Mike Nelson

I am a New York-based surf and real estate photographer. Over the years I have been lucky enough to travel the globe shooting surfing and surfing culture. I have had photographs published in over 30 magazines and newspapers globally. Additionally, I have worked on photographic campaigns for many action sports companies including Nike, Quiksilver, Red Bull, Patagonia and Reef.

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Lensbaby Sol 45

Hands-On Review: Testing the New Lensbaby Sol 45 Lens

Learning to work with or around each lens’s unique characteristics can be a challenge, but it’s the reason...

Hands-On Review: Lensbaby Composer Pro II With Sweet 50, Edge 50 & Twist 60

If you’ve already read part one of my Lensbaby review (on the Velvet 56 and the Velvet 85),...
lensbaby velvet 85

Hands-On Review: Lensbaby Velvet 56 & Velvet 85

If you are a seasoned shooter, you may have already heard of Lensbaby and the variety of products...

Shop The Shot: Mike Nelson

“Shop the Shot” is a regular series on ALC where we highlight some of our favorite images taken...

Shop the Shot: Mike Nelson

"Shop the Shot” is a regular series on ALC where we highlight some of our favorite images taken...

Hands-On Review: Sigma 135mm F1.8 Art Lens

Sigma is on to something special with its Art series and it looks as though they will continue...
Surf photography by Mike Nelson.

What are the Benefits of Shooting 4K Video Instead of Stills?

While I am technically a still photographer, I have dabbled in the video space for years. I’m sure...
Photo credit: Mike Nelson. Taken with Sigma 12-24mm f/4 Art Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens

Why I Love the Sigma 12-24mm f4 ART Super Wide Angle Zoom Lens

When I saw the announcement for the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM ART Super Wide-Angle Zoom Lens, I...

Why You Might Want to Upgrade to Sigma Prime Lenses

Are the 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports Telephoto Lens and the 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art Lens...