giving all the tips on surf photography

[@jeffwalker4590]

That's great to hear Tyler! Thanks for the nice comment

[@WalkingWithJeremy]

Thanks for the tips man! Just expanding the skill set into water filming, first surf video is on my channel.

[@isaacsnowhite104]

Thank you. Very thorough and simple.

[@EvanDoggett]

Dude! We need MORE! Much love from Nova Scotia

[@kellieashton3697]

Am I going crazy? I loved this video but it seems to be the only one on this channel? I loved this one I so badly want more!

[@sebastianvoigt]

Awesome first tutorial. Love tip section at the end - very helpful!

[@jeffwalker4590]

Thanks so much Sebastian!

[@rogelioperez360]

Outstanding video! Very informative and extremely helpful. Thanks!

[@tonysandstrom]

Thanks very much, for the insight and tips.

[@joshtxits7442]

Hey thanks man this is the vid I've been looking for👍

[@chrisconklin3547]

This is my favorite video on KZbin!!!!

[@jeffwalker4590]

Cheers Syko!

[@remusmoise8836]

Instant subscriber....what an awesome tutorial.Thanks for your time....and free preset. Best all from Spain, Remus

[@tateyamashita6500]

👍🔨best video on ocean photography I have seen!

[@jeffwalker4590]

Thanks so much Tate :)

[@chrisconklin3547]

Please post another video! Love this one

[@jeffwalker4590]

On it!

[@lensoflewis]

Seriously awesome video man! Helped me out so much. Keep it up!

[@jeffwalker4590]

Thanks so much for the nice comment Bailey :) Awesome to hear it helped

[@JonathanHuyer]

Jeff - Great video! I'm impressed at the effort that goes into this, not to mention the creative talent. It's the polar opposite of the kind of photography that I do, so I find it utterly fascinating. Looking forward to more!

[@jeffwalker4590]

Thanks so much Jonathan! Glad you find it fascinating :) Next vlog all about waterfalls coming shortly

[@pablocrypto5467]

This was awesome!

[@XxstimmoxX]

Such a great video!

[@sapuravida]

amazing video, thank you for your tips !

[@archivefootage7898]

Thanks. Fins and action cam at the ready!

[@mitchashton8991]

I'm just getting into surf photography this really inspired me awesome job 👊

[@jeffwalker4590]

Good to hear Mitch! Link your Instagram so I can have a look

[@Jaxxo11]

Thanks so much for sharing this video! This is THE video if you want to start shooting waves.

[@jeffwalker4590]

Thank you Jaxxo! Hope you're able to capture some barrels :)

[@conorsheridan2998]

Jeff Walker what dslr do you recommend with a budget of 1500 with a lens

[@jeffwalker4590]

Hey Connor! I'd highly recommend the Sony A6000 or A6300 with the Rokinon fisheye. Very light shoots 11fps. Check out Salty surf housings for one of the best setups.

[@conorsheridan2998]

Ok! But will a 16-70 be sufficient for wide angle?

[@jeffwalker4590]

16mm on a crop sensor A6000 is 24mm equivalent. It's wideish but I'd definitely go with a wider option if you can. Even the 10-18mm which I use all the time on the A6000 and A7R, excellent lens and still very small

[@ShaneCorderoy]

Great video, very informative

[@chrisconklin3547]

Still waiting for 2nd video... this video is so good

[@jonathancamacho4837]

Dude you teach me a lot with this video men thanks

[@kupua]

Big Mahalo, very interesting... great description on everything!

[@jeffwalker4590]

Thanks so much Kupua!

[@ronbezbaruah6018]

Life saver. Come to India sometime man. Interesting swells here at Mulki

[@CodyBellaTube]

Gidday Jeff, Awesome video and great to see a good visual comparison between a DSLR and the GoPro. I have only just taken the plunge into wave/surf photography (Landscapes are my usual style) utilising a GoPro 4, and was completely unaware of using the 4K video and pulling a shot from it :-) Really does help knowing this and luckily I am off to Byron Bay (Australia) for a few days this week and intend on spending quite some time in the water making the most of it. I do look forward to seeing more of your Vlogs. Cheers mate, Troy

[@jeffwalker4590]

Hey Troy! Thanks so much for the nice comment ;) Hopefully you had a great trip to Byron Bay shooting lots of 4K video. Merry Christmas

[@noahtaylor6034]

most amazing video

[@Jude2408]

Thanks - great info and love the comparison between DSLR and GoPro. Just can't afford to underwater housing for my DSLR but can for the GoPro. Also considering the gear for the iPhoneX. Going to swim with whales in September and not sure what would be the best affordable gear.

