My battery had just died after a 5 hour session shooting Flynn Novak and Keoni Jones at pipe, when these Humpbacks cruised along and swam through some second reef Pipe swells. It was pretty epic, and I wish could have got a few shots off. If you havent already check out the Surfline feature on this perfect late season swell HERE. Photo by Ben Reed #northshore #filming #surfing #pipeline #photography

The 2013 Surfer Poll Awards went off last night, take a look at what went on through the lens of my camera. Big thanks to Iggy LaMacchia and Carly Wilson for helping out interviewing and getting the shots. Click 'Read More' to view some of the shots. John John Florence Evan Mock, John John Florence, Blake Vincent Kuney Mom John, John John, Ivan, Nathan, Eli Julian Wilson Shane Dorian Coco Ho Freddie Patachio Alana Blanchard & Jack Freestone #surferpoll #surferpollawards #surf

Watching Josh Kerr play with his phantom. Terry Houston snapped this one while I was shooting RP. #photography #northshore #filming #surfing

Buena Vista lives, and served as a pretty epic wedding location. Live shows by I.D.W.H.I and RAT BASTARD from the deep end along with some rad pool sessions and BBQ made for one great celebration. Congradulations Guerin & Emily! Take a look at some of the shots from the day. ova the light, Guerin and I.D.W.H.I playing in the back Guerin & Emily Matt Birt clearing the stairs Jimbo Phillips and his son Colby IAN with RAT BASTARD in the background Yvonne Falk getting the shots G

Had a great experience being able to show off and sell my work in Santa Cruz. Always good to meet and talk with interested people. Thanks to all showed up for the event, cruised by my booth, chilled on the couch and puchased some art. See you next year! Photo By Yvonne Falk (Santa Cruz Waves) Check out the rest of the gallery at SantaCruzWaves.com #kylekiff #photography

Created this with UHPRO X BAMP Project for the Soja and Atmosphere concert at Kahakako. Made the smoke logo intro with After Effects CS6. #kylekiff #uhpro #photography

BC Laser Wolf ridding the lineup of all those horse sharks that have been taking over Rockies rights. Check out all his amazing work at laserwolfphoto.com #kylekiff #photoshop #surfing #horseshark #northshore #laserwolf #laserwolfphoto #photography