Along For The Ride

As surfers, we all share a deep hunger to venture into uncharted territories, and the same can be said for surf photographers.

- Grant Ellis

As surfing expands globally, and social media steadily increases the demand for quality imagery, surf photography is evolving as an art form. There are more talented photographers veering off in more unique directions than ever before, each one carving out their own niche in the genre.

Take Matt Clark, for example. He defies the expectations put on most surf photographers, focusing on his home coast of New York—a place where few would see the potential for dreamy surf imagery. But by staying local, and honing his craft in harsh winter conditions, he’s managed to find and capture beautiful moments amongst the chaos (“Showcase,” pg. 40).