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
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...
Cubby
I felt like i was getting gaslit by the wind this morning. Driving in, the flags were pointing from the SW. So awesome right? Make my decision to go to the right beach.... get out of the car... wind coming in from the North West. I'm replaying the flags in my head. So...
Pulse
The ocean had some life in her this morning. Might have something to do with that late night storm roll through yesterday. There was a pulse in swell, everyone was happy. Too big for the big boards, it was a short boarders morning. This SW wind is supposed to keep...