Discovering Ticino

Meet Chris Burkard. Now, you'd think he's Swiss with a name such as his but... Chris Burkard is a self-taught photographer and artist, based in Pismo Beach, California.

At the age of 32, Burkard is an accomplished explorer, photographer, creative director, speaker, and author. He has established himself as a known name in the surf and outdoor industries, whose work is layered by outdoor lifestyle and travel subjects.

Searching for wild, remote destinations and offbeat landscapes, Burkard portrays the humble placement of the human in contrast to nature... he has of late discovered the Ticino!