Commercial • Cairns • Available Australia-wide
Underwater commercial
photography that actually performs.
Most brands have never considered what underwater imagery can do for them. I am a PADI Divemaster with eight years of experience shooting in some of the most extraordinary waters in the world, including the Great Barrier Reef. Let me show you what that looks like for your brand.
PADI Divemaster certified
I go where other photographers cannot. Into the reef, beneath the surface, and inside the experience your brand is selling.
Great Barrier Reef access
Based in Cairns. The most biodiverse marine environment on the planet is on my doorstep and available as a backdrop for your campaign.
Available Australia-wide
I travel for commercial projects. Whether your shoot is in Queensland, interstate, or international, let’s talk.
WHAT I DO
Images your brand cannot
get anywhere else.
Underwater photography for commercial use is a niche most photographers cannot enter. It requires technical diving certification, specialist equipment, and years of experience working in an environment that is constantly moving, changing, and unpredictable.
I have been doing this for over seven years. I know how to read the water, work with natural light, and bring a creative brief to life in an environment that most people only see in a photograph.
If your brand sells swimwear, diving gear, aquatic products, adventure tourism, or anything connected to the ocean, your imagery should come from inside it.
What I shoot
Commercial Services
01
Swimwear and activewear
Underwater campaigns for swimwear and activewear brands that want imagery that actually shows the product in its natural environment. Movement, fit, and fabric behaviour in water.
02
Diving and water sports gear
Product photography for dive equipment, snorkelling gear, and water sports products. Tested and shot in real conditions on the Great Barrier Reef.
03
Tourism and destination
Hero imagery for tourism operators, dive centres, and aquatic experience brands. I capture the Great Barrier Reef the way it actually looks when you are in the water.
04
Lifestyle and brand campaigns
Full campaign production for brands whose identity is connected to the ocean, adventure, or the natural world. Concept to final delivery.
05
Editorial and media
Underwater editorial for magazines, newspapers, and digital publications. My work has appeared in Blur Magazine, Artells Magazine and the Sydney Morning Herald.
06
Custom and bespoke
If your project does not fit neatly into a category, get in touch. I work with brands to create concepts that have not been done before. That is where it gets interesting.
WHY WORK WITH ME
I am not just a photographer
who shoots underwater. I live there.
Most photographers who offer underwater commercial work are surface photographers who have added a housing to their kit. I am a PADI Divemaster. The ocean is my primary working environment and has been for several years.
That means I understand how light behaves at depth, how currents affect a shoot, how to work with a model who has never been underwater before, and how to stay calm when the conditions change. Your shoot will not be a first attempt. It will be the result of thousands of hours in the water.
- PADI Divemaster certified with 8 years of underwater shooting experience
- Past clients include Plunge Waterwear and OzeRide & Bykko
- Based in Cairns, available Australia-wide and internationally for travel projects
- First aid and CPR certified. All shoots run with safety as the first priority
How it works
From brief to final delivery
Brief and concept
We talk through your brand, your brief, and what you are trying to achieve. I bring creative input and technical knowledge to the planning stage.
Quote and planning
I provide a detailed quote covering shoot days, travel, equipment, and usage rights. No surprises. Everything is agreed before we start.
Production
We shoot. I handle the technical side of being in the water so your team can focus on the creative. I work efficiently and with purpose.
Delivery
Professionally edited, high resolution images delivered via a private online gallery. Timelines are agreed in advance and met.
Brands I have worked with
PLUNGE WATERWEAR
OZERIDE & BYKKO
YOUR BRAND HERE
Plunge Waterwear
Underwater & Lifestyle Photography
Plunge Waterwear hired me to create a stunning collection of 45 images showcasing their stylish and functional dive suits. The two-day shoot combined underwater and above-water photography to highlight the suits’ flexibility, comfort, and vibrant ocean-inspired designs. These images were used across their website, social media, and ad campaigns, bringing their brand to life in an authentic and visually captivating way.
★★★★★
Would give 10 stars if I could. Her ability to capture the essence of my swimwear line was truly impressive. We worked together on several photoshoots, each with a different setting, and the results were beyond my expectations. Angelina’s professionalism and easygoing personality made the entire process a breeze. Her work has been instrumental in elevating my brand and attracting new customers. I can’t wait to collaborate with her again on future projects!
OzeRide & Bykko
Branding Photography
OzeRide hired me to create a collection of 15 images for their new rental e-bike business in Cairns. The brief was clear: showcase the bikes both at the Pullman Cairns docking station and out in the city, with scenes that felt warm, fun, and inviting. I photographed a family riding along the boardwalk and enjoying the Cairns esplanade. Every day moments that show how easy it is to hop on a bike and explore. These photos will be featured across OzeRide’s website, brochures, and social media, giving them a strong visual identity as they launch their brand.
Behind the scenes of a branding shoot
WORK WITH ME
Let’s talk about what underwater can do for your brand.
Tell me a little about what you are imagining. I would love to hear from you, even if you are not sure yet.
- angelina@angelinapilarinos.com
- 0455 736 349
- Cairns, Far North Queensland
- Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
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