About Nic Alegre:

Inspired by movement and progress, Nic Alegre is an American action photographer best known for capturing moments of interaction between people and their environments. As a graduate of Villanova University in 2008, Alegre credits his education in History and the impact photography played throughout those studies as the driving force behind his profession today. “I’m lucky to be a very visual person who’s able to do the sports I shoot, and as a history major and once talented writer, or so I’m told, storytelling comes naturally to me— and every photo is a story,“ Alegre exclaims. By May 2011, Blake Jorgenson, Eric Berger, and Paul Morrison — three of the most famous and respected action- sports photographers in the world—began mentoring Alegre as he shot the heavy professional ski and snowboard scene of Whistler, BC. “I’m fortunate to have three of the best mentors in the world” he admits. interest in extreme sports and exploration also plays a huge part the way he takes photographs. The result is more than a frame – it is a chronicled instance of a specific experience.

Astonishing photography by Steven Friedman.

Stunning photography by Myles McGuinness.

About Myles McGuinness:

Inspired by a lifetime of traveling, Myles was raised on snow and saltwater. He grew up across the U.S. in such places as the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia, Ohio, and North Carolina, and along with the coastal beaches of Georgia, Texas, Florida and California. You could say he traveled a lot as a kid and developed a certain itch for exploration and adventure. Continuing the journey recent travels include Indonesia, Nicaragua, Australia and Hawaii.

About Trent Mitchell.

An International award winning Australian based photographer, Trent dances the line between life and art, he has an innate ability to capture the essence of his subject with an undeniably unique vision. He creates powerful images that speak the truth with a surreal observational point of view, delivering raw, graphic and emotive work that demands attention. No matter the subject or location. Easy going, positive, and open minded, he works with a relentless passion for visual communication, design and light. Mixing his complex eye with hard work ethic sees Trent recognised by the industry as one of Australia’s elite rising talents. Covering a vast array of photographic genres Trent has collected a pool of highly respectable clients in all areas of the art world wide.

About Nicolas Teichrob:

Nicolas Teichrob is an award-winning photographer and filmmaker currently residing in the creative hub of Roberts Creek, British Columbia, Canada. His unique eye has garnered numerous accolades while his photos have been published internationally in skiing, biking, and surfing media outlets. Nicolas draws his inspiration from the natural world and the beautiful moments in time that are everywhere. Holding a Master of Science degree in Geography, his eye is drawn to capture the natural processes that occur all around us on varying timescales. Throughout his travels chasing waves, powder, trails, or simply a relaxed state of being, Nicolas continues to create unique and inspiring imagery with each new adventure.

About John Seaton Callahan:

In 2007, we formed the surfEXPLORE collective with John Seaton Callahan, Sam Bleakley (UK), Erwan Simon (France) Phil Goodrich (USA) and Emiliano Cataldi (Italy).

Major projects include the Nouadhibou Peninsula of Mauritania, east and west coasts of Taiwan, Mindanao Island in the Philippines, mainland China and Hainan Island, Western Sahara, Angola, Algeria, Tunisia, the mysterious islands of Comoros in the Moçambique Channel, northeast Madagascar, Bocas del Toro in Caribbean Panamá, the Mayumba area of southern Gabon, the Swahili Coast of Lamu Island in Kenya, three widely-published projects from Haiti, the island of São Tomé in the Gulf of Guinea, the desert coast of Oman, Diu Island in India, the coast of Andra Pradesh in India, Ghana and Liberia in West Africa as well as further explorations in Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and the Mediterranean Sea.

John is currently represented by Getty Images, Lonely Planet Images, Alamy, iStockPhoto and A-Frame, where he adds fresh material as often as possible.

Incredible photography by Scott Bauer.

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Amazing photography by Chris Garrison.

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About Chad Spector:

Chad Spector is a Utah based professional photographer / writer producing world class content for the action sports industry. His words and images have appeared in Powder, Freeskier, Ski, Skiing, Mountain Sports + Living, SBC Skier, Backcountry Magazine, Kootenay Mountain Culture, ESPN.com, NSAA Journal, Outdoor Sports Guide and The Dallas Morning News. Chad has covered major actions sports events including The Dew Tour, X Games, AMA Supercross and Red Bull’s Rampage, Cold Rush and Stomping Grounds.

Incredible photography by Deb Morris.

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