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Territory Ahead Cover Photo- Turner Forte Photography

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:30:23 +0000

Here is one of our covers for the year…from Territory Ahead. It was taken on San Miguel Island, one of The Channel Islands off the coast of Santa Barbara, California. It was an amazing day where the fog cleared enough to illuminate the white sand beaches on this wild island. We hiked up to the top of the island through a diverse and interesting landscape. You can visit this island on a kayak tour with Channel Islands Outfitters. We highly recommend it!! Hike, kayak, dive, fish…an adventurers dream!

San Miguel Island, Channel Islands, California

Outside Magazine’s 2010 Wall Calendar, Turner Forte Photography

admin — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:42:06 +0000

Outside Magazine picked up James’s shot for their 2010 Wall Calendar. Pick one up and in June of next year, a curious sea lion will be staring you in the face! Happy Holidays to all!

Outside Magazine's 2010 Wall Calendar

Bicycling Magazine & Turner Forte Photography

admin — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:24:25 +0000

We recently shot an assignment for Bicycling Magazine highlighting Santa Barbara and where to go to for a ‘Perfect Day.’ We shot restaurants, food, drinks, and of course bicycling the mountain and beach roads. To get the scoop, pick up the December issue all you bicycling enthusiasts!

The 'Perfect Day' in Santa Barbara, California

Organic Gardening & Turner Forte Photography

admin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:15:08 +0000

Check out the latest Organic Gardening Magazine to see an assignment we shot for them. We went to a Montecito home to shoot this beautifully landscaped yard. One part of the article talks about how the design and plant choice shows seasonal color that compliments the modern lines and architecture of the home. Being gardeners ourselves (or we try to be!) and inspired by modern design, this was a fun shoot!

Organic Gardening Assignment

Santa Barbara County Visitors Guide

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:16:47 +0000

We had a bunch of assignments this spring that took us all over Santa Barbara County for the annual Visitors Guide. We shot everything from food to chefs and wineries. It’s always fun to explore Santa Barbara and all it has to offer, even learning about new gems. Here are some of the tearsheets to check out!

Sip & Savor Culinary Magazine

Paradise Burger

C'est Cheese

Full of Life Flatbread

Budi Kazali and Pilar Sanchez

Market Forays

Chopping Parsley for Market Forays

Tonic Nightclub

Foxen Winery

Bill Wathen and Dick Dore, "The Foxen Boys"

Alberto Morello & Brian Parks

Paddleboarder at sunset

Channel Islands Kayaking

Dolphin stock photographs from the California coast in the Santa Barbara Channel.

admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:51:15 +0000

Today I took our skiff the beluga out and photographed a large group of Common Dolphins, (Delphinus delphis) Large schools of Common dolphin frequent the Santa Barbara Channel hunting for food. I found several groups of Dolphins feeding on small schools of bait fish. Along with the Dolphins were Sea Lions and birds chasing the bait fish as well. My favorite was the leaping Dolphins that looked like they were in a hurdle relay. Common Dolphins on the Wiki , underwater shots on our stock site here

Common Dolphin in the Santa Barbara Channel

Large school of Dolphins off the coast of California.

these Dolphin can swim at excess of 25mph

Underwater stock photograph from The Channel Islands, California

admin — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:21:56 +0000

Next time your at the bookstore or near a magazine rack, check out the current issue (January 2009) of Outside Magazine. James’ recent shot of a sea lion can be seen on the last page as their Parting Shot feature. This sea lion pup is playing in the shallow water so that it is protected from predators in deeper water. The shot is taken at Santa Barbara Island, the smallest of The Channel Islands and home to a large sea lion rookery. The sea lions create ‘chutes and ladders’ on a steep sandy cliff wall of the island. They rest on little outcroppings, then slide down into the water- an impressive multilevel sight. Enjoy!

Sea lion

Paragliding- Adventure Photography

admin — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:50:31 +0000

Here are a few shots from a recent shoot of paragliders learning to fly! Fly Above All in Santa Barbara teaches students as they run off the hill at Elings Park. Ideal for consistent wind and air to fill their sails, the park is located above the Pacific Ocean where there is always an ocean breeze.

Underwater Photography

admin — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:48:37 +0000

We’re starting to get underwater photos on our stock site (finally!). Most recently, we added imagery taken in the waters off of The Channel Islands and Catalina Island. James will be out there shooting again this weekend- will keep you posted!

channel islands, underwater photography

Our kids ;-)

admin — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 01:31:46 +0000

This was shot last weekend in our backyard, the Channel Islands.

Sea lions at Santa Barbara Island in the Channel Islands Marine Sanctuary.