High-end visual art, hands-on photography mentorship, and commercial media - built for the ocean community.

MEET LAWRENCE

Man scuba diving underwater, wearing a diving mask and wetsuit, smiling and holding the camera.

Lawrence G Watkins V is an internationally published underwater photographer, educator and certified Divemaster with over five years of professional experience in underwater image making. Combining deep technical mastery of underwater camera systems, video production, and custom equipment solutions - including 3D modeling and hardware fabrication - Lawrence delivers compelling visual storytelling for global publications, marine conservation initiatives, and industry partners.

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A female blanket octopus photographed on a blackwater dive in north sulawesi.
A sea turtle resting on a coral reef under water in Bunaken National Park, surrounded by various marine life and blue water.
A juvenile wonderpus octopus photographed on a blackwater dive in north sulawesi.
Coleman Shrimp photographed in the Lembeh strait.
Close-up of a small, yellow, speckled caterpillar on a green leaf.
An octopus inside a glass bottle on the ocean floor, seen through the bottle's opening, with sandy bottom and blurred underwater background.
Underwater view of a Manta Ray swimming alongside a school of small black fishes in clear blue water.
Close-up of a tiny,Hairy Frogfish with long, hair-like appendages, on a black background.
A fish with vertical yellow and black stripes swimming near a yellow sea creature against a black background photographed on a blackwater dive in north sulawesi.
A large school of yellow and silver striped fish swimming over the ocean floor with rocks and coral in the background.
Close-up of a colorful fish with a red and black body, resting on a glittery, multicolored underwater surface in darkness.
Underwater scene showing a Manta Ray fish swimming near the ocean floor with clear blue water and sunlight reflections.
A small orange octopus hitches a ride inside a salp photographed on a blackwater dive in north sulawesi.
Underwater scene with a diver exploring a sunken shipwreck on the ocean floor.
Close-up view of a small octopus with orange and white coloring, including a centered eye and partially visible tentacles, set against a black background.
Close-up of an orange painted frogfish.
Juvenile Cardinale fish photographed on a Blackwater dive in North Sulawesi
A green fluoroscent pygmy squid underwater in dark surroundings.
Close-up of a Sexy Shrimp, in front of a tube anenome.
Underwater scene with a sea turtle and a large shell on a coral reef, viewed through a circular window or lens.
Close-up of a tiny marine organism or creature on a coral or rocky surface underwater, with thin filament-like structures extending from its body.
Close-up of a glowing decorative object resembling a demonic or devil figure, illuminated in orange and yellow light against a dark background.
Close-up image showing tiny, beige-colored, spore-producing structures and a small, camouflaged insect with white and orange markings on a cluster of yellowish-orange plant material.
Close-up of a yellow sea urchin with white spines arranged in a circular pattern.
A camouflaged octopus blending into the sandy ocean floor, displaying brown and beige colors with blue-ring spots.
Close-up of a sea creature, focusing on a brownish, textured surface and transparent eggs with orange markings inside.
Close-up of a tiny, transparent shrimp with blue and red markings on its body, positioned near the surface of a bright orange sponge with small holes, against a black background.

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Small-group workshops and private online coaching designed to give you dedicated mentorship and fast-track your underwater photography skills.

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Our Services

Bespoke Content Libraries

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Bespoke visual libraries and dynamic social media reels designed to showcase your unique marine life, replace outdated assets, and turn browsers into booked guests.

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Editorial & Scientific
Assignments

People examining or handling seaweed or marine plants over a white basin, possibly in a research setting.

High-impact visual storytelling designed to translate complex marine research and field operations into engaging narratives that captivate the public and amplify your mission.

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World-class photography mentorship. · Trusted by industry leaders. · Delivering premium results. ·

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