In 2022, Ben Thouard, an iconic photographer, released his latest book, Turbulences. I was proud to share this short film I made, documenting him in the throes of his creative process.
Ben is based out of Teahupo’o, Tahiti, where he spends the vast majority of his time and energy swimming under the waves, obsessing over the power and mystery of their extreme hydrodynamics. It’s no coincidence that this is considered the strongest wave in the world; his creative process is aimed at documenting the detail of the massive and violent explosions as waves break overhead.
Watching Ben work is akin to a Swiss watchmaker – there is so much precision in what he moves to capture, the end result is so finely tailored for the public in what he shares.
With Teahupo’o front and center in the surfing world this year thanks to the Olympics, Ben Thouard is an artist you’re going to want to follow.
If you’d like to see more of Ben’s work, you can view his website, social media, and purchase Turbulences.
Editor’s Note: Find more visual gems on Morgan’s YouTube page.
