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I’ve spent the last two decades exploring and filming the incredible marine life of the Gulf of California, Guadalupe Island, the Revillagigedo Archipelago, and the Pacific coast of the Baja California Peninsula. Along the way, I’ve had the chance to work on some amazing natural history documentaries with organizations like the BBC Studios, National Geographic, Freeborne Media, Silverback Films, Humblebee Films, Terra Mater, and Canal Once.
I am constantly shooting stock as well – living in one of the most robust and beautiful underwater ecosystems in the world.
I’m proud my work has been showcased in the following projects:
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Awards
I’m honored to have received the following awards. Through these projects, I’ve aimed to bring attention to the ocean’s beauty, the challenges it faces, and the urgent need for conservation. I believe that when people see and connect with the ocean, they’re more likely to protect it. These awards and film festival selections speak to not only the quality of the productions, but also their potential impact to drive change.
Film & Photography
| Winner ADEX Voice of the Ocean 2018 |
| Best Mexican Short Film at the Mexico International Film Festival 2017 |
| Finisterra Arrábida Film Art & Tourism Festival 2017/ Nature & Wildlife Category |
| Two-time Winner – Howard Hall Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year (OG Picoty): 2017, 2013* |
| Best in Show – Mosaico Natura Mexico CONABIO 2017 |
| 1st Place – Mosaico Natura México CONABIO/Fauna Category 2017 |
| Two-time Winner – Donostia CIMASUB San Sebastian International Submarine Film Festival: 1st Place 2013*; 2nd Place 2016 |
| 1st Place and 2nd Place at Best Short Film Canary Islands International UW Film Festival 2017 |
| Video – Nature’s Best Photography Windland Awards 2014* |
| Award of Excellence by Best Shorts Competition 2014* |
| Award of Distinction by Best Shorts Competition 2014* |
| Humanitarian Award by Best Shorts Competition 2014* |
| Award of Best in Cinematography by Beneath The Waves Film Festival 2013* |
| Award of Best in Cinematography by Beneath The Waves Film Festival 2013* |
| Stan Waterman Award for Best in Cinematography by Beneath The Sea Film Festival 2013 |
Film Festival Awards with “Whale Wisdom”
| New York Wild Film Festival 2020 (New York, USA): Best Wildlife Film |
| New York Festivals TV & Film Awards 2020 (New York, USA): Gold World Medal (Categories: Cinematography, Nature & Wildlife) |
| Sondrio Festival 2019 (Sondrio, Italy): Special Mention by the International Panel of Judges |
| WIFF – Woodpecker International Film Festival 2019 (New Delhi, India): Best Film (Category: Environmental Challenges) |
| WFFR – Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam 2019 (Rotterdam, Netherlands): Flamingo Award (Category: Animal Behaviour) |
| Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards 2019 (Cannes, France): Winner Gold Dolphin (Category: Nature, Environment & Ecology) |
| Green Screen – Internationales Naturfilmfestival Eckenförde 2019 (Eckenförde, Germany): Best Marine Film |
| IWFF – International Wildlife Film Festival 2019 (Montana, USA): Best Human-Wildlife Interaction Film |
| US International Film & Video Festival 2019 (Redondo Beach, USA): Gold Camera (Category: Documentary: Nature, Wildlife), Silver Screen (Category: Documentary: Craft/Production Techniques: Cinematography), Best of Festival Nominee (Category: Documentary) |
| International Ocean Film Festival |
| IOFF Wildlife Award Winner 2020 |
Honorable Mentions
| Sea Hero Recognition (September 2022) |
| Mosaico Natura México CONABIO 2017 – Video |
| Blue Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit 2016 – Cinematography |
| Blue Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit 2016 – Short Film Category |
| Blue Ocean Film Festival & Conservation Summit 2014 – Cinematography |
Presenter at Film Festivals
| 59th, 62nd and 66th Annual Boston Sea Rovers Clinic Film Festival (2013, 2016, 2020) |
| Jackson Wild 2019: Masters of the Sea |
| The Explorers Club 2018 – Mexican Sapphire: The Astonishing Marine Life in the Waters of the Baja California Peninsula |
| The International Ocean Film Tour 2017 |
| The Monterey Underwater Film Festival 2014 |
| Inductee to the Boston Sea Rovers 2013 |
License Stock Footage
Explore my stock library of whales, sharks, dolphins and more, all shot in 4K and above.
Work For Hire
I can shoot a sequence, serve as an underwater cameraman or produce your shoot.
Fine Art Prints
Bring the ocean into your space! Order an underwater print from my online gallery.
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