Costa Stories

Ben Thouard: Capturing the Soul of Teahupo’o

With a lens honed by years of dedication and an unbreakable connection to the ocean, he has transformed underwater surf photography into an art form. His breathtaking images of Teahupo’o—one of the world’s most powerful and awe-inspiring waves—have not only cemented his place among the elite in surf photography but have also deepened the surf community’s reverence for the raw beauty of the ocean.