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Paradise Found with Kalani Cummins

Paradise Found with Kalani Cummins

Based in San Clemente, Kalani Cummins is a father, husband, and storyteller who’s spent over a decade behind the lens. His work is shaped by his love for surfing and the ocean, but also by his...

Paradise Found with Olivia Van Dyke

Paradise Found with Olivia Van Dyke

Meet Olivia Van Dyke — a photographer and visual storyteller drawn to connection, emotion, and place. Her work captures the quiet beauty of in-between moments—those fleeting glimpses that make time feel like it’s standing still....

Paradise Found with Jesse Jennings

Paradise Found with Jesse Jennings

 For Los Angeles-based photographer, Jesse Jennings, the ocean is more than a backdrop—it’s a sanctuary. A storyteller at heart, Jesse weaves emotion, movement, and style into every frame she captures. Her journey began in the...

Paradise Found with Creative Canvas Winner, Nico Ruiz Bry

Paradise Found with Creative Canvas Winner, Nico Ruiz Bry

Today, we sit down with Nico Ruiz Bry, our Creative Canvas winner, a talented photographer, graphic designer, illustrator, and surfboard shaper from the Canary Islands. When he's not creating, he's out chasing waves and snow. When...

Paradise Found with Dani Hobson

Paradise Found with Dani Hobson

Paradise Found with Dani Hobson Tell us a little bit about yourself: My name is Dani, and I’ve lived in California all my life. I've been into photography ever since I got my hands on...

Paradise Found with Arika Jean

Paradise Found with Arika Jean

Meet Arika Jean. A freelance photographer with a passion for film, travel, and the outdoors. "I was born and raised in Huntington beach, California, and still haven’t left! I feel really lucky to have grown up walking distance...

Paradise Found with Josie Mireles

Paradise Found with Josie Mireles

What draws me to film photography is its unique ability to evoke nostalgia and authenticity. Each shot requires thought and consideration. Whether a spontaneous photo or a carefully planned portrait, I aim to convey not...

Paradise Found with Talia Pashey

Paradise Found with Talia Pashey

We are excited to share our newest Paradise Found feature, photographer Talia Pashey. Talia was born and raised on Maui, and grew up with the ocean and jungle as her playground. She has always been...

Paradise Found with Ali Marie Parker

Paradise Found with Ali Marie Parker

Meet Ali Marie Parker, a good friend and talented photographer whose passion for capturing moments started at a young age with old Polaroids and disposable cameras. Growing up on Vancouver Island, surrounded by nature, Ali...

Paradise Found with Ryan Spencer

Paradise Found with Ryan Spencer

Paradise Found with Ryan Spencer  Location: Internal Peace Ryan Spencer is a highly skilled Retoucher and Studio / Lifestyle Photographer. He is truly a part of the Slowtide family, being both the brother of Co-Founder Kyle...

Paradise Found: Evan Schell

Paradise Found: Evan Schell

Evan Schell is a freelance photographer & videographer from San Diego, California. Evan has a degree in Environmental Studies and Film & Digital Media from UC Santa Cruz, where he worked on film projects that incorporated...

Paradise Found with Easton Kawawaki

Paradise Found with Easton Kawawaki

  Easton Kawawaki is a photographer and artist with a passion for people, travel, and all things outdoors. Her work spans across a variety of mediums but recently she has been focusing on film photography and...