Adam Cornick
Nova Scotia surf photographer capturing the raw beauty, cold-water waves and rugged coastline of Canada’s Atlantic edge.
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Speaks English
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QUIVER's free surf photographer directory covers in-water, drone, long-lens, and film specialists. Search by name or location, and see who takes commissions and who travels for work.
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Andrew Shield
Gold Coast surf photographer covering action, lineups and global surf travel for editorial and commercial clients.
Gold Coast, QLD, Australia
Bree Poort
North Shore, Oahu-based surf photographer and artist capturing the movement, colour and calming beauty of the ocean.
North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
Speaks English
Chris Hepworth
Gold Coast photographer capturing surfing, coastal landscapes and the quieter moments surrounding life by the ocean.
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Speaks English
Christian Jones
Atmospheric surf stories captured on film and digital.
Miyazaki, Japan
Speaks English, Japanese
Damien Poullenot
Hossegor-based surf photographer capturing powerful waves, world-class surfing and the quieter moments of life around the ocean.
Hossegor, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Speaks French, English
Douglas Schneiders
Toronto-based Brazilian photographer capturing surf culture, coastal landscapes and genuine moments shaped by light and place.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Speaks Portuguese, English
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Gaëtan Charlin
Tahiti-based ocean and surf photographer creating immersive water imagery around Teahupo'o and beyond.
Tahiti, French Polynesia
Speaks English, French
Jack O'Grady
Western Australian surf photographer creating in-water action, lifestyle, event and fine-art ocean work.
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Speaks English
Jason Childs
Australian surf photographer documenting world-class waves, surfers and the culture of Indonesia through more than three decades behind the lens.
Pottsville, NSW, Australia
Speaks English
John Seaton Callahan
Singapore-based surf photographer and explorer documenting remote waves, cultures and coastlines across more than 60 countries.
Singapore
Speaks English
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Joni Sternbach
New York-based photographic artist renowned for her timeless tintype portraits of surfers and global surf culture.
Brooklyn, New York, USA
Speaks English
Joshua Tabone
Award-winning New South Wales surf photographer creating action, in-water and travel imagery.
Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia
Speaks English
Laurent Masurel
Southwest France-based surf and water photographer documenting world-class waves, competitions and ocean cultures across the globe.
Boucau, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Speaks French, English
Macarena Aspee
Chilean surf and lifestyle photographer capturing surfers, waves and life in the water.
Pichilemu, Punta de Lobos, Chile
Speaks Spanish
Murilo Lima
Florianópolis surf photographer shooting in the water, from land and from the air across Brazil, Australia and Indonesia.
Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Speaks Portuguese, English
Osci
San Juan del Sur based illustrator and photographer who creates cheeky, colourful surf-and-skate graphics inspired by Nicaragua’s coast.
San Juan del Sur, Rivas, Nicaragua
Speaks Spanish, English
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Sean Davey
Tasmanian-born, Oahu-based surf photographer creating timeless images of waves, coastlines and life in and around the ocean.
Kahuku, Hawaii, USA
Speaks English
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The Turquoise Shadow
Portuguese-born, Maui-based surf photographer creating atmospheric images of surfing, ocean life and the spaces between moments.
Southern California, USA
Speaks Portuguese, English
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Hiring a surf photographer
How do I hire a surf photographer?
Find someone whose work and location suit the shoot, then send them a brief through their profile. Say where and roughly when you need the shoot, what you need the images for, and whether you need stills, video or both. Every photographer works differently, so the first conversation is usually about whether the project is a fit before anything is agreed.
How much does it cost to hire a surf photographer?
There is no standard rate. Cost depends on the photographer's experience, how long the shoot takes, where it is, whether they need to travel, what equipment is involved, and how you intend to use the images. A short local session and a multi-day trip with water and drone coverage are very different jobs. Ask the photographer directly, and tell them how the images will be used, because usage affects price as much as time does.
Can I hire a photographer for a private surf session?
Many will shoot private sessions, though not all do. It depends on the photographer, the conditions and the break. Send an enquiry through their profile with the spot, the dates you are thinking of, and your level, and they will tell you whether it is something they take on.
What is the difference between commissioning and licensing?
Commissioning means paying a photographer to go and shoot something new for you. Licensing means paying to use an image they have already taken. Licensing is usually faster and cheaper, but you are limited to what already exists in their archive. Terms vary between photographers, so agree what you can use and where before you go ahead.
Can photographers travel for projects?
Some do and some do not. Where a photographer has told us they travel for work, it is shown on their profile and you can filter the directory for it. Travel costs are normally separate from the shoot fee, so raise it early if the location is away from where they are based.
How can I join the QUIVER photographer directory?
Standard directory listings are free. Submit your details through our photographer directory form and we will review your information. Profiles are only published with your permission, and you can update or remove yours at any time.