Uploaded February 2015 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago

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At age 19 Chris Burkard began his professional career in photography. 5 years in, he has garnered international acclaim for his unique perspective on the surf world. Chris is a staff photographer for Surfer Magazine and lives on the central coast of California with his wife. Lonelyleap sought to capture a glimpse of the inspiration that drives his work.

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