Surf Photos Change Little’s Career Path
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Del.icio.usSmall waves, giant waves and sunsets are the theme of the coffee-table book Shorebreak Art of Clark Little.
“I’m stoked!” said author Little, whose surf photography book is scheduled for a limited-edition release next month.
“I wake up every morning and there’s always something new and exciting,” added the husband and father of two.“I get to go in the water, which is my second home, and it is just a blast.”
One of the most exciting opportunities for this Waialua High graduate was being featured in March on Good Morning America, the Today Show and Inside Edition in New York. (A clip of the Good Morning America segment is posted on his website, clarklittlephotography.com.)
His exposure on national TV came after one of his contacts posted his photos and a link to his website on a site that brought Little about 700 e-mail inquiries in one morning. He said Today and Good Morning America called him, and he flew to New York in snowy 16-degree weather to be on the shows.
His images have been featured in Hawaii media as well.
It all started when his wife Sandy wanted a photo of a wave for their Pupukea home. Little decided that, since he’s been surfing his entire life, he could take the photo for her, which he did in 2007, while employed by the city as Wahiawa Botanical Garden supervisor. Soon the hobby took on a life of its own, and last year he left his city job of 17 years to devote all his energy to surf photography, which also is featured at Wyland Galleries.
Little welcomes the challenge of keeping up with the demand for his art. His work also lets him spend more time with his children, Ally and Dane, who attend Sunset Beach Elementary School.
“It’s fun for me to share with the world and make a business of it,” added Little. “I have a beautiful family here in Pupukea and an awesome career. Without my family, I couldn’t be doing what I’m doing. Business-wise, it’s never been better.”
Fans can meet him and view his work July 18-19 at the Haleiwa Arts Festival.
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