Brown W. Cannon III: North

A collection of black and white Portraits, Surf Action and stories of North Shore culture, landscape and the watermen and women who live it everyday.

Through powerful portraits and incredible surf scenes, Brown W. Cannon III's book NORTH chronicles the lives of surf people - and the community around them - along the North Shore of O‘ahu, Hawai‘i.

'The scenes captured in Cannon's photos embody that love [of water time] while conveying power, pride and passion: the way his subject hold their surfboards - and their families close; the way they gaze into the mighty waters, reflecting their own colorful spirits.' - US CNN Style

For the past 6 years Brown has photographed portraits against a 3x9 meter seamless gray background. You are able to study every detail of equipment, their faces and feel their power. The large format (31.8 x 43.2 cm) of this book transports the observer into the inner circle of the North Shore, making the strength of the waves and the people almost physically perceptible. In addition to Cannon's decades-long passion for surfing and photography, NORTH is inspired by his family roots, which have made Hawai‘i home since the 1920’s.