Follow the Light Foundation
On October 10th, 2005, the surfing community lost one of its most influential figures. After a nearly three year battle with severe brain cancer Larry “Flame” Moore, the Photo Editor of SURFING Magazine for 30 years, passed. He left behind a legacy of brilliant photography and an army of photographers trained by him. Through his work at SURFING Magazine, Larry literally gave three decades of surfing their “look.”
Today, honoring Larry’s request, we have established the Follow the Light Foundation (FTL), an organization that will help finance the dreams of surf photographers, pushing the sport and its lensmen forward.
Each spring, the board of FTL will announce the amount of money available, make a call for entries, and make an application and application guidelines available. Applications will be due mid-summer, and will be reviewed by an advisory panel. Recipients will be announced on October 10, the anniversary of Larry’s passing.
Recent News
Duncan Macfarlane 2011 FTLF Grant Winner
2011 FTLF Grant Winner announced Tuesday night at The Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach, California.
Foundation Grant Awards Night
Tuesday August 2nd at 7pm at the Shorebreak Hotel Main Ballroom
Duncan Macfarlane 2011 Finalist
About Duncan Macfarlane
I’m a 21 year old from Sawtell on the east coast of Australia and have recently relocated to the Gold Coast. I lived briefly in Sydney when I was young before moving to Tanzania in East Africa for four years doing primary school. After living there I relocated to Sawtell in NSW where [...]
Matt Kurvin 2011 Finalist
About Matt Kurvin
Matt Kurvin lives and surfs in Santa Cruz, California but was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida. His unique view of the ocean and its surroundings can be attributed to growing up on the Gulf Coast.
“I spent a lot of time on the beach and in the water watching 6 inch waves peel, [...]
Quincy Dein 2011 Finalist
About Quincy Dein
Growing up on Maui has gifted me with a deep appreciation for adventure and the outdoors but
If I had to choose between land and ocean, I would always choose the sea. I find that when I am behind the lens, I enjoy shooting the many aspects of ocean use…surfing, diving, kiteboarding…I like it [...]