Andre has a huge passion for the ocean. He has worked beneath or on the ocean most of his life, which has given him a deep knowledge of marine life. He seems to be one with the sea and more comfortable there than on land.

Highly regarded in his field of expertise, Andre is one of the most in-demand water camera operators in Australia. He has worked on some of the largest and most complex ocean documentaries ever filmed in Australia, including "Shipwreck Hunters Australia" for Disney Plus, BBC, National Geographic, and Netflix.

As well as being super talented, Andre is one of the most positive, proactive, and resourceful people you will meet. Bringing relentless energy and positive vibes, he is always striving to help the environment in any way, but mostly shares beautiful content to help show the world the wonders we have and inspire others to protect it.

Nush Freedman (Anouska) is an underwater photographer and cinematographer from Exmouth in Western Australia. She has dedicated much of her life to work in, on, and around the ocean and has a deep passion for protecting our blue planet and its wildlife.

Nush is a water woman with training as a freediver, dive master, and skipper. She has traveled to all corners of the globe working in the photography and film industry and has been a part of several high-end blue-chip documentaries and conservation missions. You can find Nush on "Shipwreck Hunters" on Disney +.

Her work often features the animals that can be found on her home reef, Ningaloo (Nyinggulu), and her greatest passion is protecting this reef and its inhabitants against industrialisation.

Brooke Pyke is an award-winning ocean photographer based on the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia. Her body of work serves to ignite awareness and the underwater realm. With every frame, she aspires to kindle a collective dedication, nurturing a desire to safeguard our oceans and its inhabitants for future generations. Join her on a journey through the depths, where imagery becomes a catalyst for change and preservation.

Guardians of Western Australia’s Marine Jewel of Ningaloo. We are a dedicated coalition committed to safeguarding the Ningaloo Reef’s pristine ecosystem. Through advocacy, conservation efforts, and community engagement, we work tirelessly to preserve this natural wonder for generations to come.

Winner of the 2022 OPY Awards: Brooke won the international Ocean Photographer of The Year Female Fifty Fathoms award. This award celebrates inspirational women in ocean photography.

The inspiration for my work begins with observing life and culture around me, and then reflecting on those complexities of life, responding to beauty and injustice as equal muses and telling visual stories that attempt to affirm or challenge preconceived paradigms and beliefs. Humankind’s existence within the natural world provides ample material to reflect on: both honourable and good, and at other times cruel and depraved.

Defining elements of my style would be attention to light and movement. Light is like truth – it reveals, it brings understanding and insight into things hidden or partly obscured. We see in two ways: eyesight and heartsight. The former relates to the physical realm, the latter to the metaphysical, spiritual.

Movement is energy. Energy is life. Movement equates to life – a quality I attempt to evoke in my work. The kinetic energy required to produce my drawings, paintings, and sculptures becomes an experiential transfer from artist to audience.

I have been practicing as a professional artist since my return from studying fine art in Italy in 2005. My work spans various media and multiple forms of expression. Parallel to my artistic work, I am involved in ongoing efforts to educate and comment on environmental issues, having partnered with several organizations over the years to raise funds and awareness of the plight of endangered species, in particular the rhino and penguin populations in Southern Africa.

Ian Daniell is a British artist and ocean explorer living and working in Wooditchup | Margaret River, WA. His practice, Life-Size Ocean Art, is a celebration of Australia’s iconic marine life and an ode to encounters in the wild.

Having grown up by the north east coast of England, Ian studied at both Chelsea and Camberwell College of Arts in London between 2006 and 2010. The sculptor and painter produced solo exhibitions and featured in several group shows, including the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, during a twelve year spell in the UK capital. He also worked as an art technician and project manager during this time, producing work for the likes of Sir Anish Kapoor and the British Museum.

In 2018 the artist travelled to Western Australia. Subsequent encounters with wild orca, whale sharks and giant manta rays inspired him to relocate and begin producing his current series of ocean inspired work. Several exhibitions throughout the Margaret River Region followed in 2021 and 2022. In the past 18 months Ian has taken part in group shows; Bunbury Biennale 2023 at BRAG, Art Is at Christian Fletcher Gallery, Dunsborough, Coalesce at FORM Gallery, Claremont, and Walyalup Waters at PS Art Space, Fremantle, as well as producing two solo exhibitions OCEAN and, later, SWIM at Kamilė Gallery, Perth. Krill (2022), a work depicting thousands of tiny krill at 1:1 scale, was recently acquired by WA Museum | Boola Bardip and is set to be displayed alongside Otto the Blue Whale.

Jake Wilton is a professional nature and travel photographer from NSW, Australia. Jake’s journey into photography began in 2019 while living and working on the Ningaloo Reef. After spending the first few years focused on underwater photography, he has now built an expanded portfolio in the travel, wildlife, and accommodation fields, which he incorporates into his commercial client partnerships. Jake has a passion for all things nature and hopes to use his imagery to help drive conservation initiatives both domestic and abroad to ensure our natural world thrives into the future.

