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Matthew Philip

Yallingup Aerial Photography Print WA

Yallingup Aerial Photography Print WA

$80.00 AUD
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Yallingup Beach in Western Australia. Reef meeting sand, white water over dark rock on the sea. Available as stretched canvas with or without a frame, or as a rolled fine art paper print.

  • Ready to hang with included mounting hardware
  • Fade-resistant inks rated for 100+ years
  • UL Greenguard Gold certified, non-toxic inks
  • FSC-certified sustainable pine wood frame
  • Cotton-polyester canvas composite construction
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Yallingup Aerial Photography Print — Western Australia

Shot straight down where the rock shelf meets the sand at Yallingup, this aerial photograph catches the exact moment the swell arrives: white water breaking over dark reef on one side, clean pale sand on the other, and the two colliding down the middle of the frame.

This is the reef that made Yallingup famous. Western Australian surfing began on this break more than a century ago, and the rock shelf you are looking at is what shapes the wave. From directly above, all of that history reduces to something purely graphic — foam, stone and sand meeting in a single line.

Original aerial photography by Matthew Philip

Personally shot by Australian aerial photographer Matthew Philip on a DJI Mavic 4 Pro. From directly overhead, water stops being a seascape and becomes pattern — and the fine structure inside breaking foam is the hardest thing in coastal photography to hold. The drone's 100MP Hasselblad camera keeps every thread of it defined right up to the largest canvas.

Graphic rather than scenic

With no horizon and no landmark, this piece behaves like contemporary abstract art — which makes it unusually easy to place. It works in bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, offices and modern interiors where a conventional beach scene would look out of step.

It's also a genuine conversation piece: most people read it as a painting or a satellite image first, and the reveal — that it is the birthplace of WA surfing from 80 metres up — is half the pleasure of owning it.

Available as a fine art paper print or stretched canvas, with black, oak and white framing options across a full range of sizes. Every artwork in the Matthew Philip collection comes from his own aerial photographs of places he has personally visited and flown.

About The Location

This is the reef that made Yallingup. Surfing in Western Australia started on this break over a hundred years ago, and the rock shelf in this frame is the thing that shapes the wave.

I hovered directly over the point where the shelf meets the sand and waited for a set. From straight above, all that history collapses into pure graphics — white water breaking over dark reef on one side, clean pale sand on the other, the two colliding right down the middle.

Breaking foam is the hardest subject in coastal photography. Get the file wrong and it turns into a white smear. The 100MP Hasselblad on the Mavic 4 Pro holds every thread of structure inside it, even at the biggest canvas sizes. Most people think this one is a painting until I tell them what it is.

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Frequently asked questions

All canvas prints on this site are made to order—I print each one specifically for you using museum-quality materials, which means a 3–4 week production and delivery window within Australia. This isn't a warehouse clearance; it's a custom-made product crafted to last decades. If you're ordering before a specific date, get in touch and I can often prioritize your print. Free shipping applies Australia-wide, and you'll receive tracking so you know exactly when your piece is arriving.

Paper and poster prints ship much faster—typically 1-2 business days to anywhere in the world, with free international shipping included. If you need your aerial photography print urgently, this is the best option. The paper is archival-grade (same fade-resistant, professional-quality stock I use in gallery prints), so despite the quicker turnaround, you're not compromising on longevity.

Canvas prints ship ready to hang with your choice of frame style at checkout: black, white, or natural oak. Each frame is specifically designed to complement the composition of the aerial photography and arrives attached and ready to display. If you prefer an unframed print, that's available too—giving you the flexibility to source custom framing locally or match existing décor. Paper prints come unframed but can be ordered with frame recommendations included in your package.

Canvas prints are stretched across 390gsm acid-free poly-cotton matte canvas—the same archival-quality material used by professional galleries and museums for fine art. The inks are fade-resistant and non-toxic, rated for 100+ years without noticeable color shift when kept out of direct sunlight. Paper prints come in three finishes: matte (museum-grade), semi-gloss (vibrant), or fine art paper, all archival-rated. As a Perth-based aerial photographer who has shot every image on this site, I've invested in materials that will outlast the trends—your print is an investment in something that lasts.

Canvas and paper prints are low-maintenance. Keep them away from prolonged direct sunlight (which fades any print over decades) and humidity extremes. If dust settles on canvas, a soft, dry, lint-free cloth does the job—no cleaners needed. Paper prints benefit from framing behind glass or acrylic, which provides UV protection and makes them virtually maintenance-free. Both formats are designed to age gracefully; many customers report their prints looking exactly as vibrant 10+ years later.

I stand behind every print. If your canvas or paper print arrives damaged, the colors aren't right, or anything doesn't meet your expectations, contact me immediately with photos. I'll remake it or refund you—no questions, no process. This isn't just a returns policy; it's a commitment to your satisfaction. Email matt@matthewphilip.com and we'll resolve it within 48 hours.