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Rachael Tilly // The Slide Queen

With a humble yet confident approach to her surfing, it's no wonder why Rachael is as successful as she is. Being the reigning WSL Womens Longboarding champ, you would think that she is dangerously focused on keeping her title. However, she is just taking life one step at a time and having as much fun as she can along the way. 

Here are some shots from a few sessions I've had with Rachael. 

 

Cheers

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tags: surf, surfer girl, Hurley, Josh Martin, Rainbow Fins, SoCal, Rachael Tilly, longboarding
Saturday 09.03.16
Posted by Tim Kothlow
 

Leila in Laguna

Spent a day frolicking around Laguna Beach with Leila Hurst. It's always a great time catching up with this one. Here are some captures from the shoot. 

 

Cheers

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tags: Leila Hurst, Vans, Surf, surfer girl, ocean, Laguna Beach, waves
Monday 03.28.16
Posted by Tim Kothlow
 

Playing Tourist // Johanne Defay

With an early exit in the Swatch Womens Pro, Johanne Defay found herself with some extra downtime. A day trip down to San Diego was planned and executed. Here are some captures from the day of coffee, chocolate chip pancakes and non stop shopping. 

 

Cheers

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tags: Swatch Womens Pro, johanne defay, surfer girl, surf, San Diego, San Clemente, france
Tuesday 09.22.15
Posted by Tim Kothlow
 

Bringing Home the Gold // Johanne Defay

Today was a big day for pro surfer Johanne Defay. Bringing home the win at the US Open of Surfing this weekend, Johanne is the only girl on the world tour with out a major sponsor behind her as well as the only girl from France on the tour. So proud of her and her accomplishment! Here is a recap of the finals day. 

 

Cheers,

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tags: vans, us open of surfing, surf, surfer girl
Sunday 08.02.15
Posted by Tim Kothlow
Comments: 5
 

Comment tu dis... Inspiration?

Craziness, is doing the same thing every day and expecting a different result. 

- Albert Einstein

Spent a lot of time this past weekend with this amazing human. With a heart of gold and a beautiful smile that shows it, Johanne Defay is one of the kindest and most caring people you will ever meet. Here are some images from the contest scene and home base to recap the weekend.

 

Cheers

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tags: gojohanne, johanne defay, france, surfer girl, Surf, surfing, pho, lifestyle
Monday 07.27.15
Posted by Tim Kothlow
Comments: 1
 

Tout est possible...

“I try to surf with people better than me as motivation, to push me to grow. I watch some of the top girls and try to work out their strategies, what type of maneuvers score them the highest points, and then I build that into my own performances.” 

- Pauline Ado

Had some time the other day to walk around with one of Frances golden girls, Pauline Ado. Coming from a family with no surf background, Pauline paved the way for herself as well as her home country by becoming the first surfer to win a world title for France.

 

Cheers

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tags: ripcurl, salted, surfer girl, surf, oceanside
Saturday 07.25.15
Posted by Tim Kothlow
 

A Day with Bianca Buitendag

"My heart thrives when I see people reach their full potential or when someone breaks through the oppression of its circumstances. I keep my eyes and heart wide open. I long for adventure, love the unexpected and the unlikely." - Bianca Buitendag

Spent the day with this gem of a human. Picked up some CI boards and Roxy suits for the US Open and also took a quick surf. Here are some captures to show the day.

 

Cheers

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tags: bianca buitendag, roxy, surfer girl, Surf, Salted
Friday 07.24.15
Posted by Tim Kothlow
 

Bailey Nagy // Sundaze

When the forces of nature mix simple and classy, Bailey Nagy is the final result. From the streets to the beach, miss Nagy keeps it real. Expect big things from this young lady, after all, she can drive with her foot out the window. 

 

Cheers

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tags: Bailey Nagy, Ripcurl, surfer girl, photography, lifestyle
Monday 01.12.15
Posted by Tim Kothlow
 

Kiana Fores // Flow

I could say Kiana is talented, graceful, funny, or charming, but words won’t do her justice. See for yourself.

 

Cheers

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tags: surfing, surf, surfer, surfer girl, O'Neil, beach, Kiana Fores, ocean, sunset
Saturday 11.15.14
Posted by Tim Kothlow
Comments: 1