Pat Schmidt Surfing in Panama – Dynamic Action Surf Photography by Ryan Struck for Volcom, Billabong & Premium Surf Brands
High-energy surf action shot by New Jersey-based commercial photographer and director Ryan Struck, capturing professional surfer Pat Schmidt riding a powerful wave in Panama. This dynamic image showcases athletic prowess, barreling turquoise waves, spray, speed, and tropical ocean adventure in vibrant natural daylight with cinematic composition that conveys thrill, skill, and exotic surf exploration. Perfect for creative directors, art directors, producers, and photo researchers at top surf-focused agencies (e.g., Wieden+Kennedy, 72andSunny, Anomaly) and high-budget brands such as Quiksilver, Billabong, Patagonia, Hurley, Vans, Rip Curl, or publications like Surfer Magazine, The Inertia, Eastern Surf Magazine seeking authentic visuals for global surf campaigns, boardshorts/activewear collections, travel editorials, athlete endorsements, branded content series, or high-production video stills that highlight performance, tropical destinations, and wave-riding passion.