Documentary & Location Photography

Retreats & Travel

Hilda has spent years in the water alongside retreat leaders — in Australia, South Africa, Indonesia and Sri Lanka — capturing the energy, the community and the moments that make people come back year after year.

This isn't corporate event photography. The camera comes out when something real is happening — not when everyone lines up for it. It's immersive documentary work from someone who surfs, who understands ocean culture, and who fits seamlessly into the rhythm of a retreat without disrupting it.

If you run surf retreats, yoga retreats or ocean-based events and you want imagery that actually shows what it feels like to be there — let's talk.

“I've worked with Hilda for the past 5 years. She's joined us for numerous surf retreats in Australia, Lombok and Sri Lanka — each time capturing the vibes of our retreats perfectly and delivering beautiful imagery. She's not only a talented photographer but also fun, social and down to earth, making working with her really easy and enjoyable.”

- Helena, Founder, Women Soulful Surf

@women_soulful_surf

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A group of people, including men and women, standing on a beach with surfboards, a dog, and ocean in the background.
A woman in a black swimsuit with tattoos is smiling and holding a surfboard on the beach near the ocean.
A group of people participating in a Yoga class outdoors with a woman instructor sitting cross-legged on a mat, leading the session. The participants are lying on their mats in a relaxed pose. The setting includes lush greenery and potted plants in t
A woman with a blue top and blue swim bottoms swimming and smiling in the water with the sky and clouds in the background.
Five people surfing in the ocean, each on a surfboard, with some wearing wetsuits, seen from above over clear green water.
A woman in a black swimsuit sitting on a surfboard in the water, with a coastal cliff and partly cloudy sky in the background.
Woman surfing on a large wave under cloudy sky.
A woman in a patterned long-sleeve top and shorts surfing on a wave, smiling, in black and white.
A woman surfing on a wave in the ocean with hills in the background.
Woman in a floral swimsuit making peace signs with both hands, sticking out her tongue, smiling, and wet, against a bright background.
Woman wearing a tan long-sleeve shirt and black patterned leggings making peace signs with both hands while splashing in water against a cloudy sky background.
A woman in a bikini making a peace sign with her hand, standing outdoors against a bright sky.
A person in an orange shirt and blue shorts stands on the edge of a decorative boat in calm water, preparing to paddle as dark storm clouds loom overhead.
Person with short blond hair sitting on the sand with a brown dog, facing the ocean, on a beach.
A shirtless man with long hair smiling at a girl seated on a surfboard among stacks of surfboards by the water, with hills and blue sky in the background.
A person surfing on a wave in the ocean, with a distant shoreline and hills in the background, in black and white.
A person performing a handstand on a surfboard in the water at the beach with a clear blue sky.
A person in a wetsuit doing a handstand on a surfboard in the ocean, black and white photo with a distant shoreline and cloudy sky
Group of women in swimwear and activewear standing on a sandy beach near surfboards, under thatched beach umbrellas, with trees and the setting sun in the background.
A joyful woman with sunglasses relaxing in a pool, with surfboards and tropical trees in the background.
Three women sitting on mats, smiling and talking outdoors during sunset, with tropical plants in the background.
A woman with long blonde hair holding a small brown puppy at the beach, with straw umbrellas and another woman in swimwear in the background.
Four glasses of yellow beverage with lemon slices on a small wooden tray, placed on a dark surface with soft lighting.
Woman in a red bikini top and black bottoms standing on a sandy beach, drinking from a coconut with a straw. The ocean with boats and green hills are in the background.
Young woman surfing on the ocean, wearing a sun hat and smiling, with blue sky above.
A woman smiling and lying on a surfboard in the ocean, wearing a hat and swimsuit, with a background of cloudy sky and distant land.
Woman in a patterned swimsuit and hat standing on a surfboard, smiling with arms raised, surfing on calm ocean waves with a small island in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A group of women enjoying a dinner party at a long outdoor table set with plates of food, bottles of drinks, and candles, in a garden setting next to a pool.
Slice of bread topped with sliced bananas and peanut butter, a serving of granola, a small bowl of honey with a wooden honey dipper, and a pink flower on a light blue plate set on a woven placemat.
A woman wearing an orange dress and a pink headscarf holding a basket with a large green leaf, standing outdoors in a garden or patio setting with other people and tables in the background.
A woman with wet hair wearing a colorful swimsuit and jewelry, smiling while standing in the ocean with the clear blue sky above.
A woman in a swimsuit running in the water, smiling with waves splashing around her, under a clear sky.
Woman in a blue bikini and sun hat standing on a surfboard in the ocean, with her right arm raised, waves around her, and a cloudy sky above.
A large gray bowl with various fresh vegetables including tomatoes, garlic, red onions, and chili peppers, on a wooden table. Smaller bowls with salt and drinks are also visible in the background.
A group of women and children sitting on the floor in a simple room, interacting and smiling.
A woman holding a floral ceramic plate with rice and curry, sitting outdoors on a wooden chair, with someone in the background also seated outdoors.
A person surfing on a wave in the ocean under a clear blue sky.
Woman in a colorful floral swimsuit and pearl necklace smiling while walking in the water against a blue sky.
A person surfing on a wave in the ocean during cloudy weather, in black and white.
A woman smiling and running outdoors on a sunny day with palm trees in the background.
View of a beach scene with people swimming and surfing, seen through a blurry yellow safety fence.
People sitting and standing on a boat on the water, with one person sitting on a platform with a camera, and a person standing on the boat, in a scenic outdoor setting.
A person standing on a surfboard riding a wave in the ocean on a clear day.
A man in a black t-shirt and white cap stands on a surfboard in the ocean, with a blue sky and green hillside in the background.
Close-up of a person's legs and feet with pink nail polish, hanging upside down against a bright blue sky with scattered white clouds.
Three women embrace and smile after surfing, with surfboards on a vehicle and tropical trees in the background.
Blurred image of the ocean with waves and a small island with palm trees in the distance under a blue sky.
Surfboard with a red fin lying on sandy beach.
A woman surfing on a yellow surfboard in the ocean, wearing a black and white swimsuit, with land and hills in the background under a clear blue sky.
A woman wearing a hat and wetsuit surfing on a wave in black and white.
Woman in floral swimsuit riding a wave on a surfboard in the ocean.
Colorful surfboards with fins resting on the beach, with a shoreline, trees, and beach huts in the background under a clear blue sky.
Several surfboards with fins arranged on a grassy yard area near a patio with potted plants and outdoor furniture.
A man sitting on a surfboard at the beach, smiling and holding a wide-brimmed blue hat, with a sandy shoreline, trees, and a clear blue sky in the background.
Beach scene with several surfboards laid on the sand, a group of women standing and sitting near the shoreline, some in swimsuits, engaging in conversation, and others in the water, with distant hills and calm ocean in the background.
Woman in black swimsuit and hat walking on sandy beach toward the ocean, with a dog lying under a blue beach umbrella and several boats in the water
A shirtless man with long hair and a necklace is holding a broken coconut and making a hand gesture, standing on a lush green roadside. Behind him, several people are holding surfboards and standing in line on a sunny day.
Pop-up yellow tuk-tuk vehicle with a black canopy and lotus flower logo, parked among lush green banana trees, with surfboards stacked on top and two people near the back.
A group of people at the beach sharing coconut drinks, smiling and dressed in casual, summer clothing.
Three women in swimsuits enjoying an outdoor shower surrounded by green tropical plants.
A potted plant, two electric guitars, and framed artworks hanging on a white wall.
A woman smiling and standing in a shallow stream in a lush, green forest with a waterfall in the background.