By Aaron Chang

The first time I went to Teahupo'o I was sworn to secrecy. I paddled out with Tahitian local and surfer, Poto David in his 8 foot outrigger canoe. 

I’ll never forget gliding over the reef in endless tropical turquoise waters melding with cloudy cobalt skies.

When we finally anchored, a freight-train wave of unbelievable size and intensity broke before us, creating in me an unforgettable awe at its pure magnificence.

Fast forward 10 years, I open a surf magazine and see a surfing contest being held at Teahupo'o, this year the second surfing Olympics…

We’re now living in a dramatic time of change. Everything seems to be fluctuating and moving… 

… and while Teahupo'o is now on the world’s stage with the Surfing Olympics this year, what’s constant is it’s awe-inspiring beauty and power. 

When I revisited the photos of my earlier trips, I found a gem that I completely overlooked at the time — an empty wave as spectacular as you can imagine.

In honor of the Olympics, in honor of Teahupo'o, I am proud to introduce my latest release, Blue Infinity.

I hope this wave’s unrelenting power and beauty remind you of the grounding elements of nature and the importance of experiencing it every day.

~ Aaron

Aaron Chang is an American-born artist, known for his exceptional ocean photography and stunning visual art. An internationally acclaimed artist, Chang has collectors all over the world and his work has been published in hundreds of books and magazines. Respected as a creative force who helped visually define the sport of surfing, Aaron spent 25 years as a senior photographer at Surfing magazine, traveling to the far reaches of the globe. During this time, Chang set new standards for modern ocean photography.

Interwoven throughout Aaron’s career, have been years of commercial photography work, partnering with top art directors and design agencies all over the world. The campaigns were multi-tiered, spanning from branding to marketing to advertising. This experience has facilitated Aaron’s ability to produce and direct on many levels from the creation of his iconic photography to directing teams to execute his vision to producing his art on an array of mediums.

Today, as a fine art photographer and in-demand commissionable artist, Aaron owns two thriving art galleries that feature his work, while creating custom collections for clients worldwide. Aaron’s passion is to share his love and intimate connection with the ocean and nature. Whether through photography or multi-media sculpture, Aaron’s work touches people with hope and beauty.