earching for waves in Central California with some of my favorite people to photograph, the @billabongwomens surf team. Photo by @morganmaassenUnderwater exploration in Waimea Bay, Hawaii with @evanmock. Photo by Morgan Maassenphoto of @frankieharrer, duckdiving under a wave on a crystal-clear day in Hawaii. photo by @morganmaassenTrevor Gordon (@tearevor), floating in the open ocean off of FijiOver-under while paddling out to a surf an outer reef in Hawaii. Photo by @morganmaassenWatching fall storms explode off of the South of France. Photo by @morganmaassen

One of the things Morgan Maassen loves most is the ocean. So when he participated in our Photograph Your Love® Instagram Takeover for a week, it was primarily shots of the sea that he shared. Some are dramatic, some serene, and all are stunning works of beauty.

Morgan Maassen is super inspiring. With hard work, a lot of ingenuity, a bit of luck and a passion for the craft, he has carved out a dream career without a college degree in photography. He’s approaching a quarter million followers on Instagram and he travels the globe for his job. His enviable client list includes, in part, Apple, Audi, Red Bull, Nike, Mercedes Benz, Urban Outfitters, Samsung, Mini Cooper, Volvo, Monster Energy, Lexus, Quiksilver, Patagonia, Billabong, Roxy, Hurley, Facebook Inc, Tommy Bahama and Verizon Wireless. How impressive is that?!

Be sure to check out Morgan’s Maassen’s IG takeover to see a collection of his gorgeous photos from up and down his home state of California and on to Oregon, Hawaii, France, Australia, New Zealand and the Caribbean. Morgan sells prints of selected images from his website at morganmaassen.com which we print at Color Services on Hahnemühle fine art paper and ship for him on a regular basis. Many of his popular images have a serenity that would certainly be a joy to live with. Besides still photography, he is also a film maker. Morgan is a genuine, easygoing guy and it’s always a pleasure to work with him. We are so proud of his accomplishments!

Morgan Maassen has joined the growing list of photographers who have participated in our Photograph Your Love® Instagram Takeover. Follow him @morganmaassen to see more samples of his talent. We know you’ll find his work inspiring! And follow along with us @colorservices for a fresh daily dose of fine imagery. We feature a different photographer from our customer base each week. Color Services is so happy to provide this platform to showcase exceptional photography and keep your creative juices flowing!

~ Linda