Alexander has been involved in underwater photography since the late 70s, making it the main focus of his life. During his studies at the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, he joined the famous 'Ocean' club, exploring seas with them as part of scientific expeditions as an underwater photographer and cinematographer. He was at the origins of the first Russian diving magazine 'Octopus' and worked there for all 10 years. Participant in the World Underwater Photography Championship (Norway, 1998), multiple prize-winner and winner of prestigious competitions — National Geographic Russia, Olympus, 'Golden Turtle', 'Golden Dolphin', RGS 'The Most Beautiful Country'. His works have been published in magazines and books and were included in the 'Diving Guide' (co-authored with S. Murashkina). Awarded medals of the CPRS for contribution to underwater activities.

Chief photographer, master of expeditionary and extreme shooting, who has worked for leading media, including National Geographic Russia. Shot in Antarctica, ice caves, underwater, and other hard-to-reach natural locations. Holder of numerous professional awards. Distinguished by a reportage yet narrative style: each frame is part of a larger story.

Marine biologist, scientific photographer, and head of the diving service at the White Sea Biological Station of Moscow State University. Author of the 'Aquatilis' project, participant in international expeditions, director of the 'Aniva' biological station, and host on the 'Science' TV channel. His works have been published in National Geographic, Nature, and Science. Alexander combines scientific accuracy with expressive aesthetics, making invisible world phenomena accessible to a wide audience.

Wildlife and underwater photographer, known for his shoots in the most remote corners of the earth. Winner of the international Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and laureate of National Geographic, Ocean Geographic, Siena Drone Awards, and other prestigious awards. His shots have been published in BBC, The Guardian, Newsweek, Euronews, The Telegraph, and other world publications. Shoots both underwater and above the surface — from belugas and seals to Arctic landscapes and wild shores of the Far East. International fame was brought to Dmitry by the series with polar bears at the abandoned weather station on Kolyuchin Island (WPY-2022, 'Urban Wildlife').

One of the leading Russian underwater photographers, member of the DivePhotoTeam. Winner and laureate of Russian and international competitions, holder of 'Photographer of the Year' and 'Best Wildlife Photographer of Russia' titles. Creator and editor-in-chief of 'Wild Journal' — a unique publication about Russian nature. Member of the organizing committee and regular participant of the 'Wild Underwater World' festival.

Underwater photographer and researcher, member of Dive Photo Team; active speaker, regular participant of the 'Wild Underwater World' festival, finalist of the RGS 'The Most Beautiful Country' competition. Author of the large-scale three-volume publication 'Catalog of Reef Fishes of the Indian Ocean', presenting and describing about three thousand species.

Underwater photographer from Moscow, member of DivePhotoTeam. Specializes in art projects combining nature and artistic imagery. Author of a unique ten-year project on Magadan — a 125-meter panorama of the sunken ship 'Vyborg', printed on a 7.5-meter canvas. Multiple winner and laureate of Russian and international competitions ('Golden Dolphin', 'Golden Turtle', National Geographic, GDT, Montphoto, etc.), jury member of the 'Golden Turtle' competition, member of the organizing committee and regular participant of the 'Wild Underwater World' festival.

Spanish underwater photographer of the new generation, he rapidly entered the professional scene in just a few years. Specializing in dynamic shoots of large marine animals, he combines precise timing with expressive, impactful framing in his work. His photographs of mahi-mahi off the coast of Baja California, which won the 'Ocean Photographer of the Year' 2024 award, became a major international breakthrough.

Starting his career in 2020, he progressed from experimenting with freediving to creating world-class images. Working in the waters of Mexico — from coastal shallows to industry-influenced currents and the open ocean — he explores the interplay of light, movement, and marine animal behavior.

Konstantin Shamin is a high-class landscape photographer, a master of night photography and complex technical work with space and light. His specialization covers landscapes, night skies, architecture, and expedition photography, where accuracy, patience, optics, and competent post-processing are everything.

Yes, he is not an underwater photographer — and this is precisely what makes his role especially valuable: Konstantin is a mega-guru of the technical side of the photographic process, a person who sees image quality at the pixel level and is perfectly versed in equipment, optics, sensors, dynamic range, and methods of building a clean image.

In the competition, he is responsible for technical expertise: correctness of shooting, depth of frame development, and technological accuracy. His view guarantees that the final works will be flawless not only artistically but also technically.