In 2009, over half of all US art galleries went out of business during the recession. Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery was born during this precarious time, growing its business slowly, one happy client at a time. Fast forward to 2016, Aaron Chang Galleries have won numerous awards, including “Gallery of the Year” and “Artist of the Year” while creating a solid base of clients and fans locally and internationally. Over the years, Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery has worked with numerous corporate, commercial and residential clients to help them live and work in an inspired space through photographic art. The gallery has won these clients through excellent customer service and a virtual mock-up program that helps the client visualize their space transformed by Aaron's fine photography before their purchase.Erika's marketing and social media efforts have also helped get the word out about Aaron's inspiring work. Aaron has an especially engaged fan base on Facebook: @aaronchanggallery and with his VIP Club: AaronChang.com.Recently, Aaron was nominated "Ambassador of the Arts" by the San Diego Tourism Authority. Numerous publications have also featured or mentioned Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery as a destination location for Solana Beach and San Diego such as Forbes Magazine, Coastal Living Magazine, Modern Luxury Magazine, KUSI TV, Ranch and Coast Magazine, KFMB TV and more...In 2015, Aaron Chang Ocean Art Galleries was commissioned to create healing art pieces for two Sharp Hospitals in the San Diego area. The Sharp Rancho Bernardo commission is comprised of over 200 pieces of photographic fine art featuring the landscape, flora, and fauna of North Inland San Diego county along with a custom wall sculpture. In addition, Aaron also won the bid for Sharp Hospital Chula Vista Ocean Towers, which will be installed in March 2019. Erika’s passion for Aaron and his photography is a driving force in her career and life. Erika and Aaron have two boys, ages 16 and 12.

Aaron Chang Photo Active Wear started out as a photo-based apparel company that featured Aaron Chang's photography. The brand grew into a junior's swim manufacturer with a solid base of specialty surf retailers and high end department stores. Aaron Chang swim designs were groundbreaking in the use of photographic imagery and sublimation. It set the standards for today's modern swim apparel. Retailers included: Nordstrom, Macy's & Victoria's Secret. Annual sales in '01: $4.2 million / year before Erika & Aaron licensed out the business to raise a family. Aaron Chang International ran until December 2008.