Life-Changing Grant Worth $5000 for Surfing Photographers Back Yet Again This Year to Honor the Memory of an Icon

Surfing is a sport that possesses its beauty in unreserved things and those candid moments are manifested by some brilliant photographers. One of the greatest photographers who contributed to expanding this legacy of surfing photography is from the team of Surfer Magazine. Larry “Flame” Moore, was a pivotal figure in surfing photography and a prominent figure in the 80s, 90s, and 2000 which were high-water mark eras. 

Larry was not only a photographic editor but he also created photography a viable occupation by inspiring young minds. However, after fighting cancer for 33 months, in October 2005, Larry bid his last goodbye to this transient world. His physical appearance is not here anymore in the earth but the eternal legacy will stay on forever. To celebrate the footprints of Larry, the grant photography program is organized annually every year with Following The Light Foundation.

Following The Light 2023 surfing photography program 

Following The Light is a foundation to ensure that Larry’s surfing photography passion is being carried on by surf photographers. The grant program of the surfing photography contest for this year is back in 2023 for aspiring photographers. Any photographer between the age of 16 to 25 can submit their best pieces on the window of The Light Program, which is open till 31st August. Prize money of $5,000 will also be granted to the winner, which will open an immense amount of new thrilling opportunities. This program is a practice to bring together the community of surf media, industry professionals, athletes and friends, and most importantly skillful photographers. 

Primarily, it is an honor to Larry and his penchant for surfing photography. In an old interview, he expressed his joy in doing what he loves and said, “I don’t think there’s any greater joy than to see your work in print. Then there was definitely a progression to finding the so-called ‘Larry Light,’ the front-lit, razor-sharp action photo. Instead of shooting into the sun, shooting with the sun at your back.” According to The Surf Magazine, the honorees’ list in the event includes some staunch photographers like Chris Burkard, Todd Glaser, Ray Collins, and Morgan Maassen. Last year’s winner of this program expressed his thoughts about The Light Surfing Photography and appreciated it for widening the opportunities. 

Kalani Cummins acknowledged The Light

Kalani Cummins is a freelancer photographer from Dana Point City, California. He participated in this event last year and experienced great joys and golden opportunities. Cummins submitted 15 photos to the Following The Light Foundation and won the contest by securing the grant. He said, “The grant helped me get on my feet a little more, and winning opened up some great opportunities, but more than that, it’s amazing to be part of this next generation of surf photographers and get the chance to meet them all and be part of something bigger.”

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The surf arena of photography changed after Flame’s passing. Now, Follow The Light Foundation assists upcoming talented lensmen and women photographers to establish their careers at a bigger level. Summer Chew Meek, a member of the foundation also expressed his insights and said that the photographic culture in surfing is very difficult but it is important to foster the dreams. So, follow up the culture of Follow The Light and make your entries at the soonest to widen the scope.

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