[@simonchoo1108]

Jude2408 can use weefine for iphone

[@micah1478]

That’s like 1/2 the cost of my phone!

[@judebarron1101]

👍🏽

[@warenkasmutnyvalle6244]

thank you so much! you are great!

[@killian7498]

Really nice job mate! +1 Sub

[@NomadFilmmaker305]

Thanx Jeff! You are so cool! ✌️️

[@jeffwalker4590]

Hah thanks Danny! I checked out your channel and love the VLOGs! Awesome music and great visuals :)

[@chrisconklin3547]

Wish you still did KZbin... I've been waiting two years for a new video

[@k75redrider]

great video!

[@TeamOrdigamer]

Something relaxing to watch ;)

[@jeffwalker4590]

Glad you enjoyed it Ordi!

[@cedric97190]

Great video !! Thank you so much !!

[@jeffwalker4590]

Thanks Cedric!

[@drkshdw77]

I wish there was a love button for KZbin

[@Cre8tiveArtwist]

This is a great tutorial....btw what lens would you suggest that would work best for surf photography on a nikon dslr?

[@joelmcmanus4997]

Please keep these vids up

[@KauanRamos]

Very good! Thanks for help!!

[@jeffwalker4590]

Glad you enjoyed it Kauan!

[@timbonnette6615]

Thanks and I really liked your approach. Heading to Hawaii in May and really want a few shots in the waves. I plan on using AxisGo housing with cellphone and my Go pro 7 black. I will hope for the best. My question is about waves, positioning and safety. I'm getting the idea that you need to duck and time your waves or you will pay a price. Any tips on this would be greatly appreciated. Also, any places you think are good to try on Kuai with moderate wave sizes would also help. Love your editing also. Vibrant and clean. Also, in your opinion, does it matter what type of flippers to get? Thanks again and looking forward to some posts from you.

[@ricnoyle4315]

Excellent video. Keep at it!

[@jeffwalker4590]

A compliment from you means so much Ric!

[@mark33328]

Great video and tips. Your ocean preset is great too... I use RainX on my Gopro to keep the water drops away, give it a try... Thanks.

[@jeffwalker4590]

Glad you like the preset Mark!

[@lizbeer758]

Great video! But HOW DO YOU NOT GET SCARED SWIMMING IN THOSE GIANT WAVES?! You are so brave!

[@ShampooWow]

Nice video! I like it

[@jeffwalker4590]

Thanks Shampoo!

[@troynichols5679]

Bro - great vid! I'm a father of 3 groms and just picked up a GP7 with a GDome kit so I can start taking surf vids of them here in San Diego. New sub. Thx for taking the time and making the effort to put this together. Quick question ... do you have any tutorials on the editing software you use ... I think it was Lightroom, right?

[@user-yp6mo8hs4h]

When you go out to the sea to take pictures, do you take a Handy Camera? Are you swimming with a camera in one hand? I'm curious.

[@matthemphill4739]

Thanks so much for making this video. I have already done a lot of Wave video, but I've wanted to get into shooting wave photos. I was wondering what editing platform you use for the photos and videos? Thanks a lot and keep up the great work

[@jeffwalker4590]

You're welcome Matt. I use Lightroom to edit all my photos.

[@talgilboa285]

Hey man. Thanks for the video! I really want to start photographing (I'm a surfer as well), but find it hard to start and choose a camera. Isn't the GoPro angle too wide? You have to e super close to get a shot aren't you ? As for the cameras, all waterproof cases include triggers ?

[@joshtwitchen]

PLEASE UPLOAD MORE VIDEOS

[@rjfotosurf]

Hi Jeff! I am impressed with your work and your images ... I am a Surf Photographer but I am not yet at a level that I can invest high. Would it be possible to send an Ocean Presete?

