Meet our Photographers

Ted Grambeau is an acclaimed Australian surf and ocean photographer known for powerful, evocative imagery spanning more than four decades. Trained at RMIT and mentored early by Magnum photographer Burt Glinn, he built a career capturing giant swells, elite surfers, and fine-art seascapes around the world. Ted has collaborated with major brands including Rip Curl, Apple, and Red Bull, and his work has appeared in leading surf publications and global campaigns. In 2025, he won the Black & White division of the Hamdan International Photography Award for a dramatic Teahupoʻo wave image. He has also published several books and continues to inspire with his adventurous approach to visual storytelling.

Stu Gibson is a celebrated Tasmanian surf and ocean photographer known for his fearless water-level imagery and striking action shots. Born in Tasmania in 1983, he fell in love with still photography in the early 2000s while shooting 35 mm film and quickly began capturing his big-wave surfing friends at remote breaks like Shipstern Bluff.His dedication to getting into the water with his subjects has earned him wide recognition, including multiple wins of the Nikon Surf Photo of the Year Award for images taken at challenging locations. Gibson also shoots aerials and travels extensively, blending raw ocean power with an artistic eye to create compelling surf photography that resonates both in Australia and around the world.

Tyde Gatcke is a passionate photographer whose work focuses on capturing striking moments with a creative and evocative visual style. Known for his eye for composition and dynamic use of light, Tyde crafts imagery that reveals both the energy and subtlety of his subjects—whether in action, portraiture, landscapes, or lifestyle scenes. Through his photography, he aims to tell compelling stories that resonate emotionally with viewers and reflect his dedication to the art form. His work has been shared across personal platforms and creative collaborations, and he continues to expand his portfolio while exploring new visual adventures.

Damea Dorsey is a highly respected surf and ocean photographer originally from California who now lives in Bali, Indonesia. Known for his powerful water-level imagery from legendary breaks like Pipeline and big Mexican beach breaks, he has spent decades shooting surf culture and elite athletes around the world. As a former Senior Staff Photographer for Transworld Surf, his work has appeared on major covers and in leading surf magazines, and he has collaborated with top brands including Red Bull, Quiksilver, Billabong, Volcom and Hurley. Dorsey’s images capture both the raw energy of the sea and the personal spirit of surfers, earning him global recognition in the surf photography community. Alongside his photography, he has also embraced creative life in Bali, blending his artistic vision with a deep love of surf lifestyle.