Previously, I posted a photo journal about what it looks like when my commercial lobster fishing fiancé pulls traps (or “pots”) off the coast of Southern California.
This week is a special treat because here are images of the same trip through the eyes of photographer Bri Dwyer! (You met Bri through this interview about what it’s like to be married to a commercial fisherman here.) Her Instagram is super dreamy, too, with captions that pull you right into the photographs.
If you have a partner who commercially fishes, please share what and where they fish in the comments below! It’s so nice to meet others who are basically in the same boat, pun intended. (It never gets old. Sorry, I had to.)
Photography by Bri Dwyer. January 6th, 2020
Santa Cruz Island. A part of the Channel Islands off the coast of Santa Barbara, California.
Photo by Bri Dwyer
Lobster fisherman Chris Dabney circling the traps or “pots.”
Photo by Bri Dwyer
Yours truly trying to breathe through a tiny bout of seasickness.
Photo by Bri Dwyer
Winding the buoy line through the hauler block.
Photo by Bri Dwyer
Haulin’…
Photo by Bri Dwyer
Checkin’…
Photo by Bri Dwyer
The California spiny lobster (without claws!) is fished as far north as Monterey Bay, CA to the Gulf of Tehuantepec in Mexico.
Photo by Bri Dwyer
On deck, preparing to empty old bait containers of mackerel, he pulled from the traps.
Photo by Bri Dwyer
And when he dumps the old bait overboard, seagulls are waiting to snag a bite.
Photo by Bri Dwyer.
Swoon… 🙂
Photo by Bri Dwyer
It’s so beautiful out here, it’s hard to leave! If you ever visit Santa Barbara or Ventura, be sure to sign up for a kayak tour of the Channel Islands to have your mind blown.
Photo by Bri Dwyer
On autopilot, heading back to port.
Photo by Bri Dwyer
I’m *this close* to making this our wedding picture. Photo by Bri Dwyer
Me, “on the job.”
Photo by Bri Dwyer
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This was great! Thank you for sharing!
Hey Natalie! So glad you enjoyed the piece. Bri’s photos really bring you into another world, don’t they? Thanks for being a part of it and taking the time to read and comment! So great to hear from you. xo