Biography

George Greenough

photographer

George Greenough knows cameras. He has been playing with them since he was a child and is still playing with them today, perhaps even moreso. I cannot write any more about George Greenough than what people already know, enjoy this treat of seeing a glimpse from behind the scenes. Also visit www.georgegreenough.com for more information

Greenough is a major contributor to the Switch-foot publication but also to LOW Pressure Sound Systems, a new musical project involving Albe Falzon, Dave Rastovich, Bali Strickland and load of talented musicians who improvise music to some pretty far-out visual water footage. This year LOW Pressure Sound Systems has recorded one substantial soundtrack for Dave Rastovich's new movie 'Life Like Liquid' and is currently working on tours and audio visual shows in Australia and the US>

The Photography of George Greenough

George Greenough is a surfing legend, acknowledged the world over as the man who changed the way we ride surfboards with his very own designs, that were not a rip off of someone elses ideas, but moreso, just a practical reality that turned into a revelation at the time when people were riding heavy longboards built for nose riding. George Greenough was riding in the tube, with a camera on his back in 1969 and filming it, in the dark. People didnt really start riding in the tube until years later, let alone film their tube rides! Greenough was riding lightweight boards (spoons) under 5 foot long when the most high performance surfers were riding boards that weighed 30 pounds and were 9 feet long. It doesnt stop. Greenough doesnt stop. He is still making waves and adding more interesting ideas to surfing, photography, boat designs and any else that he is interested in. When we talk the history of surfing, I think most people would have Greenough in their top 5 contributors.

These images/artworks are for sale in a variety of options from postcards to original works...and it is up to the individual browsing the website to contact ac@switch-foot.com and request further information. Prints can be despatched within a week. Enjoy this library.

Selected Work