1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 This week on&amp;nbsp;The Temple of Surf Podcast, we welcome Laurent Pujol, an underwater cameraman and surf photographer whose work has helped define how modern surfing is seen, remembered, and felt. Laurent’s career sits at the crossroads of risk, patience, and absolute precision. Shooting from inside the impact zone, often beneath moving mountains of water, he has developed a rare sensitivity to timing and positioning, the kind that only comes from years spent reading the ocean at its most unpredictable. In this conversation, we go beyond the surface of surf photography to explore what it truly means to work inside the wave, where mistakes are not an option and instinct is everything. A central part of the episode dives into Laurent’s involvement with 100 Foot Wave, the groundbreaking documentary series that brought big-wave surfing into living rooms around the world. Laurent shares what it takes to film waves of that scale, not just technically, but mentally. From safety decisions to trust within the water team, he explains how capturing moments at that level requires humility, preparation, and an almost meditative calm in the face of real danger. We also rewind to European surf history, talking about the legendary Quiksilver Pro France in Hossegor. Laurent reflects on the unique atmosphere of the event, the raw power of the beachbreak, and how photographing high-performance surfing in such conditions shaped his eye and career. These memories paint a vivid picture of a time when surf contests felt wilder, closer, and deeply connected to place. Beyond iconic events and productions, this episode explores Laurent’s philosophy of image-making. He speaks about restraint in an era of overproduction, the importance of waiting rather than forcing a shot, and why the most meaningful images often come when ego steps aside. His perspective resonates far beyond photography, touching on surfing as a practice of presence, listening, and respect for forces far bigger than ourselves. As always on The Temple of Surf Podcast, the conversation drifts naturally into stories, reflection, and the unseen layers of surf culture. This episode is not just for photographers or filmmakers, it’s for anyone fascinated by the invisible work behind iconic images, and for surfers who understand that the ocean rewards those who move with intention rather than urgency. A deep, thoughtful episode with one of the quiet craftsmen of modern surf imagery, raw, honest, and deeply connected to the water. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; The Temple of Surf Podcast http://www.thetempleofsurf.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39866180/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/197845295