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Questions? CALL (956)782.7969
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MEET THE SDM SHOOTERS
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ELI MARTINEZ / SDM EDITOR
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Bio:
As the founder and driving force behind SHARK DIVER magazine, Eli has become a formidable entity in the shark diving community. He is also no stranger to the dangers posed by extreme sports or big animals, having spent 6 years as a rodeo bull rider. His love of adventure and nature is what inspired him to create SDM. Eli has since worked as a host/cameraman/ safety diver for the Discovery Channel, Animal Planet and National Geographic channel.
The goals for SDM are simple - "To do our part to help sharks survive for generations to come, and to take our sport to the next level." Disillusioned by conventional diving mags and documentaries, Eli drew his inspiration for all of SDM's projects from the action sports genre; rock climbing, surfing, mountain biking and skate boarding. His creative vision continues to push the envelope...
Camera:
Still; Canon 30D, with Aquatica Housing, with Inon Z-240 strobes. Video; Sony PMW-EX1 XDCAM, with Equinox Housing.
Eli's sponsors:
Oakley, Aquatica, Equinox, Whites Dry Suits, Pinnacle wetsuits, Guy Harvey, Inon, E&J Industries, Kickady Scuba, Amphibious Warrior Scuba Wear
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ANDY MURCH / SHARK PHOTOGRAPHER
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Bio:
Andy Murch has been shooting for SDM since early 2004. Having escaped from the UK in the 1980's Andy wandered the planet in search of adventure. Over a 20 year span he has traveled through more than 70 countries collecting experiences and images. In early 2000 he joined SEAmagine Hydrospace Corporation as a Submersible Pilot. After training in the Kelp forests of California's Catalina Island Andy became Operations Manager with Cayman Submariners and presently works as a Consultant Pilot and Instructor for SEAmagine His love affair with sharks and rays started shortly after he learned to dive.The more species he encountered on his travels the more he wanted to document them in pictures for others to share. His shark photographs have also appeared in a variety of other publications ranging from the journal Zoology to FHM.
Camera:
Andy shoots with a 12-24 Nikkor lens on a Nikon D2X camera body in a custom built Aquatica Housing with twin Inon Z-240 strobes.
Web Site:
www.elasmodiver.com
Andy's sponsors:
Aquatica, SDM, Silent Diving Systems, Whites Dry Suits, Pinnacle Wetsuits, Inon Strobes, Amphibious Warrior Scuba Wear
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PAUL SPIELVOGEL / SHARK PHOTOGRAPHER
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Bio:
Paul is a PADI Dive Master who has been diving all over the world since he was 16. He has been a contributor to SDM since 2004 and now has his own column in SDM entitled 'PHOTO FRUSTRATIONS - THE MAKING OF A SHARK PHOTOGRAPHER.' Paul began shooting sharks as an amateur with a beginner level point and shoot digital Olympus camera, but has since upgraded and graduated to his current pro system. Paul is in his natural element when diving shark infested waters with camera in hand always chasing the perfect shot.
Camera:
Canon 30D, with Aquatica Housing, with Inon Z-220 strobes.
Paul's sponsors:
Aquatica, SDM, Canon, Pinnacle, Underwater PhotoTech, Kickady Scuba, Amphibious Warrior Scuba Wear
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RAFA FLORES / U/W CAMERAMAN
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Bio:
Rafa is SDM's underwater cameraman, working on Behind the Scenes features for many of SDM's film projects. He has spent his life on Walk About. Traveling the world in search of wild and off the beaten path adventures. Rafa has an extreme passion for the natural world. He spent 6 months doing field research in the Amazon River. He began contributing images and stories to SDM in 2004. Since then he has traveled with SDM, helping to film their continuing adventures.
Camera:
Sony HDV FX-1, with Equinox Housing.
Raf's Sponsors:
Equinox, SDM, Whites Dry Suits, Pinnacle wet suits, Amphibious Warrior Scuba Wear
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RUSTY ARMSTRONG & STEVEN PAVON: TOPSIDE CAMERA/ POST PRODUCTION
Bio:
These guys are the production team for “Summer of the Sharks”. Their duties include filming, editing, and original music composition. In 2006 they met the SDM crew and soon became part of the family. No strangers to the sea or sharks they slip in from time to time to get a first hand view. Rusty graduated from UT in 2003, with a film degree and has a true passion for filmmaking. Steve is a musician who also developed a passion for filmmaking after working with Rusty on several projects. Steve also multi tasks as our team's mechanic (certified Ford mechanic) by keeping us moving on the road, and running in the water. These two are the creative force that are bringing “Summer of the Sharks” to life.
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