Jason Ching has worked as a research scientist with the Alaska Salmon Program for close to 10 years. It’s while working for the program and consequently in remote locations in Bristol Bay’s watersheds that he developed a passion for nature photography. In Alaska he has been fortunate to bump into other photographers, notably Jonny Armstrong and Morgan Bond, who have really helped him get on his feet in underwater and wildlife photography – two of his favorite specializations. Within these specializations he likes to use creative techniques to capture captivating and informative visuals to engage people in research, the environment, and our natural resources. http://www.jasonsching.com/

Chiara is a photographer specialized in underwater wildlife and fashion. She grew up in Italy, experiencing the beauty of the sea since a really young age. In 2010, Chiara graduated from the Brera Academy of fine Arts in Milan and then moved to California to study photography at Brooks institute, Santa Barbara. CoFounder of Project Mermaids, a project with profits donated to SaveOurBeach.org, she is now working with Keiko Conservation leading its Italian chapter. Most recently she co-created Mermaids for Change, an organization built around education, ocean conservation, and photography.