Date: February 16, 2025
Time: 2:30pm - 3:45pm AEDT
Price: $10
Location: Australian National Maritime Museum | The Theatre
2 Murray Street Darling Harbour, Sydney
OM SYSTEM Ambassador Michaela Skovranova, in partnership with the Ocean Photographer of the Year exhibition (sponsored by OM SYSTEM) and the Australian National Maritime Museum, will share her journey and process of covering photography in nature and wildlife and capturing life on, in and around the ocean.
Michaela invites you to explore the captivating world of ocean photography, where perseverance meets artistry. She’ll share the challenges of documenting life beneath the waves, from overcoming logistical hurdles to adapting to unpredictable conditions. Discover how her training and specialised equipment bring the ocean’s mysteries to life. Whether you’re an aspiring photographer, ocean enthusiast, or curious about storytelling, this talk offers a unique glimpse behind the lens.
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ABOUT MICHAELA SKOVRANOVA
Michaela Skovranova is a European-Australian artist working in photography and film.
Michaela's work has focused on capturing intimate environmental and human stories - from documenting coral reefs and Great Barrier Reef restoration for National Geographic, The Great Australian Bight for Greenpeace and the aftermath of Australian Bushfires for TIME Magazine. Her short films pick up the natural, ambient-lit storytelling where the images leave off with her latest short film, “End of the World”, which speaks to the devastating impacts of climate change in Antarctica, premiering at TEDx Sydney 2020.
Her projects involve working as a freelance photographer, filmmaker, speaker, and talent. She has been featured for her work by publications such as National Geographic, The New York Times, TIME Magazine, The Guardian, and more. Michaela is a National Geographic expert and an OM SYSTEM Ambassador, and she runs regular photography and video workshops.