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The best place to be in the world. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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Oliver Kurtz at The Wedge. This was the day Hurricane Marie started hitting and began to show a little size. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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When water and light create electricity. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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Golden light. This is one of my favorite images as the conditions were absolutely ideal. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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I was well out of position for this one, but in this case, it worked out okay. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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In the tomb. I couldn't punch through the back of this one and went down with the ship, but the shot makes the beatings worthwhile. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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Hurricane Marie was scary and extremely beautiful at the same time. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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Another from Marie - it was so hard to get in the zone this day as the rip was so strong. I ended up out to sea wondering how to get in. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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Amazing how glassy it can get in California. Dream conditions. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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These thick little slabs are so much fun to shoot. Each wave does something completely different than the last and you find yourself floundering in inches of water. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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A photo of another dude taking a photo. Ironic. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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Hurricane season in Newport beach. Raw seas and grey skies. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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This was a perfect a-frame. This one launched over my head and gave a really cool perspective. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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The ocean and her paintbrush painting another masterpiece. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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The best start to the day is to be involved in this. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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Serenity. Even when the waves aren't on, it's the best feeling to be in the ocean and watch the sunset from the water. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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Too many kooks can spoil the froth. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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A lookout that never gets old. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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It's usually pretty crowded where I shoot, but this particular morning the forecast was off, and I was the only one there. Happy days. Photo: Aaron Bruce
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This shot was taken at my favorite place to surf in Southern California. Stoked to capture the feeling of being there when the sun is rising and the waves are good. Photo: Aaron Bruce
My wife and I relocated to Southern California from Western Australia a year and a half ago, and we both love the Californian weather and lifestyle. I began shooting video in 2000 after a sustaining a serious knee injury and have shot footage for Rusty, Globe, Quiksilver and Taylor Steele.
Currently, I am really enjoying still photography and the challenges that water photography provides in achieving a great shot. The morning and afternoon light in Southern California is amazing and the feeling of being in the water as the sun is rising and the waves are good is second to none. Thanks for taking the time to view some of my photos.
Check out more of Aaron’s work on Instagram: @aaronbruce and his website to buy prints.
