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ABOUT

Daniel is an underwater photographer based in Sydney, Australia. He first picked up a camera underwater in 2021 and quickly became hooked on the challenge of capturing the ocean’s hidden world. Since then, diving and photography have become an important part of his life, giving him a way to slow down, observe, and share moments that often go unnoticed beneath the surface.

Much of his time is spent exploring Sydney’s coastline, refining techniques to capture both the fine details of marine life and the sense of movement and atmosphere that make the underwater world so captivating. He has also travelled further afield to experience different marine environments, building a body of work that reflects both curiosity and respect for the ocean.

Through his photography, Daniel hopes to inspire others to appreciate the beauty and fragility of marine life, and to see the underwater world not as something distant, but as part of our shared home worth protecting.

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My photography has been recognised with multiple awards in internationally renowned competitions, earning acknowledgment from the global photography community.

Click below to see the full list of awards.

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Ocean Photographer of the Year 2025

Highly Commended
Wildlife Category

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FPA Environmental Awards 2025

Runner Up

Ocean Worlds Category

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Asferico 2025

Highly Commended
Underwater Worlds Category

 

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Think Pink 2024​

3rd 

Macro Category

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Underwater Awards Australasia 2024

3rd
Sydney Category

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9th HugyCup

2nd
Overall

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Australian Geographic NPotY 2023

Finalist
Black and White

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Underwater Awards Australasia 2025

2nd
Sydney Category

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OGPICOTY 2025

Highly Commended
Colour Print Category

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Nature Conservancy Oceania 2024

Grand Prize Winner

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Underwater Awards Australasia 2024

3rd
Australia Category

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OGPICOTY 2024

Highly Commended
Emerging Photographer

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UN Worlds Ocean Day 2024

2nd
Underwater seascapes category

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Australian Geographic NPotY 2023

Finalist
Macro

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