At Sea Chapel, we celebrate Australia’s coastline through the lens of surf photography and the spirit of surfing. Founded by Brad and Ella, a creative duo based in Coffs Harbour, NSW, our journey has taken us across the entire Australian coastline—capturing the raw beauty of the ocean, the energy of the waves, and the lifestyle that surrounds them. Brad brings a photographer’s eye for detail while Ella brings the soul of a surfer, together telling visual stories that connect people to the sea. Whether you’re drawn to surf photography, coastal landscapes, or the unique surf culture of Australia, Sea Chapel offers imagery that embodies the freedom, beauty, and rhythm of life by the ocean.
The Journal
Swings
Well that beautiful SW wind we had for a few days has wandered off and left us with our typical rager... When I left home the air was realy still, so I checked Diggers. Low and behold someone has pitched a tent pretty well in front of the walk way to the beach on the...
Increase
There was talk of a 3 metre swell. An increase. Well, there WAS an increase but the tide took all the fun out of it at the local. It cranked at times, but mostly it was fat, straight waves. Still managed to get a couple of gems, and a great catch up with Brandt on the...
Mumma
This morning was dreamy. Mums in the water. Kids on the beach. South Westerly winds and some decent rollers coming through. If you're featured in a photo and want the high res, let me know via email or Instagram / Facebook. I'm more than happy to share photos of you...
Summer
It's hear... its finally here! Summer time is party time! 18 Days until 3 weeks of holidays. 19 days until Brad's birthday. 25 days until Christmas. 31 days until new years... And this morning was brilliant. I could feel the sun already adding more burn to yesterdays...
Combo
A dual beach morning for our Sunday. Local early on. Ella got some waves off the south bank. The power was in the centre, but it was very, very straight. A lot of struggling surfers this morning. We headed north to catch friends. Swell was much bigger, fuller, but a...
Through The Mist
I had heard stories of some northern beaches firing lately. The kids were at Nonna's, Ella is away...so I solo-tripped north and it didn't disappoint. Yet for a good 20 mins I could barely see anything. So much sea mist / fog around, mainly because the wind was so...