Moir, Mike
Barrel-chested surf photographer from Newport Beach, California; a Surfer staffer from 1977 to present day, best known for his crystalline close-up action shots, mostly taken in Orange County. Moir was born (1946) in British Columbia, Canada, moved with his family to Orange County in the mid-'50s, and by 1964 was an avid surfer and a hobbyist photographer. He had his first photo published in Surfe...
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Danny Kwock, Newport, around 1980. Photo: Mike MoirSubscribe to view
Mike Moir, around 1980. Photo: Randy JohnsonSubscribe to view
Newport crew, 1980. Photo: Mike MoirSubscribe to view
Michael Ho, Huntington Pier, 1980 Katin contest. Photo: Mike MoirSubscribe to view
Mike Moir (left) with Sean Collins of SurflineSubscribe to view
Mike Purpus, Huntington, around 1976. Photo: Mike MoirSubscribe to view
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Danny Kwock, Newport, around 1980. Photo: Mike Moir
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Mike Moir, around 1980. Photo: Randy Johnson
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Newport crew, 1980. Photo: Mike Moir
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Michael Ho, Huntington Pier, 1980 Katin contest. Photo: Mike Moir
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Mike Moir (left) with Sean Collins of Surfline
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Mike Purpus, Huntington, around 1976. Photo: Mike Moir