Berkley White is a leading expert in the field of underwater photography and digital image processing. As a professional photographer and instructor, he shares his in-field photographic techniques and digital methods through a series of select travel events each year. Berkley is the founder of Backscatter in Monterey, California, the largest specialty underwater photographic supplier in the US, and is the organizer of international photographic events such as The Digital Shootout.

Chloe Harvey, Executive Director of The Reef-World Foundation, is a professional diver and marine biologist with over 15 years of experience advancing sustainability in the diving industry. She leads the Green Fins initiative, developed with the UN Environment Programme, working on environmental standard setting and providing guidance for underwater photography. Chloe has collaborated with over 700 businesses, 19 national authorities, and 20 global dive brands to integrate sustainable practices. A respected voice on sustainability, she continues to drive positive change across the sector.

Erin Quigley is an award-winning photographer and Adobe A.C.E. certified expert in Lightroom and Photoshop. Her company, Go Ask Erin, provides education and post-production resources specifically developed for underwater photographers. Erin is a member of the Women Divers Hall of Fame, the Boston Sea Rovers, and the Ocean Artists Society. She teaches post-production and shooting techniques workshops worldwide.

Nicolas Remy is a French-Australian freelance underwater photographer based in Sydney, Australia. He is the founder of The Underwater Club, an online photography school and community, with members in 18 countries, and he serves as an ambassador for Nauticam and Mares. Nicolas’ images have won over 40 international awards and have been widely published in print and digital media. A seasoned photojournalist, he has authored dozens of articles for publications such as Scuba Diver Magazine, Plongez! and DivePhotoGuide, covering marine life, dive travel, and equipment topics.

Mexico-based British underwater photographer Robert Stansfield has recently made a name for himself by pioneering blackwater diving in Mexico. In 2021, he founded Blackwater Cozumel, the first Mexican blackwater dive. With his tireless efforts, Robert has placed Cozumel firmly on the blackwater diving map. Before devoting all of his time to underwater photography, Robert worked in live event video, touring the world with bands and musicians as well as working at world sporting events. Designing, installing and operating video systems, Robert worked closely with award-winning directors, operating cameras on many world arena and stadium tours. Over the course of his touring career, Robert grew his passion for making striking images and using framing as a narrative tool. Taking the knowledge gleaned from the events industry, Robert now teaches macro and blackwater photography from his home base on Cozumel.

William Tan has been fascinated with the creatures of the sea since childhood. While studying at the Johns Hopkins University (USA), much of his spare time was spent gazing at the extensive marine collection of the nearby National Aquarium in Baltimore. A violinist with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, William earned his scuba diving certification in 1994. Thereafter, without his prized antique Italian violin, he travels extensively between concert seasons throughout the Pacific region photographing marine life for scientific institutions, camera and housing manufacturers, tourism organizations, dive magazines and resorts.