about me

I am an award-winning conservation photographer and filmmaker specialising in the ocean and the natural world.

With more than two decades spent working in, on and beneath the ocean, my photography combines a strong visual approach with a deep understanding of marine life. My work ranges from intimate portraits of marine species to wider stories exploring biodiversity, science, our relationship with the ocean, and the challenges facing marine ecosystems.

My images have been published by National Geographic Portugal, Oceanographic, and other international publications and organisations, and have been used in books, exhibitions and conservation campaigns. My work has received several international distinctions, including being named Ocean Geographic Conservation Photographer of the Year in 2021.

Alongside still photography, I work as an underwater videographer and filmmaker, producing visual stories focused primarily on the ocean, science and conservation. Whether through a single photograph or a film, my approach remains the same: strong imagery, authentic storytelling and respect for the subject.

Knowing what lies behind the image

My work is shaped by a background that goes far beyond photography.

I am a marine biologist and researcher, and I have spent thousands of hours underwater, taking part in numerous scientific expeditions and biodiversity surveys. I have authored or co-authored five books on marine life and dozens of scientific publications, developing extensive knowledge of marine biodiversity and species identification, particularly in the Northeast Atlantic.

This scientific background is not separate from my photography — it informs it.

Understanding animal behaviour helps me anticipate a moment before it happens. Recognising species and habitats allows me to find stories that might otherwise go unnoticed. And years of working alongside scientists and conservationists have given me a deeper understanding of the issues behind the images.

This allows me to work comfortably at the intersection of photography, science and conservation, translating complex subjects into images and stories that remain both visually compelling and scientifically accurate.

Stories that matter

Much of my work is driven by a simple belief: powerful images can change the way we perceive the natural world.

My assignments and personal projects explore marine wildlife, biodiversity, scientific research and conservation — from documenting individual species and behaviours to telling broader stories about ecosystems and the people working to understand and protect them.

I work with editorial publications, conservation organisations, scientific institutions, NGOs and ocean-focused brands, creating photography and film for editorial stories, campaigns, books, exhibitions, documentaries and communication projects.

Science helps me understand the ocean. Photography and film are how I choose to tell its stories.