Portfolio: Conor Kennedy

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$“Golden Barrel” I shot this a few years ago, still one of my favorites. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

“Golden Barrel” I shot this a few years ago, still one of my favorites. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$“Gold Stripe.” I like how the light came through a little gap in the barrel. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

“Gold Stripe.” I like how the light came through a little gap in the barrel. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$Keanu Asing, Kewalo’s. Nice air, and I love the light. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

Keanu Asing, Kewalo’s. Nice air, and I love the light. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$My dad is partial to this one, it broke on his head. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

My dad is partial to this one, it broke on his head. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$“Backlit Backwash” taken on a nice clear January morning. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

“Backlit Backwash” taken on a nice clear January morning. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$One of the better shore breaks I’ve shot. All you need is a 20-foot west swell. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

One of the better shore breaks I’ve shot. All you need is a 20-foot west swell. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$Another epic morning on Oahu. Slabby barrels and interesting colors make for a fun day. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

Another epic morning on Oahu. Slabby barrels and interesting colors make for a fun day. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$I remember this wave as clear as day. Perfect sunrise and a nice little sand slab. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

I remember this wave as clear as day. Perfect sunrise and a nice little sand slab. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$A cold morning in California. Locals say I got lucky. The water’s the clearest that they’ve seen it. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

A cold morning in California. Locals say I got lucky. The water’s the clearest that they’ve seen it. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$My dad made me wear a bag over my head when he took me to this one. Don’t bother asking. I have no idea. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

My dad made me wear a bag over my head when he took me to this one. Don’t bother asking. I have no idea. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$Who wouldn’t want it? Luke Shepardson, shacked. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

Who wouldn’t want it? Luke Shepardson, shacked. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$The biggest day that I’ve shot on the south shore. Solid 6-8 foot bombs and a nice sunrise. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

The biggest day that I’ve shot on the south shore. Solid 6-8 foot bombs and a nice sunrise. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$Backlit Gem. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

Backlit Gem. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$Sunrise on the South Shore. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

Sunrise on the South Shore. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$Interesting colors this sunrise made for a good session. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

Interesting colors this sunrise made for a good session. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$South Shore. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

South Shore. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$A small, glassy, crowded day. I like how you can still get good shots on less than optimum days. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

A small, glassy, crowded day. I like how you can still get good shots on less than optimum days. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$Taken during one of the best sessions that I’ve had. Epic sunrise, good waves and nobody out. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

Taken during one of the best sessions that I’ve had. Epic sunrise, good waves and nobody out. Photo: Conor Kennedy

$“Morning Blur.” Early morning on the southeast side can be nice, but you’ve got to get on it early. Photo: <a href=\"https://www.conorwavephoto.smugmug.com\">Conor Kennedy</a>$

“Morning Blur.” Early morning on the southeast side can be nice, but you’ve got to get on it early. Photo: Conor Kennedy

A portrait of the artist, Conor Kennedy.

My name is Conor Kennedy, and I am from the Hawaiian island of Oahu. I am 14 years old, and as well as surfing, I take photos of waves, lineups and surfers. I hope you enjoy my photos!

See more of Conor’s work on his blog and Instagram @conor_kennedy_

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