BENEATH THE SURFACE
My name is Chiara and I'm an underwater photographer and director. I make images at the intersection of wildlife, adventure, and art.
From encounters with sharks and pelagic wildlife to carefully directed underwater productions, I like to explore the relationship between people and the ocean, combining years of underwater experience with a cinematic and artistic approach.
FOR THE OCEAN
The ocean has given me my career, some of my best adventures, and more unforgettable moments than I can count. Giving something back has always felt like part of the deal.
To change the world in a positive way, getting people to see the beauty of our oceans is the first step. The second step is to give everyone the tools to appreciate beauty, see the threats that are hurting our seas, and recognize the power we all have within ourselves. Little by little we can all make a difference.
STORIES FROM THE OCEAN
wildlife · exploration · conservation · photography
My favorite photos usually start with curiosity. A behavior I have never seen before, or that I've seen a million times, an animal I want to understand better, a detail I wasn't expecting, or a story that deserves a little bit more attention.
These are the stories I bring home from the ocean.
BEHIND THE CAMERA
photographer · freediver · storyteller
On my best days you can find me in or around the water. That was the goal when I started my career as a girl from the mountains of Italy with a passport and a dream. Since then the job has taken me around the world photographing everything from sharks, to whales, to people and even mermaids. Lots of mermaids!
I hope my images make you stop for a second, look a little closer, and maybe fall in love with the ocean too.
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