REPLAY: Whales Photography Masterclass, with Vanessa Mignon
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Have you ever dreamt of swimming with whales? In May 2024, Vanessa Mignon, gave a 2h20 minutes info-packed talk where she explained where and how to photograph humpback whales, dwarf minke whales, southern wright wales and sperm whales.
Vanessa is one of the worlds’s most experienced and multi-awarded whale photographers. She has been swimming with whales for the last 15 years and has led numerous small-group trips, to encounter and photograph the gentle giants with her.
Her masterclass was an absolute goldmine of information, scroll-down for all details.
Meet your speaker
Vanessa Mignon is one of the worlds’s most experienced and multi-awardedwhale photographers. Humpback whales, dwarf minke whales, southern right wales and sperm whales, Vanessa has photographed them all, and she has guided dozens of underwater image-makers do the same, for the last 15 years!
The list of Vanessa’s awards would be too long to publish here, but she notably won categories in the prestigious OGPICOTY (Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year) in 2023, 2020 and 2011, and received placings in between.
One of her main focuses is conservation and she hopes her photography and experience sharing can inspire others and increase people’s awareness of how diverse and beautiful nature is, and how essential it is to protect it. Vanessa was awarded the 2015 IFAW Animal Action Award – Marine photographer of the year, in recognition for her work and efforts to promote conservation and raise awareness. She was recently appointed as Marelux‘s Lianson Officer for Marine Conservation.
In her down time, Vanessa volunteers at a wildlife sanctuary, helping with the care and rehabilitation of australian native animals. To see more of Vanessa’s fantastic images and check her upcoming trips, follow her on Instagram and visit her website.
Topics Covered
A talented story-teller and conservationist, Vanessa shared some of her most vivid whale encounters and need-to-know facts about the four whale species which she says are most accessible to photograph. From a conservation and image-making point of views, she provided useful tips on how to plan your very own whale trip, and photographic guidance.
Here is what Vanessa covered during her 2h20 talk:
- What is so special about cetaceans
- Favourite whale species to photography, and where to photograph them
- Stories behind-the-shots: Vanessa commented some of her most memorable encounters.
- How to plan an enjoyable and respectful trip with whales
- Tips to photograph various whale species (equipment and technique)
- Live Q&A
What attendees said about the webinar
Participants had a great time! But don’t take our word for it, here are some of the comments typed in the meeting chat:
- 🌅 “What a wonderful way to start the day with this presentation. Thank you Vanessa.” – Imogen
“That was great thank you!” – Chris- ❤️ “Really appreciate the respect and compassion you have for these animals ” – Erin
- 🌟 “Thank you Vanessa and Nicolas. Very inspiring.” – Sydney
- 🙏 “Thank you very much for the very informative and inspirational talk. I really appreciate you sharing your insights and experience.” – Richard
- 🌊 “Thank you Vanessa for such a great chat 🐋” – Marcia
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