About Pedro Bala

Pedro Bala is a Brazilian-born, San Francisco-based surf photographer who has spent the last decade documenting some of the biggest waves on the planet. From Mavericks to Nazare, he has worked with top athletes and captured the raw energy of heavy water moments as they unfold in real time. His work has been published in magazines, books, and featured in art shows around the world. Pedro’s photography blends the intensity of big wave surfing with a focused artistic vision turning powerful, high-risk moments, into striking visual pieces. When the swells aren’t on the map, Pedro shifts gears curating and sharing his work as fine art. This show is a chance to experience the ocean through the eyes of someone who lives for it in motion, in dedication, and through every frame. Read their story