On November 21 and 22, 2026, São Paulo hosts the second edition of the SurfLens Summit, a gathering for anyone who lives, works in or wants to dive deeper into the world of surf photography and filmmaking. Lineup readers get 20% off tickets with the code LINEUP.
After drawing more than 100 attendees to its debut in Saquarema in June 2025, during the WSL event, the conference heads to São Paulo with Brazilian and international photographers, filmmakers and content creators. The goal is two days of learning, sharing experiences and connecting with industry professionals and brands.
When and where
Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22, 2026, at BlackFrame Estúdios: Rua Professor Clemente Pastore, 165, Lapa, São Paulo.
Who's speaking
Nine speakers are confirmed. Among the highlights is Sebastian Rojas, who has been shooting surf from the water for 40 years. The event brings together different perspectives and experiences, from water photography to video production and building a professional career in the industry.
• Sebastian Rojas
• Aleko Stergiou
• Renato Tinoco
• Ricardo Alves
• Michele Roth
• Marianna Piccoli
• Leo Neves
• Gonçalo
• Ana Catarina
Beyond technique, the talks go behind the scenes of working with images in surfing: how each speaker thinks, creates, chooses gear and builds a career.
A talk at the first edition of the SurfLens Summit, in Saquarema, in June 2025.
What will be covered
• Surf photography from the water and from land
• Positioning, light, composition and timing to capture the action
• Creative process and developing your own eye
• Video production and editing, with storytelling and pacing
• Gear, settings and workflow
• Building a portfolio and turning images into products
• Working with brands, monetization and industry opportunities
The program blends technical content with hands-on industry experience, offering inspiration for anyone looking to sharpen their eye, develop personal projects and expand their professional options.
Lucas Fink, pro skimboarder, at the first edition of the SurfLens Summit, in Saquarema, in 2025.
Who it's for
You don't need to be a pro to attend. The conference is aimed at beginners as well as those who already shoot photos or video professionally, plus content creators in the surf, beach and lifestyle space.
Beyond the talks: meetups, brands and experiences
The experience continues off the stage: the SurfLens Summit creates opportunities to chat with other attendees, swap ideas, meet industry professionals and connect with brands in photography, filmmaking and surfing. The event will also feature brand activations, an attendee kit, giveaways and swag.
The program will also include a surf photography exhibition, giving attendees the chance to see different perspectives, styles and takes on the sport and its relationship with the ocean.
Among the announced partnerships:
• Special edition of Revista Hardcore in collab with the SurfLens Summit
• Free Digipix album for each attendee to customize and receive at home
• Giveaway of 10 annual Lineup Premium subscriptions
• Giveaway of courses from the AV Makers platform
• Giveaway of HB products
• Giveaway of Balance kits
• More swag and giveaways
Attendees swap contacts and experiences during the first edition of the conference.
Tickets at 20% off
Tickets are sold through Sympla, and spots are limited. For Lineup followers, the code LINEUP gets you 20% off. It's a chance to join two days of talks, connections and experiences focused on surf photography and video.
**Get your ticket on Sympla with the code LINEUP. **
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