Surf photo
Action from the water with a housing, and from land with long lenses.
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Surf, ocean and travel from Indonesia, the Maldives, Australia and Hawaii. Tap any photo to see it full size.
Surf photographer · Filmmaker
Photo and film from the water, the sky and below. Based in Uluwatu, Bali. Available worldwide for hotels, surf and outdoor brands.
Worked with
Niyama Private Islands Maldives Thunderbomb Surf CampSurf, ocean and travel from Indonesia, the Maldives, Australia and Hawaii. Tap any photo to see it full size.
Long raw sessions from the sky and the water. Raw ocean sound, no music.
Home is Uluwatu. Every season I follow the swell. See all photos.
Case study
Two surf seasons of photo and film for the resort, in and out of the water. The work was featured in Niyama's press release alongside surf pro Brad Gerlach.
"Rafael consistently delivered top notch content. His work boosted our engagement and reach significantly."Nathan Kemp, Marketing Manager, Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Content for your website, social and campaigns, shot where your guests and customers actually are: in the ocean.
Action from the water with a housing, and from land with long lenses.
Cinematic edits, recap films and short form video for Instagram and paid social.
Aerial stories of your property, your coastline and your waves.
Photo and video below the surface: reefs, freediving, pools and boat days.
Surf, ocean and guest experience content that sells the stay.
Real sessions with your guests and coaches, ready for social.
Your product in real water, worn and used by people who surf.
What you need, where, and where the content will live.
I send a short plan with ideas and a proposal.
Edited photos and films, ready to post.
About
I picked up my first camera when I was 9, and it became my full time job at 23. Since then I have been traveling the world as a photographer and filmmaker, and most days that means swimming.
I'm based in Uluwatu, Bali, shooting in and out of the water across Indonesia, the Maldives, Australia and Hawaii, where I filmed Pipeline and Laniakea through December 2025.
Rafa x Bruna
I also work with Bruna Carderelli, former pro surfer and content creator. Two people who surf, one complete story: cinematic film and everyday social.
See Rafa x BrunaContact
Tell me a little about your brand and what you have in mind. I'll get back to you.