SEAN TINER

(Danny Fuller & Tori Praver, Stylized Portrait by Tiner). From competing in the Pipeline Masters to Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues , Danny Fuller and Tori Praver are momentously raising the bar for aspiring athletes and models. Fuller launched into surf stardom, when he advanced to the semis of the Pipeline Masters in the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing at 19. In addition to his many sponsors, including Quiksilver , Fuller is sponsored by Michael Baron , who I am collaborating with on my surfboards . Additionally, his girlfriend Tori Praver has notably appeared in the last two Sports Illustrated Issues and continues to work for prominent clients as a Ford Model. I really enjoyed reflecting the energetic and vibrant personalities of this Hawaiian couple in their stylized portrait . I used various surf images that I photographed of Fuller at Pipeline, Oahu for the background to convey their native roots.

( Fuller , Pipeline (C) Tiner). ( Reef , Pipeline (C) Tiner). ( Freddy , Rocky Point (C) Tiner). "Timing is everything." The old cliché holds especially true to photographing surfing on Oahu's North Shore. The light and swell need to harmoniously intertwine to create the perfect aesthetic backdrop for photographers documenting the sport. Last year, I was blessed with perfect lightening conditions and am glad to share some of my work with you. These are three of my favorite native Hawaiian rippers, signed by the respective surfers. Enjoy!

A special thanks the Boardriders Club Store of Laguna Beach for exhibiting my work over the years. Yesterday, I rotated a new piece into the store, which is located at: 255 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, CA 92652. (Peace Works! (C) Tiner.) ( Fuller @ Pipeline (C) Tiner.) ( Tiner's work signed by Fred Patacchia (Freddy P(eace).)

Congratulations to Tori Praver for making this year's 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition. Praver is a professional model and professional surfer, Danny Fuller's girlfriend. (Tori Praver, photos courtesy of Sports Illustrated.) I am also excited that Quiksilver and my friend Michael Baron's Byrne Surfboards were able to receive some press for Tori's appearance in the magazine. (Danny Fuller @ Pipeline (C) Tiner.) (Danny Fuller @ Pipeline (c) Tiner.) (Danny Fuller @ Pipeline (c) Tiner.) (Fuller Flippin' @ Tavarua.)