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FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHER: BRIAN BIELMANN

About Brian Bielmann:

As an internationally renowned photographer, Brian Bielmann has traveled extensively with many of the world’s best surfers including Bruce and Andy Irons, Kelly Slater and many others. With his images gracing more than 150 magazine covers, the pages of 30 books, and appearing in illustrious magazines as Rolling Stone, Men’s Journal, National Geographic and Sports Illustrated, he is recognized worldwide to be a photographer at the top of his field. He captures the entire surf lifestyle including all aspects of the sport, natural and stylized portraits, and still continues to push the boundaries of photography both above and below the water. Brian’s passion for surfing and his love for photography have kept him on the cutting edge for over 25 years.

His client list is massive and extends to some of the most recognizable brands on the planet including Anheiser-Busch, Red Bull, Quiksilver, Billabong, Reef, Sanuk, DC Shoes among others. He has been published in every major surf publication around the world and is still considered one of the most prolific and inspiring photographers of the modern era.