Derek Morrison

Born in the Waikato, Derek has worked as a photographer since 1994. During that time he has surfed and photographed extensively throughout New Zealand, the Pacific, South Africa and Australia. Derek founded New Zealand Surf Journal in 2018 to tell the stories of New Zealand's most inspiring surfers, artists, thinkers and coastal dwellers. Derek was named New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year for 2018.

Between Heats With Billy Stairmand

Jono Smit captures Billy Stairmand during some down time away from the pressure of the World Qualifying Series. Raglan’s favourite surfer has battled funding issues as he campaigns the toughest qualifying series in the world. Let’s hope 2019 brings him the breakthrough results he needs. Credits: Filmed by Jono Smit...
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