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If you're a budding pro-photographer, or play with film for fun keep reading: Volcom are looking for three stunning images to adorn their 'Photo Tee' collection for the Spring 2010 girl's line - with a year's worth of tee shirts and a chance to exhibit as a prize. But get your skates on: deadline is February 28, 2009.

Entry is easy - just submit your details and your chosen pic to the Volcom website, then wait for the winning three shots to be chosen. Be warned though, the standard of entries is damn high already so competition will be tough. Keep reading to see some already submitted and further details.

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Art, Competitions, Links, News, Photography, Style
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January 23, 2009 9:03 AM

New issue of Foam magazine out: with RVCA designer Erin Wasson, Carissa Moore, Portland, Hana Beaman & more

The new issue of Southern California based surf-style mag Foam is out now. It's a nice issue with supermodel-turned-surf-bum-turned-in-demand-RVCA-designer Erin Wasson interviewed in-depth, surfing's new generation of female super talents, 24 hours in Portland and the chance to win van's snowboarder Hana Beaman's kit. Plus gorgeous and wearable fashion, sweet sounds and inspiring travel. It's like they read my mind...

Keep reading for preview pages after the jump or get the whole thing free online at www.foammagazine.com/digital

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Accessories, Art, Interviews, Links, News, Photography, Pros, Snowboarding, Style, Surfing
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December 23, 2008 6:02 PM

Female snowboard photographer Vanessa Andrieux launches new site

One of the simple truths of working behind the scenes in the snowboard industry is that, unlike female pro riders, you're judged on your work before your gender. Like in the music industry, this means that women can find success as writers and photographers on a par with guys - i.e with out gender discrimination (if the wages for photographers differed due to gender there'd be uproar - but in pro snowboarding? Women still put up with lower wages than male team mates.)    

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Links, News, Photography, Pros, Snowboarding
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December 19, 2008 1:46 PM

Pro surfers swim with Dolphins at the Billabong Pro Maui

The final event of the ASP world tour 2008, the Billabong Pro Maui and part three of the Vans Triple Crown, was plagued with flat surf at Honalulu Bay throughout it's 10 day holding period - but wrapped up yesterday after relocating (more on that later). So, with nowt to do but chill and train the gathered circus of pros got creative in the spare time; while 2007 Men's ASP World Tour Champ Mick Fanning got a new tattoo, on Day 9 the ladies did something slightly more serene: swimming with dolphins and exploring the deep sea coral reefs of Maui.

Check out the gorgeous photos after the jump...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in ASP World Tour, Photography, Pros, Surfing, Travel
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December 10, 2008 12:17 PM

Uniquely by Oakley; behind the scenes gallery

Out now for free with Cooler magazine in Europe, and Foam in the states, Uniquely is the only all-women action film to include surfing, skating, snowboarding, skiing and wakeboarding. After singing it's praises for months we watched the film and it's incredible: John Roderick of Neu Productions and Oakley have set a new bench mark which is gonna be tough to beat. Inspiring and epic it's a must see for any one - male of female - with even a whiff of interest in action sports. Honestly.

So to give you a sneak peek of what to expect check out our gallery of screen shots after the jump...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Art, Audio and Videocasts, Links, Movies, Photography, Pros, Skating, Skiing, Snowboarding
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December 1, 2008 11:09 AM

New issue of US surf mag Foam out now

Stateside surf-style bible Foam, has a new issue out. The travel issue, the California based mag has actress Lake Bell on the cover, with stories on surfing's nomad pros, Guilt Free Travel - the best volunteer projects abroad, The Whole Wide World - the best places for wave watchers across the globe, Unblinking Eyes - action sports as seen by female photographers, gorgeous fashion shoots; and loads more.

You can read the entire thing for free online - courtesy of their digital edition, or keep reading for a sneak inside...

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Posted by Gemma Freeman in Accessories, Art, Links, News, Photography, Style, Surfing, Travel
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