Surfing Photographer Aaron Chang

Aaron Chang is a legendary name in surfing photography. In the action sports industry, this award winning photographer has over 100 magazine covers to his credit, as well as the prestigious book series, A Day in the Life. Aaron’s work has appeared in a multitude of publications ranging from sports, travel, rock and roll, and fashion. His photographs have been used in advertising by clients such as Nike, Yamaha, Levi’s, Macy’s and Polaris, and Mercedes-Benz. He is also the co-founder of a multi-million-dollar apparel company that bears his name.

Aaron Chang’s mission statement reads: “I find my inspiration in the overwhelming perfection of the design. It is my hope that, when presented with the beauty and majesty of the world, viewers might ponder the gift of life given to us so freely. It is our nature to become easily blinded to this beauty and forget what a wonder it is to be alive. My intention is to create photographs that cause the viewer to appreciate what surrounds them and to celebrate the joy of being alive.” From ethereal light filtering down through a jungle in Kauai, to surfers underwater, to an exotic waterfall deep in the volcanic mountains of Bali, his images entice the viewer to walk through the frame and into the magical beauty.

Follow this link to hear Aaron Chang talk about some of his favorite images.