Photo by Dr Alex Mustard

Martin Broen

An award-winning photographer, proficient technical diver and explorer. He leverages his design sensibility as a creator of experiences to craft one-of-a-kind images that capture the exquisite beauty of the planet and its inhabitants, aiming to inspire awareness and foster conservation efforts.

His photographic works have graced the pages of numerous magazines and newspapers and have been showcased in various exhibitions, earning him a collection of over 50 distinct photography awards. Notable among these accolades are the 2022 Nature Discovery of the year, 2022 Speleophotography grand Prize, 2022 Black & White Photo of the year, 2022 Current World Archeology Winner, 2022 Landscape Photograph of the Year, 2022 and 2023 Underwater imaging best of show, 2021 Exploration Photographer of the year, among others

Originally from Argentina, and currently based in New York, Martin works in product design, innovation, and sustainability. With a prolific background encompassing hundreds of innovative products in the market that earned him over 120 innovation patents, and 150 design awards. His extensive experience across industries allows him to develop custom solutions and gear for underwater expeditions or conservation applications, as well as use his 3D modelling expertise to help the scientific community with the capture, processing and reproduction of hard-to-reach underwater fossils and artifacts.

 

"In the end, we will conserve only what we love, and we will love only what we understand; photography and education connect us with the beauty and wonders of the natural world, inspiring us to explore and protect it."

As photographers, researchers, explorers and storytellers, we must unite and collaborate to make this vision a reality. If you work in conservation or science and believe my photography can aid in protecting the environment, reach out, and I will grant you free access to those photos.

 

This is a typical example of my dive/photo gear for Shallow Cave dives. Sony a1 in a Nauticam Housing and the Canon 8-15mm (Or Nikonos 13RS), X3 Big Blue 33.000 lumen Video lights to illuminate an another x3 Big Blue 1.200 lumen for navigation in the dark caves, My Razor wing, Henderson Wet Suit, Mares fins and low profile mask, a SeaCraft Ghost Scooter, x4 tanks and regs….