Chelu Surfboards

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audiovisual production

Photography, Video Production, Website Design, Visual Storytelling, Creative Direction

Chelu Surfboards is a family-owned brand with Latin American roots and a Californian spirit. We developed the audiovisual production and website to translate its handcrafted essence into a contemporary visual language connected to the ocean and surf culture.

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photography

The photographic production follows a documentary approach, capturing the shaping process of Chelu Surfboards inside the workshop and in its natural environment.

photography

Surfboard shaping process at Chelu Surfboards workshop – handcrafted surfboard craftsmanship

film

The film takes a documentary approach. It follows the rhythm of the workshop, from preparation to the beach. Using natural light and atmosphere, it highlights the link between craftsmanship and surf culture.

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Surfer holding handcrafted Chelu surfboard by beach truck – surf lifestyle photography

website

The design prioritizes large imagery, video integration, and a clean editorial layout that allows the brand story to unfold naturally through scrolling. The site connects the workshop, and the surf lifestyle into a cohesive digital experience that reinforces Chelu’s identity as a handcrafted surfboard brand.

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audiovisual production: The Croma Studio

client: Chelu Surfboards
location: San Clemente, California