“No ocean, no life. No blue, no green. No ocean, no us.” – Dr. Sylvia Earle

In search of breathtaking skies and majestic ocean views just beyond the city, we found the dramatic Atlantic coastline to be the perfect backdrop for our Oceans shoot.

In August, we journeyed from Manhattan to Rockaway Beach — a restorative refuge where New Yorkers escape to the sea.

With a 5:00 a.m. call time, the beach revealed itself as an enchanting and peaceful haven. Soft coral skies and cotton-candy clouds hovered above the water, while the sun’s first rays filtered through broken clouds, scattering glistening light across the ocean’s surface.

From the quiet of dawn to the warmth of mid-morning, our time at Rockaway was filled with beauty, adventure, and unexpected encounters with the sweetest dogs and kindest souls.

A few of our most memorable moments as a team.