AMBASSADORS Phil Thurston It was about 20 years ago when my fascination for the ocean began, first as a frothing from on a bodyboard which carried through my teenage years before I picked up my first camera at the age of 17 during my virgin voyage to Hawaii. It was on that big intimidating Island that my course began to change, I couldn’t for the life of me (which was at stake a few times) manage to get even one decent wave from the crowds; primarily due to my personality that actively avoided confrontation! So, I purchased a small 5MP...

AMBASSADORS Nolan Omura Nolan was born and raised on the island of Oahu. Whether it was fishing, spearfishing, or bodysurfing, Nolan was always in the water. Throughout high school, his love for the ocean grew stronger. Having lived near the water his entire life, he knew he wanted to capture the power and beauty of Home. Over the years, Nolan would work day and night to portray his vision with a camera. He learned that beauty is everywhere; in large waves, small waves, and even no waves. Nolan's main focus to have fun and live in the moment because that...

AMBASSADORS Mike Lewis Mike Lewis, is a word renowned swimming photographer based in San Diego. Mike began making photos in the early 80’s and immersed himself in all aspects of the photographic arts. Mike’s professional career in in photography began after 12 years working within the United States Olympic movement; he held a several executive level positions with USA Canoe/Kayak, USA Water Polo, and the USOC. Mike began shooting swimming as a young age group swimmer with Kodak 110 point and shoot camera – trying to recreate some of cool shots he and his teammates saw in the magazines at...

AMBASSADORS Margarita Salyak Margarita Salyak is a Photographer/videographer from Russia, Moscow. Currently traveling full time, she is passionate about photography, ocean, surfing and art. She started her photography journey 4 years ago, and since then she has been shooting in dream destinations: Hawaii, Maldives, Srilanka, Bali, Malaysia, Portugal, France, Mentawais, etc. Margarita specializes in water/air/ lifestyle photography.