John Lucarelli: Blog

Empty Perfection

Tue, 15 Sep 2015 15:57:50 GMT

Empty waves from the recent run of swell in California. Surfing Magazine.

Capturing an Ocean of Color

Thu, 16 Apr 2015 03:18:18 GMT

I was fortunate enough to be featured in the new Pelican Hill magazine. Along with some of my favorite images I share some insight about my process, equipment and favorite conditions.

Surfline - SXSW, PART TWO: CALIFORNIA

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 07:32:00 GMT

Newport Beach turns on for the first solid South swell of the season, as seen on Surfline.

Surfline - FSTOP: MARCH 2015

Sun, 22 Mar 2015 07:40:00 GMT

Opening image for a monthly showcase of Surfline's finest photos.

Stab Mag - Nate Zoller

Sat, 07 Mar 2015 08:45:00 GMT

Nate Zoller at the Wedge for the Volcom #stabfullframe photo of the day.

The Surfer's Journal - Abstraction

Sun, 01 Mar 2015 08:45:00 GMT

The Surfer's Journal

SURFING Magazine Issue 1, 2015

Thu, 15 Jan 2015 08:45:00 GMT

2 page spread of Bobby Okvist at the Wedge during Hurricane Marie in Surfing Magazine.

Bobby Okvist

Laguna Beach Art Walk

Wed, 03 Dec 2014 17:00:36 GMT

Thursday December 4th come check out a gallery of my latest work at the Rusty Store in Laguna Beach for the Art Walk. We will be showcasing over 100 of my favorite captures from this year. The show starts at 6pm. Hope to see you there!

Art Show Laguna Beach

Hurley Summer Swell Slideshow

Wed, 10 Sep 2014 17:37:43 GMT

Tomorrow night head over to the Hurley Headquarters in Costa Mesa to see this summers best surf photos. I will be contributing along with some other very talented artists. Come say hi and share some swell stories! Thursday 6-9pm at 1945 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa.

Hurricane Marie - Massive Surf at Wedge

Thu, 28 Aug 2014 16:54:11 GMT

The Category 5 storm Hurricane Marie off the coast of California delivered some of the biggest surf in 10 years. At south swell magnets like The Wedge in Newport Beach waves reached 20-25 feet. Big wave riders from around the world were greeted with flawless conditions. I was at The Wedge shooting an article for GrindTV which ended up making the front page of Yahoo.com news. Click on the images below to read the full story.

Cheyne Magnusson drops in on a monster at Wedge.

Jamie O'Brien catches a wave on his Catch Surf longboard while carrying his shortboard and making a transfer mid-wave

Jamie O'Brien charges the shorebreak A bodyboarder on a clean peak

Life’s a Beach

Wed, 13 Aug 2014 04:18:16 GMT

I recently had the pleasure of doing an interview for Zenfolio. They asked me how I got started in photography, about my process and some of challenges of the job. Click on the picture below to read the full article. And feel free to leave me a comment below if you have any questions of your own.

FLOW Art Show

Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:46:13 GMT

Please join us for an art show and print sale on Saturday 4/26 from 6-9pm at 1835 Whittier Ave, Suite D12, in Costa Mesa, CA. I will be releasing a brand new series of abstract waves showcasing the movement and colors captured at sunrise and sunset.

Breaking Dawn 54x36 Gallery Wrapped Canvas

Tue, 11 Mar 2014 16:04:35 GMT

A beautiful piece I installed for a client this past week. Breaking Dawn 54"x36" printed on gallery wrapped canvas.

Breaking Dawn 54x36

Portfolio Feature on The Inertia

Tue, 04 Mar 2014 21:47:03 GMT

I'm excited to have a portfolio of my work featured on The Inertia! Click on the photo below and take a look.

March Calendar

Sat, 01 Mar 2014 16:01:32 GMT

Soft Sea.

Click HERE to download the March calendar.

Soft SeaMarch 2014

Art Studio Opening and Gallery Show

Mon, 10 Feb 2014 03:33:53 GMT

I am proud to announce the opening of the my first Art Studio! We will have a variety of prints on display and available to purchase. Join us for an evening of awesome surf art, music and good times.

New website coming soon...

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 17:42:49 GMT

...until then, here's a few recent images.

Dark Waters

surfer over/under

Surf City USA - Huntington Beach Pier

Laguna Dream

January 2014 Calendar

Wed, 01 Jan 2014 15:07:18 GMT

Happy New Year.

Click HERE to download the January 2014 calendar.

January 2014

December Calendar

Mon, 02 Dec 2013 03:48:24 GMT

Winter Blues.

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December 2013December 2013

Art Show This Wednesday

Mon, 25 Nov 2013 17:25:43 GMT

One of my most impressive pieces for the art show this Wednesday from 5-9pm at the SC Cafe in San Clemente. This print as well as many others will be on display and for sale. Come kick off the holiday weekend with us!

