Lee Burghard United States
My love for underwater imaging began after my first dive back in 2008. I was overwhelmed by this whole new world I’d discovered and all of the wonder it held. The moments I’d had during my time diving were often hard to put into words, but with a camera in my hands all of that changed. With that discovery, my newfound passion for underwater filmmaking began. Since 2009, I have dedicated myself towards perfecting my skills and learning as much about this profession as possible. My willingness to learn and drive to excel within this field has brought me to where I am today. I am an award winning filmmaker, proud co-owner of Wild Shutter Imaging, and equipment specialist for Reef Photo & Video. I specialize in capturing video from challenging environments whether they’re near the surface or a hundred feet below. My opinion is that this type of profession is all about continued growth and creativity. I’m always pushing myself to try something new, unique, and different with my work. I look at every new project and challenge as an opportunity to further enhance my skills.