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Chris Burkard

At 26, Chris Burkard has accomplished a style and composition all his own, leaving many to instantly recognize a “Burkard Photo.” Chris currently serves as staff photographer for Surfer magazine in addition to freelancing for various international publications. Chris has created a coffee table book along with friend/co-author Eric Soderquist, "THE CALIFORNIA SURF PROJECT," and continues to travel the world seeking to experience the most remote, rugged and untouched destinations that exist.

Posts by: Chris Burkard
A young Mexican bodysurfer from Zihuatanejo

Plight of the Torpedo People, by Chris Burkard [photos]

On March 26, 2013 By

Bodysurfers seem to blend into the ocean’s landscape.

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were so curious about my camera. They would all gather around and mimic me taking photos. They all wanted to use my camera, and if they weren't able to they just pretended they had one in front of their face. Here one of the children pretends to take pictures of me as I captured a few of him.

Away from the waves: A Chris Burkard travel gallery

On November 20, 2012 By

Searching for waves leads us down many unmarked roads.

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With Iceland being such a small island, the weather patterns are constantly in flux. Swell and storms can move quickly across the country. One day could have rain, the next snow, and the next hail. You really have to motivate yourself to get out of a warm car and trek through the elements to the surf. As the photographer, it's my job to motivate the guys to get out and surf when the weather is telling most of us stay put. In reality, I wouldn’t mind sitting and watching the waves from the car, but then you think to yourself...what am I doing, this is Iceland! How many people get a chance to surf here?

Surfing unbelievably cold water [PICs]

On October 23, 2012 By

Pushing new limits of surf and surf photography.

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10 waves you’ll never find

On August 30, 2012 By

Chris Burkard and crew spend weeks, months, even years planning expeditions like these.

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12 of the most dangerous coastlines in the world

On August 6, 2012 By

From frigid water temperatures, hazardous surf, and large marine life, to pollution, man-made structures, and sheer isolation, coastlines are places that demand respect.

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