Episode #132: Sharon Green on Being a Sailing Photographer

This week’s host John Arndt is joined by sailing photographer Sharon Green to chat about her life capturing the sea. Sharon’s work appears in calendars, walls of yacht clubs, and countless magazines.

Hear what it was like breaking into the field of marine photography, the challenges a young photographer might have today, her favorite events and locations to shoot, exciting times and scary moments working from a helicopter, and the things she tells skippers to get them photo-ready before a race.

This episode covers everything from photography to helicopters. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:

• What kind of sailing did Sharon do as a kid?
• How long did her dad race sailboats?
• What’s next for sailing photography?
• Does Sharon shoot any video?
• How much does she work vs. enjoy sailing?
• What are her favorite destinations to photograph?
• How do you vet helicopter pilots?
• Short Tacks: What events would Sharon still like to shoot?

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Show Notes

• Sharon Green on Being a Sailing Photographer
  • [0:22] Welcome to Good Jibes with Latitude 38
  • [0:24] John Arndt
  • [0:34] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [0:48] Learn more at UltimateSailing.com
  • [2:09] What’s a story that shaped Sharon as a sailing photographer?
  • [4:18] What kind of sailing did she do as a kid?
  • [6:55] How old was she when she won her first race?
  • [7:48] How long did her dad race for?
  • [10:08] How much did she sail before focusing on photography?
  • [11:03] Who are her sailing mentors?
  • [12:52] How does her photography knowledge translate to the digital world?
  • [13:35] AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  • [14:38] What’s next for sailing photography?
  • [15:22] Mirrorless Cameras
  • [17:30] Does Sharon shoot any video?
  • [18:04] What are her favorite events to shoot?
  • [18:46] Admiral’s Cup
  • [19:11] Big Boat Series
  • [20:34] Does Sharon shoot more horizontally or vertically?
  • [22:32] How much does she work vs. enjoy sailing?
  • [26:22] Episode #116: “Paul Cayard on Navigating the Waves of Success”
  • [29:30] The 3rd Annual Spring Fling Marine Expo hosted by Svendsen’s Marine & Industrial Supply takes place April 12-13, 2024 in Alameda. Grab your tickets at SpringFlingBoatShow.com
  • Sailing Photography Career
  • [30:08] How is it taking pictures from a helicopter?
  • [32:07] Transpac (Transpacific Yacht Race)
  • [32:45] How do you vet helicopter pilots?
  • [36:01] How do you become a sailing photographer?
  • [37:28] How do you get paid as a sailing photographer?
  • [38:45] How have sailing events changed over the years?
  • [41:23] SORC (Southern Ocean Racing Conference)
  • [44:52] What are Sharon’s favorite destinations to photograph?
  • [45:51] The 3rd Annual Spring Fling Marine Expo hosted by Svendsen’s Marine & Industrial Supply takes place April 12-13, 2024 in Alameda. Bring the kids along for some family fun! Grab your tickets at SpringFlingBoatShow.com
  • Short Tacks
  • [46:42] Does Sharon do any cruising?
  • [47:33] What is her favorite sailboat make and model?
  • [48:15] What events would she still like to shoot?
  • [49:40] What’s her longest voyage?
  • [50:12] What’s her favorite event location?
  • [52:37] How do you get more people to sail?
  • [53:58] What’s Sharon’s favorite boat she’s been on?
  • [56:32] 76 Days, Adrift by Steven Callahan
  • [57:45] Check out the Latitude 38 Bookstore here for books recommended by Good Jibes guests
  • [58:12] Learn more at UltimateSailing.com
  • [59:32] Make sure to follow Good Jibes with Latitude 38 on your favorite podcast spot and leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts
  • [59:37] Got a great sailing story to submit? Do so at [email protected]
  • [59:40] Subscribe to Latitude 38 at Latitude38.com
  • [59:45] Email [email protected] to advertise on this podcast or in Latitude 38 sailing magazine
  • [59:50] Check out the March 2024 issue of Latitude 38
  • Theme Song: Pineapple Dream by SOLXIS

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