honorable mention
Valentina Cucchiara italyPhoto © Valentina Cucchiara
title
Manta madness
Filming and photographing the underwater world since 1998, Valentina discovered a continuous source of inspiration and a never-ending learning environment.
Her extensive experience as an underwater camerawoman and photographer, combined with her well-honed skills as a technical diver, full cave diver and biologist, allowed her to work alongside explorers, conservationists and artists on a wide range of projects (art installations, documentaries, commercials, broadcast).
She thrives on the challenges brought by the different working environments, and she brings boundless energy, enthusiasm and great skill to her underwater camera work.
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entry description
Mantas gather in the Carribean during summer months, to feed in the rich waters where whale sharks as well come in large numbers. Isla Mujeres, Mexicoabout the photographer
Biologist with a background in conservation and ecology, and with a passion for traveling and creative arts, Valentina discovered diving during her University years and found a way to combine all her loves into one.Filming and photographing the underwater world since 1998, Valentina discovered a continuous source of inspiration and a never-ending learning environment.
Her extensive experience as an underwater camerawoman and photographer, combined with her well-honed skills as a technical diver, full cave diver and biologist, allowed her to work alongside explorers, conservationists and artists on a wide range of projects (art installations, documentaries, commercials, broadcast).
She thrives on the challenges brought by the different working environments, and she brings boundless energy, enthusiasm and great skill to her underwater camera work.
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