[@kevingalarza80]

Hey man I loved your vid! I'm thinking of starting in to wave photography, but I'm on a budget rn so my options are, the GoPro Hero Session or the Hero 5 Session, which one do you recommend is the best for starting at wave photography.

[@jeffwalker4590]

Honestly either are fine! Both take burst and shoot 4K for extracting stills. Have fun out there!

[@jaredrobinson4558]

I wanna surf there so bad. Looks beautiful.

[@jeffwalker4590]

Such a beautiful spot!

[@chrisrivera1340]

Good stuff mate

[@jeffwalker4590]

Thanks Chris!

[@unstoppableducks6586]

No one: Him: swims in the ocean with he’s eyes open Me: gets one splash of water in my eyes while surfing I cry.... yeah maybe I just need to stop being a 11 year old

[@jamesquinn1118]

If you on a smaller budget what go pro would you recommend?

[@Bmx33606]

I’ll be in Hawaii from Dec. 4-17. What beach is this? I invested in the Hero 7 Black and the Knektusa trigger and dome.

[@arielmainieri8072]

Where can I get an underwater housing for a nikon d90? And which program do you recomend for easy editing? I have the go pro hero 5 black.

[@olliewhitham6084]

Hey mate what lens are you using on your DSLR?and do u use manual focus?

[@joelmcmanus4997]

You should vlog more Jeff

[@garrettkelley549]

Hey Jeff. Was just curious how you decide on songs for your videos? Friends and I have tried to upload edits before where the song was copyrighted or not allowed by youtube, and it really puts a damper on the process when you have to pick a new song and re-edit to the new one. Anything would help, thanks

[@steveforman904]

Jeff, IF im just getting started with the Go Pro, would you get the Hero 9 or a later version?

[@olaeltorky819]

It's really amazing video

[@jeffwalker4590]

Thank you Ola! The dome is only used for the under/over look

[@gheorghiuvictor2708]

Are you going to upload more videos? If yes, can you make one on the topic of sky?...I'm a skydiver and it would be nice to know how to edit my photos. Nice video btw!!

[@jeffwalker4590]

Yeah would love to upload more, though i'm more at home freediving than jumping out of planes!

[@717405]

Great video! I checked the link for the freebie preset but didn't found it, can u please share it to me? ty!

[@bottlefed1]

Is it necessary to use a different lens for the go pro or just use the stock?

[@pabs4542]

Do you ever shoot through the viewfinder? Also what made you choose spl instead of other brands?

[@jeffwalker4590]

Hey Pabs. I've never shot through the viewfinder with a fisheye. It's so wide you only have to worry about keeping the horizon level. With longer focal lengths over 35mm the viewfinder becomes necessary. Happy Shooting!

[@JAMvideo1]

What software do you use to pull stills off 4K?

[@OrangeBlood485]

what is the editing software you are using?? Thank you Sir.

[@chrisberthelotexplomauriti9298]

great explanations jeff whats the name of the fins i should use??

[@jeffwalker4590]

DaFins are what I have. But really, it's what fits your foot :)

[@mattomeara65]

Are you still selling your d800 housing?

[@cooperoborn1358]

Hi Jeff awesome video! Where do you get your prints from

[@jeffwalker4590]

Prints from ProDPI. I honestly can't print anywhere else now. Highly recommended!

[@nicoserta]

really cool video! im from brazil and im beginning on this! question, do you know where can i find this waterhousing for fuji xt1? im looking foward your answer! congrats for the job!

[@jeffwalker4590]

Hey Yan. I don't believe SPL has housings for the Fuji. Check out Meikon for inexpensive housings for almost every brand. Best of luck in the water!

[@charityagyei-coker7744]

Yan Sertã B

[@seanritter4400]

hey man you should do more videos because i reckon you can go far. I subcribed and downloaded lightroom. Any tips for gopro 3

[@jeffwalker4590]

Thanks so much Sean, really appreciate the subscription! Tips for the GoPro 3 are to use burst as well as the 4K15FPS mode then extract the stills in Lightroom. Good luck!

[@jakew8368]

@@jeffwalker4590 how do you extract stills in light room? Thanks

[@jaguaresed]

How do you do it so thaf you dont get drag into the wave, beacuse sometimes i get tossed

[@andrewcho8162]

Love this video! Just curious, what autofocus mode do you use on the D800? I would assume something around the likes of AF-C single point or group?

