Would you buy a good surf photo of yourself?

Hi Guys.

ps - also posted in Surf forum.

Just wondering whether you would pay for a good surf photo of yourself? I'm asking the question as I run a small part time surf photography business in Noosa. I've also surfed for over 30 years and the only image I have of myself (apart from self filmed Go Pro) is from when I was 12 riding a foamy. It was a lousy photo taken on a cheap instamatic camera by my Dad. He was a great builder, but a crap photographer. I'm sure many of you have the same issue, unless you know a mate who owns a good lens or waterhousing, has a good eye and is prepared to sit on the beach while you score waves!

I've run this little part time business for several years but have only recently (last 6 months) made a decent website / online store, concentrated on my facebook presence and done a lot more shooting. I specialise in getting good shots of local surfers /SUPers and average everyday punters and tourists around the Noosa area - guys who may not usually see themselves in action. I don't chase business, and there's no pressure on anyone to buy, I just offer a service and if people are interested they'll contact me. I do get a few orders here and there but I'm certainly not flat out! As mentioned it's not my full time gig, more a fun hobby.

And despite having taken some great shots of local guys cruising into big glassy barrels, pulling airs, smashing lips etc (photos which I'd be stoked to have on my wall if they were of me) the response has been meh..... which surprises me a bit. My rates aren't expensive ($15 for a digital up to around $300 for a massive 100 x 150cm quality canvas)

So, just wondering whether you would pay for a good shot of yourself, if so what sort of shot would it need to be (land based /water based /barrel /air / race etc)?

Thanks in anticipation for the feedback! Dave

ps by the way if you want to check out my facebook/webby go to www.facebook.com/surfshotsnoosa or www.surfshotsnoosa.com

Yes I would. Same issue, surfed for 20 years without any evidence other than war stories and old boards in the shed

Yeah, I would pay! I have surfed for 40 years and no photo's. Would love some, from any perspective, but I think water based would be the best wouldn't it. I would also like some video footage.
That's a good service you offer!
Cheers, Ken.

Like many here, in a 40+ year surf career I have only seen pics from 3 days. It kinda bummed me out.

This last time I got lucky with someone like you. I was super psyched and bought one print and six digitals and it wasn't even a good day.

My advice, snap away and post lots giving the client more choice. An Internet site would be an important plus. Mark your self on the
beach or in the water so those interested know to check you out.

I'm still hoping to see the guy here on a good day. Good luck.

My profile pic was a photog out there with his go pro mucking around on his goat boat. Didn't pay for the pic but very appreciative!
Don't know how many times I tried explaining what it was like out there at sunset now I have the pic to show.

Its a bit of a long trip for me to Australia to get a surfphoto, but yes, for a good pic I pay.

YER FOR SURE!!

For it to be a good shot of me it would have to be heavily photo shopped