A UNIQUE OPPURTUNITY
Join Brian Skerry for a unique experience in the Cook Islands, one of the most beautiful places in the world.
From July thru to October the waters around Cook Islands attract migrating humpback whales and the mothers give birth to the calves. These waters were a key location in which Brian photographed and filmed for his ambitious project “Secrets of the Whales” that resulted in a National Geographic magazine cover story, a book and 4-part series on @disneyplus
During this Fine Art Experience, together with Brian and Nan Hauser, president and Director of Cook Islands Whale Research Project, you will get a once in a lifetime experience. Join Brian in the water for a close encounter with the Humpback whales, a moment that will stay in your heart forever and be captured in your 1/1 unique photograph of one of the oceans most magnificent creatures.
You will enjoy unparalled access to the whales that allows for more time in the water, all to get you a truly unique experience and for Brian to capture the perfect shoot.
THE HIGHLIGHTS
A tailor-made luxury tour the Cook Islands experiences of the destination
Unparalled access to snorkling and diving with Humpback whales
A unique opportunity to own an artwork by a world-class photographer made just for you.
You will own a unique artwork that only exists in one copy.
Unique insight in the creative process of a world class photographer.
Sessions in-the-field with Brian Skerry to capture the perfect photograph.
Exclusive access on how biologist Naan Hasuer works with research on humpback whales
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Brian Skerry is a master visual storyteller specializing in marine wildlife and underwater environments. Since 1998 he has been a contributing photographer for National Geographic magazine having produced more than 30 feature stories. In 2017 he was named “Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year” by the National Geographic Society.
He is an 11-time winner of the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and has also been recognized with awards from Pictures of the Year International, Nature’s Best, Communication Arts and is the only photographer to win the coveted Peter Benchley Award for Excellence in Media. In 2021 Brian received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary as a producer of Secrets of the Whales, a television series he created.
THE EXPERIENCE
During the days together Brian will share stories from his assigments around the world for National Geograpghic and he will give you a unique insight in the work he did on secrets of the whales. To hear how he worked for one of the world’s most prestigious publications in the same area you are exploring together gives a whole new dimension to the experience.
Naan Hauser who is one of the foremost biologist specialized primarily focusing on the humpback whale population that travels through the equatorial South Pacific.
You will get a unique insight in how and her team works with topics such as population identity, photo ID, acoustics, genetics, stable isotopes, blue carbon, satellite tagging, migration and navigation, infrared, and surface and underwater behavior.
THE PRINT
Back home, Brian will go through the images and work individually on each image, making small changes that will make an already stunning image even better.
The selection of images will then be presented to you by Brian during a personal presentation where the selection will be revealed.
When you have selected the image you want, the image will be prepared for printing. Brian will then oversee the printing and personally inspect the print before it is signed and numbered in a 1/1 edition. A unique fine art photo just for you.
Together with the fine art print, you will also get an exclusive coffee table book in a 1/1 edition with photos from the experience.
Our Experience
Our photographic journeys have taken our clients all over the world. From the dramatic landscapes of Iceland to the vineyards of Champagne, from the last wilderness of Sweden to the jungles of India, where wild Bengal tigers roam. And every experience has been tailor-made to our client’s specific wishes to create their unique photographic artwork.
Where will your Fine Art Experience take you?
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