“Chris CoteTransWorld Surf“"If Brian Bielmann quit shooting photos right now, his body of work would already be considered, in my eyes, to be one of the greatest collections of oceanic (both above and below water) images on Earth. Thankfully, Bielmann shows no sign of stopping any time soon, in fact, he just gets better and better every day! There's something special about the images and moments Brian Bielmann captures. Simply put, his photos have soul."”
“Derek RiellyPublisher, Stab Magazine“Brian Bielmann is the living spirit of surfing. His work spans four generations of surfers and yet he himself is ageless. Brian is part post-modernist, part traditionalist, whose skills are both dramatic and once-in-a-lifetime. I remember asking Brian what sorta thrill shooting surfing gave him and he said, "It's like God is handing you this little batch of gems. It's the most wonderful, wonderful feeling.”
“Kirstie JohnstoneAMV BBDO“We had the good fortune to work with Brian on our recent Guinness print campaign, and without doubt he was the best person for the job. His vast knowledge of the ocean and his incredible‘eye' for beautiful compositions was exactly what was required. Brian also married a highly professional attitude with a wonderful sense of humour and warmth. The result was a body of work that surpassed all our expectations. We and the client couldn't be more pleased with the results.”
“Marv WatsonRed Bull“Brian Bielmann is not referred to as a legend or a pioneer without good reason. My go-to guy for anything water-related, he's a thoroughly great guy and a handsome bugger to boot.”
“Mom Bielmann“Undoubtedly the most handsome, most talented and sweetest surf photographer to have ever graced this planet. All I want to do is pinch his rosey little cheeks.”
“Tom CareyVolcom“Brian is one of the only photographers to still be at the top of his game after 35 years. His versatility is second to none as he's able to adapt to any condition. His archives continue to win numerous photo contests. As a staff photographer at Volcom Boardwear he's a great asset, encompassing everything from catalog shoots to even great skate shots.”
“Jeff DivinePhoto Editor, Surfer's Journal“Being well rounded as a surf photographer is more rare than you would think. Brian has had years of experience from the water, the overviews, the characters and capturing the "vibe" of our unique subculture of surfers. Brian does it all and does it better than most.”
“Casey KoteenManaging Editor, TransWorld Surf“Brian has all sorts of range as a surf photographer. He's shot everything from fashion, to rock starts, to surf. From world champ Mark Richards to Andy Irons. Bielmann's captured them all and just about everything else important that's happened on Hawaii's North Shore since 1975. He was there to document the early days of Teahupo'o and put a fresh perspective on it 10 years later with his underwater odyssey.”
“Sean DohertyEditor and Writer, The Moment“One of the most prolific and inspiring photographers of the modern era. Most photogs manage to have a good year every now and then, Brian has had 20 of these in a row.”