Saltburn's Surfers take the spotlight in Matthew Johnson’s new zine
A new photography zine capturing Saltburn's Surfers and its coastline has been released by photographer Matthew Johnson.
© Matthew Johnson - Saltburn Surfers
The photos taken in January 2021, following government regulations, capture the beauty of the North East Coast and showcase the area's surfers and their love for the sport, come rain or shine.
“Having grown up on this stunning coastline, it felt like the right time to work on a project closer to home, with a group of enthusiasts who love this part of the world as much as I do. Waiting out the lockdown here, away from London, gave me a greater appreciation for the coast where I grew up. Surfers have always been part of life in Saltburn, and even when I was very young I remember watching them from the pier and the excitement of seeing people do tricks and sometimes falling in. Saltburn would not be Saltburn without the surfers in the sea.” Matthew said.
© Matthew Johnson - Saltburn Surfers
After connecting with some old friends and finding out more about the local surfing scene, Matthew photographed over 37 surfers on the beach, following social distancing rules. “It was fantastic to meet so many people coming in or out of the sea, all of them surfing at different levels but enjoying it all the same.
It was especially nice to do it at a time when the beaches weren't so full of people, so you really feel the majesty of nature, especially on a day when the weather is really intense. For the surfers I met, being able to get out in the see has been so important for them over the last year and many of them expressed the immense joy they feel of being in the waves.” - Matthew added.
© Matthew Johnson - Saltburn Surfers
The 32-page zine, which is available to order now, features over 37 images of surfers, accompanied by 9 landscapes of Saltburn.
Photography by: Matthew Johnson
Design by: Daniel Kevin Lloyd
