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Phillip Hernandez | Surf Photographer

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Still one of my favorite sessions to date and how I got introduced to fellow waterman @mateoderomana

He almost made me late for some really important early morning meetings but his determination to getting tucked inside 🌊 🌊 🌊 had me motivated to get some shots.

We started the morning already well past the start time we agreed on, so there was a tight window for me to even swim out of if I was going to make it back to my car and login into work. Set after set, we were about to call it and on our last attempt, we’d finally lineup for a sequence 📸 🏄‍♀️

📷: Leica Q2, Essex Water Housing by @philliphernandez

I’ll still see you through the water spots.

Sharing this reel as a little intro for all the new faces here—welcome! The ocean is more than just a backdrop—it’s my occasional office. Every day that I can, I’m in the water, capturing the raw energy and unique moments that define surf culture. Whether it’s an early morning session or chasing golden hour waves, my focus is on telling the stories of surfers and their connection to the ocean.

I’m Phillip Hernandez, a San Diego-based surf and travel photographer. If you’re into surf photography, surf travel, or just life on the water, let’s connect & create.

If we’re already connected—thanks for sticking around. by @philliphernandez

Another violent beauty.

Impatience. Impatient to post. Compelled by the urge to move—often into the wrong place. Paid the price for some shots this afternoon. Only had a small window of light after booking it to the beach after work.

Worth it. #myleicaphoto by @philliphernandez

Some selects of our nautical maiden from the national creative campaign we creative directed and produced for @sweetgreen x @fishwife back in August 🥬 🎣

Alongside the hero film, teasers and the photoshoot, we scored some bonus super 8 footage to give it that timeless feel. We had a week from first concept to final frame, and building the world alongside the dream team was a highlight of the summer.

📸: @philliphernandez
🎥: @atimelessday
Talent: @vickyleoncar + @ohshitthatguy
Agency: @atimelessday
Styling: @larissarogerss by @philliphernandez

Wake up, Samurai. Everyday >>> Moving by @philliphernandez

golden hour well spent by @philliphernandez

New @lovemachine_surfboards 5’9 zambal is a rocket. This session was a remembering for how much surfing lights me up. It’s a feeling I work hard to give to others. Must find a better balance between teaching, growing my business and get my surfing back to being in form to the standard I have for myself.

With gratitude & ❤️
Ryan

🎥 @philliphernandez by @philliphernandez

few days ago trying to make the best out of the not so best waves

two months out of the water from surgery start now💪🏼

🎥 @philliphernandez by @philliphernandez

Small waves but big smiles 🇵🇭 this past weekend.

@filipinosurfclub showing up ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽 by @philliphernandez

When the beaches are quiet again 🌊 by @philliphernandez

There actually was a wrench in the plan. A big one.

@atimelessday hanging in the garage for @hammiesshorts ☀️

@philliphernandez 📸 by @philliphernandez

Solid week.

🙏 @strivesoda / @sessionssurffestival Thank you for letting me play paparazzi again!

Cameras down. Off to hibernate 😴 by @philliphernandez