Photographer Profile – Corey Wilson

NCS: What is your name, age, and where do you reside?
CW: My name is Corey Wilson; I am 19 years old, and from Santa Cruz, CA

NCS: How did you get into shooting photos?
CW: I started Shooting Photos About 3-4 years ago. Ever since I got my first camera, photography became my passion. It took me a couple years to get the hang of everything. Thanks to Ryan Craig I feel like he took me under his wing and showed me the ropes of surf photography. Now I am currently attending Brooks Photography Institute to get my bachelors degree in Professional Photography.

NCS: What do you usually carry in your photo bag?
CW: I shoot with Nikon, and use SPL water Housings. I usually carry my D300, a Telephoto Lens, Wide Angle lens, Fisheye Lens, Tripod, a couple flashes, Compact Flash Cards, a set of pocket wizards, TTL Cord, pack of gels, Filters, Remote triggers, Batteries, Flashlight, Diffusion panels, ect…. It always progresses and changes over the years.

NCS: Favorite surf photo that you’ve taken?
CW: I have a lot of photos that I really like, but not a favorite photo yet. I feel it’s too early in my life to have a favorite.

NCS: Who would you like to do a shoot with someday?
CW: Jamie O’ Brien, Clay Marzo, and Peter Mel.

NCS: Photographers that you look up to?
CW: Dave Nelson, Steve Sherman, Nate Lawrence, Ryan Craig, Flame, Cory Hansen, Tim Jones, Scott Aichner, and Dan Merkel.

NCS: Anyone that you would like to thank?
CW: All the Santa Cruz boys that have helped me out over the years, my friends and family, my girlfriend, and all my teachers at Brooks.