Author Archives: Shawn Parkin

About: Shawn Parkin

Photographer

Shawn Parkin is a life-long surfer and outdoors enthusiast from Orange County, California. Parkin picked up a camera for the first time in college. Not only does Shawn find photography to be an amazing creative outlet, but it also keeps him outdoors, experiencing new things, and meeting interesting people. View more of Shawn’s work at SParkinPhoto.com.

21 Badass Sunset Photos

Monday, December 17th, 2012

The sun is setting on a wonderful year, and in that spirit we asked Southern California based Shawn Parkin to share some of his favorite sunset images. This is the beautiful result.

18 Favorite Barrel Shots

Thursday, October 18th, 2012

There’s one perspective that all surfers love: being inside a barrel. Here are 18 of my favorite barrel shots, all from the water. All that’s missing is you.

My Flame Portfolio

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012

This collection of images ended up winning the contest among an amazing set of talented entrants. Enjoy!

My Surf Photography Reel

Monday, August 15th, 2011

I wanted to share a slideshow of my surf and ocean photography, created for a surf photography competition.

Portfolio: Shawn Parkin

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

Not only is photography an amazing creative outlet, it keeps me outdoors, experiencing new things, and meeting interesting people.

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