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
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...
Punchy
A random swing of wind from our regular NW hit the air last night. Seems like it'll be gone by the afternoon. This also came with a spike in the swell. So sick. So we got some punch a frames between 6-7am. Surfers barely getting in a turn before it either closed out,...
Glitter
It was warm this morning. These northerlies have been pounding through for a few days non-stop. The water is cold, the sun is cranking. I love this time of year. Checked out both spots this morning that could be working in town. The first was a little fat, not enough...
Shifting
When getting out the front door i was skeptical of how this morning would be. It was windy at home, which means its twice as windy on the beach... but oh how wrong I was, and glad to be wrong. Some fun waves rolling off the point, the mid section was throwing some...