[@jeffwalker4590]

Hey Andrew, thanks! I use manual focus while shooting waves. Preset the focus to 28 inches and shoot at F9-F11. On a fisheye, everything is basically in focus. Take a look at hyperfocal distance calculation to learn more. Or just ask me!

[@jeffwalker4590]

What housing are you shooting with?

[@andrewcho8162]

Thanks! I actually don't shoot waves with a DSLR atm, because I have not invested in a housing yet :O I was interested in getting into it though, so I might be buying a housing sometime in the future:)

[@jeffwalker4590]

If you buy a housing, let me know. I'm currently selling my SPL setup. I'd include a full setup lesson as well :)

[@jarlathbyrne9288]

How long did it take to get the housing when you ordered it? I'm ordering a spl waterhousing for my canon 60d

[@jeffwalker4590]

Hey Jarlath. My order took 13 days from order to being shipped. Cheers

[@masmadeit]

i just wanna know how he keeps the camera so still for video

[@adrenalinemadness3340]

Can you add a mobile preset version as well?

[@jaredrobinson4558]

Subbed for sure

[@jeffwalker4590]

Thanks Jared! You rock

[@sapuravida]

what you do for the waterdrops?

[@neilmalyon8784]

Just a heads-up on swimming without eye protection: You will get what is known as pterygiums. These are really painful and have to be surgically removed from the eye, I know! Cheers. Link (change DOT to .): www.webmdDOTcom/eye-health/pterygium-surfers-eye#1

[@burningexperience6031]

How can you tell if a wave is coming? What are the signs? Never been to the beach

[@joelmcmanus4997]

What do you use to edit Jeff

[@connerbuller6901]

Why don’t you shoot the 12 mp still image offered on the GoPro

[@jamesfreedman380]

If I dont have a dome for my gopro, can I just use a knekt trigger and hero 4 black with no dome?

[@jeffwalker4590]

Hey James. The dome is only used for the under/over look

[@josiahranderson4668]

Which shot do you like better for GoPro footage? Burst mode or 4K?

[@jeffwalker4590]

Hey Josiah! I shoot both but definitely prefer the flexibility 4K 30FPS provides for using it as a video or pulling a still. The other plus of 4K is you can just leave it running for the 5 seconds of a wave. The burst has a delay, then only shoots for 1-3 seconds, often missing the best part of the wave. Hope this helps! 4K = 8MP and burst is 12MP. Not a huge difference. Cheers :)

[@josiahranderson4668]

Jeff Walker awesome!! Thanks so much!

[@yashrusconi6852]

Where was this footage taken?

[@sandercummings]

Hey what type of lens did you use on your Nikon?

[@jeffwalker4590]

Hey Sander, I shoot with the Sigma 15mm

[@closmasmas9080]

Do you live in Hawaii? If so do you know any good locations on the Big island?

[@jeffwalker4590]

I don't live in Hawaii but try and visit every year. Not sure about Big Island locations. -Jeff

[@gavinvanmil587]

what software did you use? I have the gopro hero 5

[@jeffwalker4590]

I use Lightroom

[@joeygenochio6024]

Do you just tread water the whole time?!

[@OriChino]

Where is this?

[@jasonmasterman9735]

Hi Jeff from Jersey in the Channel Islands. This has to be the most informative wave video out there on KZbin, great job. One quick question if I may, I too have the KNEKT Dome Port for my Hero 3+. Please could you give me the secret to how you prep your dome port prior to entering the water to prevent the water droplet smears all over the video and images? Took some underwater video of dolphins a couple of weeks ago with the KNEKT Pole and Dome Port (Instagram @jayfire124). Still blown away by the quality of these small relatively cheap cameras.

[@jeffwalker4590]

Hey Jason! Love your Instagram, especially the milky way images. I've always used the lick and dip technique. Though sometimes I haven't done it in a while and drops still appear on the port. Must do frequently....which always appears quite odd when someone swims past you doing this!!

[@ThiebautLA]

so much difference between gopro and nikon. The sensor of nikon just make so softer

[@jeffwalker4590]

Yeah its noticeable in prints but the same on Instagram/FB

[@jeddacuycuy1812]

what beach is that?