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Discovering a Passion: A Student of the Lens

I'm 20-year-old freelance photographer, currently based in Southern California. Most of my extended family lives in Brazil, where I visit often. It's also home to where I discovered my passion for photography.

BY Victoria Smith |

I'm 20-year-old freelance photographer, currently based in Southern California. Most of my extended family lives in Brazil, where I visit often. It's also home to where I discovered my passion for photography.

Understand the conditions before you paddle out. Photo Credit:

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    On the search for surf among California’s own Channel Islands. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Drove to SF to pick up some passport stuff one Monday afternoon and decided to head over and check out Fort Point. It was firing 6-8 feet with not one person out. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Small days in Santa Barbara, CA. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Dangerously crowded summers in Huntington Beach, CA. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Kelly Slater coming out of the water with confidence, post heat with 5 minutes left to spare during the US Open of Surfing. Huntington Beach, CA. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    A sea of teens kick up the sand at the chaotic 2012 US Open. Huntington Beach, CA. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Huntington beach party. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Felipe Toledo at the 2013 Hurley Pro. Lower Trestles, CA. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Travis Logie at the 2013 Hurley Pro. Lower Trestles, CA. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Julian Wilson doing what he does best. Lower Trestles, CA. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Kelly Slater. ‘Nuff said. Lower Trestles, CA. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Corey Colapinto sending it at Rincon, CA. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    A few surfers heading out and liking what they see. Rincon, CA. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Unknown surfer experiencing most likely what is the highlight of his day. Rincon, CA. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Dropping into a fun little nug on a cool November morning. Rincon, CA. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Ah, the waiting game. Summerland, CA. Photo: Victoria Smith

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    Golden hour indecisiveness. Summerland, CA. Photo: Victoria Smith

I’m 20-year-old freelance photographer, currently based in Southern California. Most of my extended family lives in Brazil, where I visit often. It’s also home to where I discovered my passion for photography.  As a full time university student studying Business Marketing and Photo, I still make time to shoot as much as possible whenever I can. I have a deep appreciation for the ocean, and I love to travel as much as possible, alway with a camera at my side. I’m continuing to grow into my own style, and I’d ultimately like to pursue a career in photography.

 See more from Victoria on Instagram @victoriamouraphoto and on Victoriamouraphoto.com

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