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Photographer Doug Falter excels at capturing the beauty and vitality of the ocean using the elements of light, color, and his unique perspective as a surfer. Nationally and internationally recognized today for his stunning photographs, Doug did not discover his deep passion for the ocean until his early adult life.

At the age of 21, Doug was living in Florida, working at a nine-to-five job for a large corporation. Seeking relief and solace from the daily grind, Doug took up surfing as a hobby, and was immediately captivated and entranced by the beauty of the ocean. Inspired by his newfound passion for surfing and waves, Doug set out to capture their shared essence through photography. 

His pursuit of ocean waves led him to Hawaii—the very birthplace of surfing. While visiting the islands, he decided it was time to make a change. In a leap of faith, he left his job, parted with all of his possessions, and embarked on a path in pursuit of his true passion. Equipped with only a backpack, laptop, and minimal camera equipment, he set off to the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Committed to encountering the ocean at a deeper level, he studied its nature and began swimming into waves larger than most would dare approach.

Within his first year of shooting, his work has attracted national and international attention and critical acclaim, including recognition from numerous magazines and media outlets. His powerful, exquisite shots have been featured in magazines widely circulated in Brazil, Australia, Peru, South Africa, the U.S. and Japan. Doug has been interviewed by The Surf Channel and also traveled with surfers on the Big Wave World Tour during his first winter season. Today, he serves as a featured contributing photographer for TheInertia.com, and has been a National Geographic Editor’s Pick. His work has also been featured on Huffington Post and has become popular on social media, attracting more than 20,000 Facebook fans and 10,000 Instagram followers.