Of course freediving has limitations and for Annie, that's what makes freediving photography so incredibly special.
Annie Guttridge Photography.
All underwater imagery featured on this website was taken while freediving, on a single breath of air. All subjects were highly respected in their natural habitat with absolutely no physical contact taking place, unless for research purposes.
Annie’s work has been featured by popular brands such as National Geographic and Discovery Channel, and her passion and ambition to help save our oceans has seen her donate imagery to conservationists, scientists, enthusiasts, children and schools to inspire the next generation.
Why does Annie choose to photograph while freediving? Connecting to sea life can be difficult, especially as the bubbles generated from scuba tanks can startle sea creatures long before a diver has seen them. Freediving, however offers a quiet and peaceful presence allowing both the diver and animal a calming underwater exchange. Most animals find a good freediver interesting and their unobtrusive technique increases trust, allowing the photographer closer to the animal to capture its portrait or behavior.
Of course freediving has limitations and for Annie, that's what makes freediving photography incredibly special. Diver breathhold, technique and safety coupled with camera expertise, framing and editing skills completes the ultimate underwater cocktail of challenges and adventure.
In Focus.
Rays
Some of Annie’s most captivating pieces feature rays. From southern stingrays, to eagle rays, yellow stingrays and the charismatic mantas (now Mobula). Please enjoy her gallery by clicking below.
Turtles
From turtle tracks and eggs, to hatchlings, juveniles and adults, Annie has captured the full turtle lifecycle. Enjoy scrolling through her portfolio by pressing the button below.
Sharks
From the whale sharks of The Maldives, to the wobbegongs of Indonesia and beyond, sharks will always dominate Annie’s heart and fuel her passion for underwater photography.
