Todd Glaser and How to Become a World Class Surf Photographer

It’s been a busy couple of months. Europe to California to Fiji, back to California to Hawaii and now back in California. I wouldn’t trade this life or the opportunities it has given me for anything. When you’re on the road, it’s really easy to misplace or lose site of what’s important or in my case, it’s usually lens caps and batteries. I wanted to take a quick minute to thank @goincase @surfer_magazine @purps and @outerknown for all of the support this year. We’ve seen the world together, watched the best artificial wave break with just a few friends and are gearing up for many more swells and good times ahead. Unplugging for a bit…time to get a bit of surf and snow time in :). #toomanypeopletothank

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Todd Glaser is one of the most sought-after surf photographers in the world. You’ve certainly recognized his name next to plenty of surfing’s most captivating images over the past decade, and even if you aren’t checking for him in the photo credits you’ve definitely seen his work.

Today, he takes photos on land and in the water with surfs stars like Kelly Slater, Jack Johnson, Rob Machado, and plenty more. Growing up in Solana Beach, California, Todd competed as a body boarder, went to school for photography, and then immediately took his love of shooting his friends in the water, and turned it into a thriving career. His work has appeared not only in sports publications, but also in the New York Times, Rolling Stone, and the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. Most recently, Todd took photos for the latest Taylor Steele Movie, Proximity, and just came out with a photography book around it that he self-published, and is currently shipping from his mom’s garage.