It’s not often you see someone swimming in the ocean with a helmet on, but one look at the wave barreling down on Dom Mosquiera and you quickly realize why. A humble photographer from Mexico who somehow made his way to Tahiti by sailboat. Within a week of setting foot on this island met his future wife and never left. To say it was meant to be would be an understatement. While he’s always been a creative at heart with a love for surfing it is really upon arriving in Tahiti that he put the two together, and there couldn’t be a better place for that to happen. Tahiti is home to arguably the most beautiful wave in the world, Teahupo’o. Looking to gain the respect of the locals Dom decided early on that whenever it was breaking he would be in the water, and he’s made good on that promise, never missing a significant swell in well over a decade. Through a combination of relentless tenacity, an artistic eye and a fearless attitude Dom quickly became a mainstay at this world famous wave. Always looking to sit in the most critical positions, no matter how big it got, he prioritized artistic creativity over personal safety and it paid off in spades. He quickly started to really churn out unique imagery and the world took notice.
Now as an established mainstay in the industry Dom has worked with every major athlete and brand and his images have graced cover shots of every major magazines, including Surfers 50th anniversary cover, but spend some time with him and you’d never know. You see Teahupo’o only breaks a few times a year and when it’s not you will find Dom hanging out at home with his wife and kid living a very “normal” life. A calm laid back family life contrasted with moments of total chaos all the while equally at home in both. Dom lives an inspiring life and we hope we’ve done him justice with the film we made. Check out the trailer here and let us know what you think in the comments below. We are starting the new year with a bang and dropping the full film next Friday January 1 2021.
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