ABOUT

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 such 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 of 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. Brian is also a contract photographer for Transworld Surf Magazine and Volcom, a manufacturer of surf and lifestyle clothing. 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.

Not only do his images appear in stories, advertisements, and videos on line; Brian proudly shares the results of his passion with fine art collectors though his limited edition and open run selection of prints which can be found at the online store (link to shop page).

Brian has also won numerous awards from Red Bull Illume, American Photo and National Geographic to name just a few. He also won the Whistler Pro Showdown for best action sports photography, which garnered a $10,000 first prize.

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“One of the most prolific and inspiring photographers of the modern era. Most photogs manage to have a good year every now and then, Brian has had 20 of these in a row.”--Sean Doherty, Editor and Writer, The Moment

“Being well rounded as a surf photographers is more rare than you would think. Brian has had years of experience from the water, the overviews, the characters and capturing the “vibe” of our unique subculture of surfers. Brian does it all, and does it better than most.”--Jeff Divine, Photo Editor, Surfer’s Journal

“Brian has all sorts of range as a surf photographer, he’s shot everything from fashion, to rock stars, to surf. From world champ Mark Richards to Andy Irons. Bielmann’s captured them all and just about everything else important that’s happened on Hawaii’s North Shore since 1975. He was there to document the early days of Teahupo’o and put a fresh perspective on it 10 years later with his underwater odyssey.”--Casey Koteen, Managing Editor, TransWorld Surf
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