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the art of SURFING

Surfer and photographer, Aaron Chang, has turned his
love of the ocean into a world-changing business.

My Boho Life
Aaron Chang has had the opportunity to see the world through his own lens, by having the good fortune of traveling throughout over 40 countries. “My life is a testimony to the American dream. I come from a humble background, from a family of modest means living in a small California beach town. I pursued my passions, and with hard work and perseverance, I’ve achieved a life of extraordinary experiences”. As a kid, Chang fell in love with surfing and has focused on that dream ever since. “The ocean has a unique way of transmitting energy. Captured and transformed into waves, this energy creates a connection between God and your soul. I still get goose bumps in the presence of the power and beauty of perfect surf”. Chang has successfully turned his life’s love into a way to give back to his community and the world. “When the opportunities to give back present themselves to me, I choose to do all that I can”. Chang is a founding board member of the Follow the Light Foundation, a non-profit created in memory of Larry Moore. Moore was his friend and photo editor at Surfing magazine. What makes Chang tick is a love of learning. “Photography is a perfect endeavor forme. It has an endless learning curve and touches on all aspects of life. Good photography is a balance between left and right brain functions that challenge you both technically and artistically”. Another a large part of his learning right now is parenting. “The most important achievement in my life will be raising twohealthy, happy and productive boys”. In terms of what drives Chang, he responds “It’s not normal. Something inside of me tells me if I focus on it, I can achieve it. It’s part of my culture”. So what does the future hold for Chang ? “I feel like I have finally achieved an understanding of my skills as an artist. Now it’s time for me to deploy them for higher causes other than my own” he says. We have absolutely no doubt that whatever Chang puts his hands to will be successful.

www.aaronchang.com

photography by aaron chang - text by gina la morte



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