Shortly after legendary surf photographer and 30-year photo editor of SURFING Magazine Larry "Flame" Moore's passing in 2005, a group of friends and family formed the Follow the Light Foundation to ensure that Flame's legacy of passionately supporting up-and-coming surf photographers continued. Since then, the program has helped launch the careers of emerging photographers from around the world. Each year, talented photographers submit their work to be considered for the prestigious Follow the Light Award, which brings together surf media and industry professionals, athletes, artists, and friends to a night at CFMF to recognize the next generation of surf photographers.