Written by:Shannon Q
The North Shore of Oahu is the surf mecca every winter, buzzing with competition and good vibes as the world’s best surfers gather for their chance at glory. It’s no suprise that with an extreme reef break like Banzai Pipeline, surf photographers and filmmakers everywhere flock to Oahu throughout the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing series. Huge expensive lenses and RED cameras come out from all corners to document one of the world’s gnarliest waves.
There was one particular photographer on the scene this week that was able to capture a unique perspective from behind her lens. 15-year-old Sunny Golden is a Hawaii native and emerging photographer, above and beyond her years in talent and sure to make her way on to the scene quickly. From brilliant portraiture to wide angle lineup frames, Sunny’s keen eye proves worthy of publication just as someone in the field with decades of experience. Hawaii’s beauty adds to the vibrant colors in her shots. Sunny proves that the photographer’s eye is nothing short of a gift.
Check out this special gallery of “Pipeline Portraits: Through the Lens of Sunny Golden.”
The North Shore is ready for action. Who will be crowned at Pipeline? Photo: Surf Channel/Sunny Golden
Billabong Pipe Masters bleachers on Pupukea Beach. Photo: Surf Channel/ Golden
Jamie O’Brien (HAW) scores a monster set at Banzai Pipeline. Photo: Surf Channel/ Golden
JOB spit out with a claim to prove it. Photo: Surf Channel/ Golden
Fred Patacchia (HAW) pulls out the larger board for a proper Pipeline ride. Photo: Surf Channel/ Golden
Kalani Chapman (HAW) going for broke on this Banzai wall. Photo: Surf Channel/ Golden
Chapman sets up for an epic barrel ride. What could be better? Photo: Surf Channel/ Golden
About the photographer:
Hawaiian surf and lifestyle photographer, Sunny June Golden. Birthday: 6/21/97
Keep checking back for more images from the Billabong Pipe Masters finals! Watch LIVE on: www.VansTripleCrownofSurfing.com
Shannon Marie Quirk is the Head Editor of the TheSurfChannel.com. She is a sports journalist with Bachelors of Arts degrees in English and Spanish Literature from UCLA, trained as a photojournalist by the Los Angeles Times. A San Francisco native, Shannon is a surfer, snowboarder, photographer, and believes that athletes have a responsibility to take care of their playgrounds. She has spent the last three years in South America working as an environmental activist, while shredding the hemispheres.
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GREAT SHOTS SUNNY! AMAZING! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
coolness!
Woooow that looks like FUN!!!
Amazing!!!!
Before you know it Sunny YOU will be a traveling photographer! I hope these surf GODS will see your talent and ask you to someday join their TEAM! WAY TO GO SUNNY!
Sooooo impressed, Sunny!
I want to come this year and see the big surf…
sooooo proud of you, Love the photos baby doll…
Amazing job! You have such talent…
Just so talented! Great work Sunny!
You have a lot of talent. Continue doing it you have a special gift. Love ya
Amazing!!
Congratulations Sunny! You're amazing!
i agree…
You are not only smart, beautiful and witty but oh my gosh throw in talented and you have one AMAZING young woman. I am so proud of you and expect to see more fantastic things from you.
In a year I won't be able to afford your services little girl. We are both very proud of you and love you. Aloha, Aunty Ginger.