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
Slow and steady
Another day in paradise. This morning had a little more chop in the water and a little less size. The more that tide drops though, the better its going to get. Lots of smiles, lots of laughs and Ella almost killing a swimmer this morning. My word of advice for...
Close to Perfection
Awwwww man. The vibes were high this morning. It was clean, it was calm, it was still. It was longboard heaven at the local. 3 peaks were working as those with the bigger boards road their hearts out on 1-2ft cutie-waves. Not a cloud in the sky, and smiles on everyone...
Heatwave
The heatwave continues as the northerlies roll on through. Found ourselves at a protected beach, but it seemed a bit of a struggle. Very straight this morning, and any good waves were earned through patience and perseverance. If you're featured in a photo and want the...
Burning my brains out.
Today was our first time covering a Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club event. You'll see us around abit more as we get more involved over time, but lets talk about today. I'm sore. I'm tired. I'm full. This club is full of incredible people. When you join new things you...
Rumble in the Jungle
Another electric afternoon sessions with the Coffs Harbour Boardriders Club, hosting their Frothers session on a gloomy afternoon. Conditions were... interesting. There was some swell, and more peaks than Santa has presents. It was a bit all over the shop, but the...
Dragged
Today wasn't yesterday. It's what every surfer (or surf photographer fears). Ella had a cracker (and by the sounds of it, half the locals) yesterday at the local. But it wasn't ment to be today. Straighter, less swell. But that didn't stop the masses, and if you were...