Phillip Hernandez - Surf Photography

Phillip Hernandez is a California-based surf photographer whose work explores the tension between motion and stillness in coastal life. With a background in documentary storytelling, Phillip brings a photojournalistic approach to surf photography—favoring mood, nuance, and human connection over high-performance spectacle.

His imagery captures more than just waves. Through his lens, the ocean becomes a stage for stories: quiet dawn patrols, the focused solitude of surfers in the lineup, the unspoken rhythm between people and place. He often works from the water using professional full-frame systems and in-water housings, allowing him to be fully immersed in the scenes he documents. His fieldwork has taken him from the secretive swells of the Philippines to the misty coastline of Southern California, always with an eye toward honesty and depth.

Virtual Monthly Presenter’s Meeting

Our featured speakers are typically accomplished photographers from throughout the US and beyond. The monthly meetings also include a “photo challenge” segment, in which all current PPF members are invited to submit photos that reflect a specific theme. These meetings are the Third Monday of the month and open to the public. 

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Upcoming Dates:

• August 18

• September 22

• October 20

• November 17

• December (no meeting)