54x36 Breaking Dawn Canvas54x36 Breaking Dawn Canvas

Art Show

Sun, 17 Nov 2013 02:03:43 GMT

Please join me for an Art Show at the SC Cafe on Wednesday November 27th from 5-9pm. We will have a variety of canvas and aluminum prints for sale as well as a slideshow, a drawing for a signed print, cups, hats, and more. SC Cafe is located at 1810 South El Camino Real in San Clemente.

November Calendar

Wed, 06 Nov 2013 06:09:59 GMT

Click HERE to download the November calendar.

October Calendar

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:09:25 GMT

Click HERE to download the October calendar.

October Desktop Calendar

New Canvas

Fri, 04 Oct 2013 00:05:24 GMT

Here is a 5' x 3' canvas that is going in my personal collection. I am still searching for the perfect name for this image so if you have any suggestions please leave them in the comment section below.

5'x3' canvas

The Mohawk

Tue, 03 Sep 2013 16:10:08 GMT

Zihuatanejo Video

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 22:24:21 GMT

Last summer I took a surf trip to Zihuatanejo with a close friend. We spent over a week exploring the coastline and found some awesome waves along the way.

Click on the link below to watch the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0ue0G8HURw

Thanks to David Lynch who edited all the footage!

August Calendar

Thu, 01 Aug 2013 15:56:13 GMT

Click HERE to download the full size image.

My Largest Print - 8 FT x 4 FT

Tue, 30 Jul 2013 22:24:50 GMT

I had the pleasure of installing my largest piece to date at over 8 feet x 4 feet. I captured this pristine offshore morning at Lower Trestles when a set came through and several surfers split the peak. My favorite part of the image is the 3 guys in the foreground walking down to the point, and so I titled it "Morning Commute." My clients have been surfing Lowers for the past 30 years and this was their 25th anniversary gift to each other. I am proud to have it showcased in their home.

Aluminum Prints

Wed, 24 Jul 2013 14:56:20 GMT

I printed my first piece on Aluminum for a client this week and the results were amazing! The colors were very rich and saturated and the smooth metal surface highlighted all of the minor details of the wave. I am excited to print more and will be offering a full array of sizes on Aluminum soon. In the mean time, email me if you are interested or have any questions about these new prints.

Breaking Dawn

Tue, 16 Jul 2013 16:00:06 GMT

Clean conditions and some amazing sunrise colors from last week.

Empire State

Mon, 01 Jul 2013 15:55:00 GMT

New York left me speechless. The buildings, the rooftop views, the park, the people…it really is hard to describe in words. I had my camera with me day and night the entire trip. Slowly I am sorting through all the pictures, selecting my favorites. Here are a few that caught my eye. I will have an entire album posted soon. Until then, enjoy these…

Gear

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:25:04 GMT

My gear collection for New York:
Canon 40D
50mm 1.4
17-40mm L Series
10-17mm Fisheye
430 EX II Flash
Gorilla Pod
Remote
Polarizing Filter
Nixon watch
Oakley shades
Iphone, Chargers, Batteries, Memory Cards, Speakers

Caught Inside at Wedge

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:34:05 GMT

Taking photos in heavy surf does not come without consequence. During last week’s swell I found myself caught inside at The Wedge on the largest set of the day. This photo was taken from Slide 34 of Surfline's swell feature. It shows me on the lower left with a +15 foot wave about to detonate on my head. At the same time I had to dodge the falling surfboard from Spencer Pirdy who didn’t make the drop. I was thrown down to the sand and turned upside down a couple times, but surfaced shortly thereafter and luckily the next wave behind it wasn’t as big. All in a day’s work trying to get the best photos possible!

Chaos and Bliss

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:58:14 GMT

It was pretty hectic in the water last night. The set waves were pushing 15 feet and shifting all over the lineup. The guy next to me took a surfboard skeg to the head and opened up a pretty nice gash. I got stuck inside by one set wave and ended up fighting the foam to surface just in time for a breath before the next wave pushed me to the bottom. But none of that matters when everything lines up and you get a moment like this....looking out of a perfect barrel at sunset.

Lifts and Bounds Product Shoot

Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:15:00 GMT

Recently I had a product shoot with Lifts&Bounds. Lifts&Bounds create artistic renderings of popular ski resorts around the world including Mammoth, Aspen, Whistler, Breckenridge and Beaver Creek which is pictured here. The canvas mounted wall pieces animate trail layouts through a series of connected colored lines to create a cool geometric sketch. Head over to their website at www.liftsandbounds.com/ and find your favorite local mountain.

Mind Surf Monday

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:50:54 GMT

It's always good to start the week off with a little mind surfing. Here is Newport Beach on a crisp fall morning.

June Desktop Calendar

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:26:52 GMT

Every month I will be posting a new Desktop Calendar for your computer! In this image, I love how you can see the bubbles being drawn up the face of the wave.

CLICK HERE to download the image.

Welcome!

Wed, 29 May 2013 02:29:32 GMT

Welcome to my new website! I look forward to sharing my adventures and photos with all of you.