Expedition Guide

• Apr 2022 - Present

Photographer and Naturalist onboard Heritage Explorer and Heritage Adventurer. Delivers formal presentations on various topics, conducts zodiac excursions and guides groups ashore. Photographer and Naturalist onboard Heritage Explorer and Heritage Adventurer. Delivers formal presentations on various topics, conducts zodiac excursions and guides groups ashore.

Wildlife/ commercial Photographer

• Oct 2020 - Present

I launched my own freelance photography business in October. I am now one of the leading photographers in the Kaikoura area due to my knowledge of the wildlife and keen eye. When being hired for any commercial photography and film work, I will plan a package that is custom to the job for the best results. I launched my own freelance photography business in October. I am now one of the leading photographers in the Kaikoura area due to my knowledge of the wildlife and keen eye. When being hired for any commercial photography and film work, I will plan a package that is custom to the job for the best results.

Marketing and Sales Manager

• Nov 2020 - Mar 2022

Camera Operator

• Nov 2016 - Sep 2021

Filmed and photographed behind scenes for a National Geographic-funded Documentary. I assisted with the underwater Camera operator and shot GVS. Filmed and photographed behind scenes for a National Geographic-funded Documentary. I assisted with the underwater Camera operator and shot GVS.

Marketing Manager and Photographer

• Oct 2018 - Oct 2020

Photographer

• Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

In-water guide and underwater photographer for daily Humpback whale encounters in Uoleva, Tonga. Delivered safety and educational talks on the boat and hosted the evening wildlife and photography presentations. Assisted with Boat handling of two 7 metre RIB's. In-water guide and underwater photographer for daily Humpback whale encounters in Uoleva, Tonga. Delivered safety and educational talks on the boat and hosted the evening wildlife and photography presentations. Assisted with Boat handling of two 7 metre RIB's.

Naturalist Guide

• 2014 - 2018

Ensured the safety of passengers at sea during their adventure tourism activity. Delivered educational talks of the biology and behavioral aspects of Dusky dolphins, albatross, and other marine life encountered on the tour and assisted with boat handling. Member of the social media team and created educational content for the tours. Ensured the safety of passengers at sea during their adventure tourism activity. Delivered educational talks of the biology and behavioral aspects of Dusky dolphins, albatross, and other marine life encountered on the tour and assisted with boat handling. Member of the social media team and created educational content for the tours.

Camera operator

• Sep 2017 - Sep 2017

Filmed a short location piece for the news channel insert. Filmed a short location piece for the news channel insert.

Scientific Photographer

• 2015 - 2015

Conducted land and boat-based research of Northern resident orca, humpbacks, and fin whales for a summer at a remote Canadian research station. Duties included; taking and managing photo ID and bubble net feeding data, analysing and monitoring passive acoustics of orca and humpbacks through a network of hydrophones. Assisted in marine vessel surveys to collect data, including geographical location, skin samples, prey samples and photo ID. Conducted land and boat-based research of Northern resident orca, humpbacks, and fin whales for a summer at a remote Canadian research station. Duties included; taking and managing photo ID and bubble net feeding data, analysing and monitoring passive acoustics of orca and humpbacks through a network of hydrophones. Assisted in marine vessel surveys to collect data, including geographical location, skin samples, prey samples and photo ID.

Scientific Photographer

• 2014 - 2014

Managed fin ID catalogue. Sorted and graded photographs of Australian humpback dolphins and Snubfin dolphins. Collected field data, handled biopsy samples, navigated the boat, and carried out boat maintenance. Managed fin ID catalogue. Sorted and graded photographs of Australian humpback dolphins and Snubfin dolphins. Collected field data, handled biopsy samples, navigated the boat, and carried out boat maintenance.

Scientific Photographer

• 2014 - 2014

Built and managed fin ID catalogue of Common dolphins. Duties included sorting and grading photographs, maintaining the field database and collecting field data. Delivered customer education onboard Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari and had the responsibility of training new volunteers. Built and managed fin ID catalogue of Common dolphins. Duties included sorting and grading photographs, maintaining the field database and collecting field data. Delivered customer education onboard Auckland Whale and Dolphin Safari and had the responsibility of training new volunteers.

Naturalist Guide

• 2013 - 2013

Acted as the second mate for a 14 person sailing catamaran. Assisted with sailing and provided educational talks about the wildlife and natural history encountered on the tour. Acted as the second mate for a 14 person sailing catamaran. Assisted with sailing and provided educational talks about the wildlife and natural history encountered on the tour.