CONSERVATION PHOTOGRAPHY

Tom’s conservation photography explores the relationships between wildlife, ecosystems and people across Fiji and the wider Pacific. Drawing on his background as a marine biologist, he documents scientific research, community-led conservation and environmental change for organisations working to protect the region’s natural and cultural heritage.

A black and white underwater photo of a whale shark swimming downward, showcasing its large body and distinctive spotted pattern.
Close-up of a shark's head, showing its eye, mouth, and part of its streamlined body against a black background.
A large lizard resting on a rock under a cactus in a desert landscape.
Two people scuba diving underwater, one is holding a coral sample on a metal grid and the other is observing, both with masks and wetsuits, with a small aquarium or marine research setup.
Underwater scene of a coral reef with colorful corals and fish, including a shark and a school of small fish swimming above.
Close-up of a colorful fish with green, red, and orange patterns on its face and body, underwater background.
Person holding freshly dug turmeric rhizomes with soil still attached, wearing a blue shirt, outdoors in a farm or garden setting.
A scuba diver swimming underwater near a large manta ray above a coral reef
A baby chimpanzee cuddling with an adult chimpanzee, both sleeping peacefully. The baby rests its head on the adult's arm, with eyes closed, showcasing a tender moment of affection.
Underwater scene with blue coral and numerous small white bubbles against a black background.
Person holding a small shark underwater during sunset.
Mangrove roots and lush green foliage along a waterway in a tropical setting.
A bowl of cooked black and white animal meat, possibly a traditional dish, placed on a colorful fabric surface.
A black and yellow spotted snake on wet ground with small plants and debris.
Person holding two baby turtles covered in sand.
Several fish, including a salmon and a pufferfish, lying on the sandy beach next to a wooden plank, a hammer, and a blue plastic container.
A man on a sandy beach, wearing a patterned shirt and shorts, looking at fallen and uprooted palm trees near the shoreline with a thatched hut and lush green trees in the background, amidst partly cloudy skies.
A fish lies on the sandy shore below the waterline, with people and boats visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A seal lying on its side on a sandy beach, with its head tilted back and its eyes looking upward.
Several sharks and a smaller fish swimming underwater.
A person cleaning a freshly caught fish on a wooden cutting board in a laboratory or kitchen setting, with surgical tools, syringes, and medical supplies scattered around.
Underwater view of a coral reef with various corals and marine life.
Colorful fish swimming near the ocean floor with dark water in the background.
Aerial view of a large agricultural field with green and yellow crops divided by dirt paths and narrow irrigation channels, under a cloudy sky.
An owl perched on a branch in a tree surrounded by green leaves.
A small turtle with a dark shell and orange markings on its head and legs, partially concealed among dry leaves and green plants in a natural environment.
An aerial view of a lush green tropical forest with a winding river and scattered palm trees.
A field of dry grass and crops burning with smoke rising into the sky, with some palm trees in the background.
Overwater view with a shark swimming in clear turquoise water, under a partly cloudy sky.
A tropical beach scene with fallen driftwood and exposed tree roots in the foreground. There are palm trees and a small shelter in the background, with a partly cloudy sky.
Aerial view of rocky shoreline with small sea pools and white foamy waves.
A man paddling a wooden canoe on the water with a cloudy sky above and a coral reef below.
Destruction in a small village with damaged houses, fallen trees, and debris on the ground after a storm or hurricane.
A person snorkeling underwater with a yellow fish swimming above them in clear blue water.
Underwater scene with green sea urchins on a rocky surface surrounded by coral and aquatic plants, with sunlight filtering through the water.
A fish's head and body, along with other fish parts, inside a wooden box in a fish market or fish processing area.
A person on a muddy beach with a backdrop of dense green hills, cloudy sky, and shoreline with young mangrove plants in the foreground.
Lush green forest with a mountain in the background under a blue sky with clouds.
Two colorful fish, blue and orange with intricate patterns, swimming among coral and rocks underwater.
Close-up of a fish's head behind a green and yellow rope netting.
Underwater scene with colorful coral reef, a spotted fish in the foreground, and a school of fish swimming in the background.
Children on a beach collecting and placing starfish on a barrier wall.

SELECTED CLIENTS & PARTNERS

SCIENCE-INFORMED STORYTELLING

With an MSc in Tropical Marine Ecology and research experience focused on sharks in Fiji, Tom brings scientific understanding to every conservation assignment. His background helps him interpret complex subjects, work effectively alongside researchers and communicate environmental stories accurately without losing their human or emotional dimension.

His academic work includes several peer-reviewed scientific publications, while his visual assignments have taken him alongside researchers and conservation teams throughout Fiji and the wider Pacific.

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SELECTED CONSERVATION FILMS

Alongside photography, Tom produces films that connect environmental change with the people, wildlife and places at the centre of each story. His work combines cinematography, interviews, aerial imagery and field-based reporting to make complex conservation issues accessible to wider audiences.

PROTECTING FIJI’S DRAWA FOREST

Produced for Nakau and WWF-Australia’s Climate Resilient by Nature programme, this film follows community members and forest rangers working to protect Drawa’s rainforest on Vanua Levu. It explores how community-led conservation and forest carbon finance are helping Indigenous Fijian landowners safeguard biodiversity, strengthen livelihoods and preserve the forest for future generations.

PEOPLE POWERING BIODIVERSITY IN POMIO

Filmed and directed for WWF-Pacific, this mini-documentary follows the People Powering Biodiversity project in Pomio, East New Britain. Through the voices of local communities, it explores how traditional knowledge and community-led conservation are helping to protect biodiversity and preserve Pomio’s natural heritage for future generations.

CONSERVATION STORYTELLING

Tom provides photography, cinematography, drone and underwater production for conservation organisations, research institutions and development partners across the Pacific. His work connects wildlife, science, community livelihoods and environmental change, creating coherent visual stories for campaigns, reports, exhibitions, digital platforms and public outreach.

A San Cristóbal Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis chathamensis) at the Galapaguera de Cerro Colorado breeding centre, Galápagos. The species is listed as Endangered.

WILDLIFE & ECOSYSTEMS

SCIENCE & RESEARCH

Vendors and visitors at the Saturday Market in Kavieng, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea.

COMMUNITIES & LIVELIHOODS

Aerial view of an oil palm plantation and access tracks in the lowlands of Pomio, East New Britain, Papua New Guinea.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE

PLANNING A CONSERVATION STORY IN FIJI OR THE PACIFIC?

Whether you need coverage of a scientific expedition, a community-led conservation initiative, an environmental campaign or a long-term project, get in touch to discuss how photography and film can bring the story to a wider audience.

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