Notable Awards

• 2021 – Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year – 1st Prize ‘Emerging Photographer of the Year’
• 2022 – Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year – 1st Prize ‘Threatened Species’
• 2022 – Ocean Photography Awards – 3rd Prize ‘Portfolio Award’
• 2022 – Underwater Tour Awards – 1st Prize ‘Overall Guru Award’

Current Partnerships

• Nikon Australia Creator
• Aquatica Digital Ambassador
• Epson Australia

Notable Clients

• Nikon Australia
• GoPro
• Ritz Carlton Hotels
• Discovery Channel
• Taylors Wines
• Four Seasons Hotels
• Kayak
• OTIS Eyewear
• Tourism Western Australia
• Tourism Northern Territory

Julia Freiseisen is an intuitive painter from Austria, currently living in Perth, WA.

Surrounded and inspired by a vast and diverse landscape, it is reflected in her large-scale paintings which are balanced, visually appealing, and emotionally resonant. Creating art serves as a means for her to navigate and channel her emotions.

To ‘read’ a painting, Julia asks the audience for a period of observation, not only of what is immediately present, but also of what lies within ourselves, almost like an act of meditation.

Besides working on her craft in the Artstudio, Julia is a passionate gardener and has a deep connection to nature.

The goal of her efforts is to preserve and protect ecosystems and minimise the harm done to land and wildlife. This undertaking can be achieved by acknowledging that humans are a part of nature, not distinct from it – the way in which we treat the environment is a reflection of how we treat ourselves.

Represented by: Kamilė Gallery.

Mural in Mosman Park: Ceramic/Steel Sculpture with First Nation Artists.

Growing up on the South Coast of England, Ollie developed a love for the ocean from a young age, which led him to pursue a career in Marine Biology. After completing his studies in the UK, Ollie spent almost 8 years travelling the world and working in marine conservation, the dive industry, and photography.

Ollie now resides in Exmouth, Western Australia, with amazing access to the Ningaloo Reef and its iconic megafauna. "It’s hard to find a better place to be an underwater photographer," he says.

Past Achievements

• British Underwater Photographer of the Year 2023
• Ocean Photographer of the Year finalist across two categories

Internationally acclaimed conservation photojournalist Paul Hilton is a wildlife crime consultant and has partnered with some of the largest conservation Not for profits in the world, such as the Rainforest Action Network, Greenpeace, WildAid and the Oceanic Preservation Society. Paul has dedicated his life to his craft, becoming renowned for photojournalism that highlights wildlife crime and our relationship with the planet.

In this quest, Paul has spent the past three decades documenting deforestation, focusing on land clearing and the illegal wildlife trade in Sumatra’s Leuser Eco-system; following the shark-fin trade across the globe, from the fishing ports of Yemen and the Middle East to the high seas of the Pacific and Indian oceans; documenting life onboard long-lining fleets from Taiwan, China, the Philippines, and Indonesia; in the dried seafood markets of Southern China and Hong Kong; documenting a newly-discovered blue whale migration; satellite tagging of humpback whales; and documenting sustainable pole-and-line tuna fisheries worldwide. Paul is presently working on Kala Munda, an in-depth look into deforestation and habitat destruction and its impact on the Australian continent.

Paul’s footage of the illegal wildlife trade features heavily throughout the film ‘Racing Extinction’, produced by the Ocean Preservation Society and directed by Oscar-winner, Louie Psihoyos, which premiered at the Sundance film festival in Utah.

His work has been featured also in numerous television documentaries: Change Drivers for Discovery Channel, Ocean Warriors directed by Robert Redford for Animal Planet and Why On Earth, alongside Clint Eastwood.

In 2010, he launched his first book, Man & Shark, highlighting the global shark-finning industry. He has received numerous awards for his conservation photography, including:

• 2012 World Press Photo award for his work on the shark-fin issue
• Wildlife Photographer of the Year in 2012, 2014, 2016, and 2020
• Asian Geographic Best of the Decade series
• Ark Trust Award for exposing bear bile farming in China for Animals Asia Foundation

His images have been published in books such as Black Market, Hidden, Photographer Against Wildlife Crime, and The Evidence Project.

Hailing from Australia, Shannon Wild is an acclaimed wildlife photographer, cinematographer, and a devoted advocate for wildlife conservation.

Since 2004, she has lent her creative talents to esteemed organisations like National Geographic, NatGeo Wild, the United Nations, as well as numerous wildlife-focused NGOs and non-profits such as Wild Tomorrow Fund, The Perfect World Foundation, and WildAid.

In 2017, Shannon established Wild In Africa – Bracelets For Wildlife, a heartfelt initiative aimed at providing direct support to various wildlife conservation organizations. Additionally, she co-founded MAC MEDIA, a natural history and film production company based in Southern and East Africa, offering comprehensive equipment rental, filming vehicles, and aircraft services.

With three published books to her name and a distinguished international speaking career, including appearances in the NatGeo Live series, Shannon also serves on the board of directors of the Wildlife Society of Filmmakers. Her background as a former creative director brings a keen eye for detail and design to her work.

Shannon proudly represents multiple conservation charities and foundations as an ambassador, all while maintaining an active presence on Instagram (@shannon__wild), where she generously shares her expertise through regular posts that include photography tips, camera settings, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her captivating work.

Daniel is a professional underwater photographer and videographer. Born and raised on the east coast of Australia, he has been surrounded by the ocean all his life.

After years of working as a dive instructor, he picked up an underwater camera and instantly fell in love with photography. He has never looked back since.

Daniel seeks to share the beauty and magic of the underwater world, inspiring conservation and change through his photography.

The oceans are the lungs of our world, and its inhabitants need all the protection we can provide for them.