Hi Guys.

Just wondering whether you would pay for a good surf photo of yourself?

I'm asking the question as I run a small part time surf photography business in Noosa. I've also surfed for over 30 years and the only image I have of myself (apart from self filmed Go Pro) is from when I was 12 riding a foamy. It was a lousy photo taken on a cheap instamatic camera by my Dad. He was a great builder, but a crap photographer. I'm sure many of you have the same issue, unless you know a mate who owns a good lens or water housing, has a good eye and is prepared to sit on the beach while you score waves!

I've run this little part time business for several years but have only recently (last 6 months) made a decent website / online store, concentrated on my facebook presence and done a lot more shooting. I specialise in getting good shots of local surfers and average everyday punters and tourists around the Noosa area - guys who may not usually see themselves in action. I don't chase business, and there's no pressure on anyone to buy, I just offer a service and if people are interested they'll contact me. I do get a few orders here and there but I'm certainly not flat out! As mentioned it's not my full time gig, more a fun hobby.

So despite having taken some great shots of local guys cruising into big glassy barrels, pulling airs, smashing lips etc (photos which I'd be stoked to have on my wall if they were of me) the response has been meh..... which surprises me a bit. My rates are reasonable ($15 for a digital up to around $300 for a massive 100x150cm canvas)

So, just wondering whether you would pay for a good shot of yourself, if so what sort of shot would it need to be (land based/water/barrel/air etc) and how much would you be prepared to pay?

Thanks in anticiaption of your feedback. Dave

ps by the way if you want to check out my facebook/webby go to www.facebook.com/surfshotsnoosa or www.surfshotsnoosa.com