Darren Jew: sharing the mysteries of the deep
Veteran underwater photographer Darren Jew is driven by a desire to capture images that lift the veil to a hidden world in the hope of igniting the actual feeling of being underwater for the viewer. A certified scuba diver since his teens, his career spans 30 years and includes countless accolades and achievements. One of only a handful of Canon Masters around the country, his work was featured in the highly successful Netflix series, Tales by Light, which showcases a number of the world’s best photographers. His distinct vision and desire to “tell stories that engage people with the wonders of the planet” has also earned him the title of Australian Professional Nature Photographer of the Year an impressive six times. He has also been selected to be on the judging panel of the United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition, amongst many others. Jew is the Ambassador for Rainforest Rescue, an organisation protecting and restoring rainforests in Australia and internationally since 1999. Besides having published three books of his work, his images are also used by conservation organisations throughout the world.
Having explored the majesty of the underwater world as a certified scuba diver since the age of fourteen, his photography skills grew alongside his desire to share what he saw with others. “My first professional underwater shoot came when I undertook my first field assignment for
