Who Shot Kelly Slater?

There's an interesting piece over on Surfers Village. Author Phil Jarratt is in search of the man who shot this arresting portrait of contemporary surfing's most famous (and photographed) son. The reason? He's putting the finishing touches to Kelly Slater: For The Love, due out by Chronicle Books in the U.S later this year.

As Jarratt says, "There are a hundred interesting chrome dome portraits of Kelly, but this one has a really special quality. It puts you inside Kelly's head, and because this book is very much a personal statement, we'd love to use it. Problem is, I can't find the photographer! I've thought I've tracked it down a dozen times and come up with similar shots, but not quite as resonant."

If you know who took this shot, email Phil at info@surfersvillage.com. Meantime, I'm wondering if it's the work of Spencer Murphy? I had the privilege of working with Spencer on a Laird Hamilton feature for Huck magazine, and this image has his hallmark. Spencer, are you out there? Were you the man behind the lens?

Comments

[Dave J]

looks might like a spence shot to me...