A new video by SmugMug Films documents extreme surf photographer Chris Burkard at work in Norway as he shoots professional surfers Patrick Millen, Brett Barley and Chadd Konig catching freezing swells. Here are some of his pictures.
Chasing swells in the Arctic —
A new video by SmugMug Films documents extreme surf photographer Chris Burkard at work in Norway as he shoots professional surfers Patrick Millen, Brett Barley and Chadd Konig catching freezing swells. Here are some of his pictures.
Chris Burkard
Shot over a period of two weeks, the stunning video shows the extreme Arctic conditions that the photographer regularly shoots in.
Just another day at work —
Shot over a period of two weeks, the stunning video shows the extreme Arctic conditions that the photographer regularly shoots in.
Chris Burkard
The photographer grew up in Central California and is still based there, but travels six to eight months out of the year to shoot.
Long way from home —
The photographer grew up in Central California and is still based there, but travels six to eight months out of the year to shoot.
Chris Burkard
Burkard says he's spent the better part of the last 10 years chasing down cold surf in the Arctic and other remote parts of the globe.
A decade of being cold —
Burkard says he's spent the better part of the last 10 years chasing down cold surf in the Arctic and other remote parts of the globe.
Chris Burkard
On the latest trip to Norway, documented in the film, the team was surprised by an intense storm when they arrived on the beach to catch the first waves.
Fortnight in Norway —
On the latest trip to Norway, documented in the film, the team was surprised by an intense storm when they arrived on the beach to catch the first waves.
Chris Burkard
"I'll continue to chase not just extreme waves but also extreme landscapes in the remote corners of the earth," Burkard says.
The ends of the earth —
"I'll continue to chase not just extreme waves but also extreme landscapes in the remote corners of the earth," Burkard says.
Chris Burkard
The extent of the apres surf scene.
Bath time —
The extent of the apres surf scene.
Chris Burkard
"I feel driven to document the Arctic and Arctic surfing," says Burkard.
Compulsion —
"I feel driven to document the Arctic and Arctic surfing," says Burkard.
Chris Burkard
Who needs a coat when you've got 7mm of rubber?
Who needs a coat —
Who needs a coat when you've got 7mm of rubber?
Chris Burkard
"Water shots are tough to get because you're literally dealing in inches."
Missing by inches —
"Water shots are tough to get because you're literally dealing in inches."
Chris Burkard
Along with Central California and the Pacific Northwest, Buckard says Iceland is one of his favorite places to photograph. He's been 13 times.
Favorite spots —
Along with Central California and the Pacific Northwest, Buckard says Iceland is one of his favorite places to photograph. He's been 13 times.
Chris Burkard
While he does surf himself and tries to go in the water every day, Burkard says photography is his calling.
Part of the scenery —
While he does surf himself and tries to go in the water every day, Burkard says photography is his calling.
Chris Burkard
"I started chasing waves with my surfing and bodyboarding friends as a teenager because I found a certain thrill in being a part of the ocean's energy."
Drawing strength —
"I started chasing waves with my surfing and bodyboarding friends as a teenager because I found a certain thrill in being a part of the ocean's energy."
Chris Burkard
We'd keep going back too.
Raw beauty —
We'd keep going back too.
Chris Burkard
Along with hot springs, lighting bonfires was another way the team kept warm during their two-week trip.
Keeping warm —
Along with hot springs, lighting bonfires was another way the team kept warm during their two-week trip.
Chris Burkard
"I love the idea of having cold fingers and brittle fingers and chapped lips and really putting yourself in the elements."
Loving it —
"I love the idea of having cold fingers and brittle fingers and chapped lips and really putting yourself in the elements."
Chris Burkard
"I have such respect for the guys that get out there in the water -- they're putting on 5-7 mm of rubber and hopping in water that's 35-45 degrees."
"I have such respect for the guys that get out there in the water -- they're putting on 5-7 mm of rubber and hopping in water that's 35-45 degrees."
Chris Burkard
After a few road trips with sponsors, Burkard may be back in the Arctic in the fall.
Next up —
After a few road trips with sponsors, Burkard may be back in the Arctic in the fall.
Chris Burkard