The SV Journal
Explore the people, places, and culture that shape the SV lifestyle. From surf adventures to behind-the-scenes stories, dive into the heart of the ocean community.
Adventures by Jess Vide
My name is Jess Vide, 31 years old, and I am an Aerial Photographer based in Waikiki, Hawaii. My account actually started out as a hiking and adventure type page....
How the Sea Changed Me by Ashley Joanna
Photography has taken me places I could have never imagined. When I discovered this fiery, passion in myself, I felt like I was unstoppable.
Nikonos and The Ocean by Chad Hampson
My passion for surfing photography ignited at the age of 13. I was gifted a copy of Phil Gallagher’s DLUX, from 2003. The next week I subscribed to Tracks and...
She Chose To Dance by Sheridan Dixon
She stood in the cold sand, her toes aching, her nose numb and her fingers scrunched tightly within her jumper, no signs of letting go. She waited until that first...
The Basque Log Photographer by Xabier Beloki
My name is Xabier Beloki. I´m 17 years old and I´m a young surf photographer from the Basque Country. I´ve always been a huge sea lover and I´ve always wanted...
Beautiful Chaos by Bruce Ellis
I thought I’d take this opportunity to share my love and admiration for the explosive, 100 metres of ocean that keeps me coming back for more every day. Hi, my...
Morning Routines by Kearnan Murphy
From a young age I’ve loved the ocean. As soon as I would dive in, the cold, weightlessness and freedom I felt, would reset my mind and put things into...
Enigmatic Latin Woman by Owen Schultz
The summer afternoons here in Puerto Escondido are like a mixed plate of tacos. Storms may accumulate over the adjoining mountain range & sweep out to sea as fast as...