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Hunt’s Photo Adventure: US Open of Surfing 2025

August 6, 2025 - August 11, 2025

$1995.00 11 remaining
$500.00 (Deposit Amount)

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SKU: PWSURFING WHSE

Class Summary

Date & Time:

August 6, 2025 - August 11, 2025

Location:
Huntington Beach, CA
Featuring:
A Weekend of Surfing Photography, with two highly experienced action photographers!
Skill Level:
All Skill Levels Welcome
Instructor:
Robert Fletcher, Jeff Swinger
Class size:
We are only taking 14 attendees to this premium sporting event and photographic learning opportunity. This workshop will be unique as we will have added assistance with seating, food, and other logistics to ensure the best experience possible.
What to Bring:
  • Camera Body with plenty of media cards and batteries
  • Lens (100-400mm, 100-500mm, 150-600mm, etc.) (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at rentals.huntsphoto.com!)
  • Monopod OR Tripod with gimbal head or ball head (your choice)
  • Hat, Sunscreen
Recommended Prerequisites:
Basic Knowledge of your Camera
Misc:

Travel information

We recommend flying into Los Angeles Internation Airport (LAX). On Aug. 6th there will be a one-time bulk pick-up at 2:00 pm at LAX. On Aug. 11th there will be a one-time bulk return to LAX.

If you choose to arrive earlier or stay later, or if you choose to fly into another airport, you are on your own for airport transportation.

Hotel information
Lodging is not included in the cost of this Adventure. We have spaces available at two hotels. Upon registration, we will send you contact information to secure your room. In both instances, we will be listed under the “Hunt’s Photo Group”.

Policies:
Refund / Cancellation Policy

Refund Policy – Adventures

For most Photo Adventures, a deposit of 25% of the total cost of the workshop is required to hold a spot. Please note: Deposits are non-refundable, but you can receive a 50% credit toward a future adventure. Within 45-days, the deposit is non-transferable.
For Photo Adventures under $1,000, we may only have the total cost payment option. In this case, 25% is non-refundable.
For national adventures (excluding Alaska), final payments are due one month prior to the start of the workshop.
For international adventures (and Alaska), final payments are due 90-days prior to the start of the workshop. We strongly encourage travel insurance!

For all cancellations, you must contact classes@huntsphoto.com

Workshop Description

The US Open of Surfing is the world’s largest and most attended surfing competition. It will include world-class champion surfers, Olympic surfers. i.e. the best of the best. The US Open of Surfing is host to the fourth stop on the WSL Challenger Series, the main qualification pathway to the elite Championship Tour.
Over the course of the event, educators Bob Fletcher and Jeff Swinger will give guided instruction on all the elements of creating dynamic images of the surfing, including detailed instructions of focus settings and techniques (including eye autofocus, if applicable), exposure, composition, post-processing and more. Attendees will have plenty of in-the-field time to practice and receive feedback from two highly active action shooters: Jeff Swinger is a 4-time Olympic IOC accredited sports photographer and Robert Fletcher has photographed many, many surfing championships in So Cal.
We are only taking 14 attendees to this premium sporting event and photographic learning opportunity. This workshop will be unique as we will have added assistance with seating, food, and other logistics to ensure the best experience possible. This workshop will be a fabulous opportunity!
Surf Competition History in Huntington Beach – With Huntington Beach’s consistent waves and 10 miles of wide-open beaches, the US Open of Surfing has hosted this annual event since 1959. In 1964, it became known as the United States Surfing Championships and in 1982 was called OP Pro. Since 1994, the event has been named the US Open of Surfing. The event attracts the top athletes from around the globe in surfing. Competition at the US Open of Surfing will be located south of the Huntington Beach Pier. You can watch the surfing competition from the sand or from the Huntington Beach Pier.

 

What’s included:
• LAX Airport P/U on Aug. 6th and return to LAX on Aug. 11th

• “Hotel-to-field & back” transportation during the workshop

• In-field photography instruction with Jeff Swinger and Robert Fletcher Jeff is a 4-time Olympic IOC accredited sports photographer Robert has photographed many, many surfing championships in So Cal

• Camera set-up assistance for “fast action photography”

• Post-production classroom sessions in the evening after dinner, as scheduled

• Image Discussion and Review Sessions, as requested

What’s not included:
• Air fare or additional baggage fees to and from Los Angeles Int’l airport (LAX)

• Cost of hotel accommodations and meals

• Any activities outside the itinerary

• Travel Insurance (highly recommended)

Skill Sets: All Levels of Photographers are Welcome
Physical Activity: Low

In this workshop we will cover:

• Setting up for “Fast Action Sports Photography” (classroom & in-field)

• Exposure (using manual, aperture priority, shutter priority, ISO priority)

• Exposure Compensation for “fast action” sports photography

• Metering (based upon the subject)

• Using a long lens to its best ability (pre-focusing, eye-tracking, etc.)

• Image Processing using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop

• Image Review and Critiquing (private and upon request)

 

Lodging is not included in the cost of this Adventure. We have spaces available at two hotels. Upon registration, we will send you contact information to secure your room. In both instances, we will be listed under the “Hunt’s Photo Group”.

Recommended gear:

• Camera Body with plenty of media cards and batteries

• Lens (100-400mm, 100-500mm, 150-600mm, etc.) (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at rentals.huntsphoto.com!)

• Monopod OR Tripod with gimbal head or ball head (your choice)

• Hat, Sunscreen

 

Travel information
We recommend flying into Los Angeles Internation Airport (LAX). On Aug. 6th there will be a one-time bulk pick-up at 2:00 pm at LAX. On Aug. 11th there will be a one-time bulk return to LAX.

If you choose to arrive earlier or stay later, or if you choose to fly into another airport, you are on your own for airport transportation.

Hotel information
Lodging is not included in the cost of this Adventure. We have spaces available at two hotels. Upon registration, we will send you contact information to secure your room. In both instances, we will be listed under the “Hunt’s Photo Group”.

About Weather
Typically the temperature can range from 60° to 90° with low humidity. There is often an off-shore marine layer in the morning, burning off by 10:00 am. Remember… the sun rises in the East (behind your back) on the West Coast.

Important things to keep in mind:
• Clothing – a light, hooded jacket will help block the sun

• Sunscreen and a hat is highly recommended

Payments
A deposit of 25% of the total cost of the trip is required upon sign-up to secure a spot. The remaining balance is due 45-days prior to the workshop.

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance.

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