Wildlife Photographer Chris Fallows on Capturing Marine Life

South African photographer Chris Fallows, renowned for his fine-art aesthetic in wildlife photography, has dedicated his career to capturing marine animals, particularly great white sharks. He recently set a world record by photographing 304 humpback whales in one day off the South African coast. Fallows emphasizes planning, careful location selection, and shooting from low angles with a shallow depth of field to evoke artistry. He often uses Canon RF 70-200mm and 400mm lenses, favoring shorter, wide-angle options to incorporate the broader environment. Despite challenging conditions at sea, Fallows finds the hardships are forgotten when capturing spectacular shots, and he invests proceeds from print sales into conservation projects.