Telling stories from the waves.
Santa Cruz, California
Services
A quick, focused session designed to be accessible, while still capturing a few solid waves.
~60 minutes of in-water coverage
Curated gallery of all usable images
Light editing and color correction
Delivered in high resolution
For those who want to capture more moments in a documentary style, this longer session allows more for waves, more angles, and space to capture more raw, organic moments.
~ 1.5 hrs of in-water coverage
Curated gallery of all usable images
Candid photos of getting out to the break
Light editing and color correction
Option to add additional surfers
Delivered in high resolution
For those who want the story told from start to finish. I tag along for the full length of your session, and capture all of the details and moments in between. More opportunities to capture more waves, and more smiles.
~ 2.5 hrs of in-water coverage
Candid photos before & after the session
Curated gallery of all usable images
Light editing and color correction
Option to add additional surfers
Delivered in high resolution
I collaborate with brands, surfers, and creatives on projects that align with a natural, documentary approach to surf storytelling.
Available for:
Brand campaigns
Product + lifestyle shoots
In-water content creation
Ongoing creative partnerships
Surf Trips/ Retreats
Each project is approached with a focus on authenticity, capturing real moments, environments, and movement in a way that feels honest to the ocean and the people in it.
Rates are project-based. Price listed is a baseline estimate.
Client Reviews
“Harley is amazing. She is so talented at taking what feels like an average surf session and somehow snapping at the perfect moment to make something magical. Great rates, and good vibes- highly recommend.”
— Stacey Alonzo, Santa Cruz“Harley has been and continues to be a valuable staff member of Surf Therapy Santa Cruz, where she discovered her passion for water photography. Watching her turn that dream into reality has been nothing short of inspiring. Her photos are breathtaking and capture raw beauty, movement,and emotion in a way that feels truly special. I’m so stoked to work with her professionally, I can say she’s not only talented but dependable and dedicated. She’s proof that following your passion can lead to something amazing.”
— Jody Wilfong, Surf Therapy Santa Cruz“Me and my surfer babes started a birthday tradition of celebrating each other by sharing the stoke in the water, catching party waves, enjoying sunset sessions, spotting dolphins and sea otters, and even surfing under the full moon. What better way to celebrate the things we love, with the ocean as our playground?
To create those special memories and capture them, we hired Harley as our water photographer.We wanted to support a local women-owned business, and also work with someone who has a great eye, real talent, and a genuine connection with people.
Harley is such a rad human, easygoing, kindred spirit, and just great to be around. The girls loved having her as part of our crew, and she’s now our go-to. She’s also very reasonable with her pricing, which we really appreciated.
— Lanie Choi, Santa Cruz Book A Session.
Book a session for yourself, or for a loved one. Whether you are a seasoned surfer, a beginner, a family wanting something more than the traditional family photos, or a business looking to create more intentionally…
I want to work with you.