Photography and Videography Achievements
Ikelite Ambassador, September 2023 - Present
Ambassador for one of the largest underwater camera housing manufacturers.
Turtle Survival Alliance Underwater Photographer, November 2023 - Present
Contract hire to photograph/video turtle surveys
Optioned Footage to the BBC, December 2023
Optioned underwater footage of manatees to be used in BBC natural history documentary narrated by Tom Hanks with music composed by Hans Zimmer.
Production Assistant for History Channel Television Series, Ruskin FL, November 2022
Production assistant for TV series on Teddy Roosevelt’s journey down the river of doubt. Shot over/under video and forest sequences on RED Komodo. Helped producers and set designers as needed. Animal wrangler for tarantula and snakes.
Underwater Camera Operator for “The School Duel” Feature Film, Dunnellon FL, December 2023
Underwater cameraman for feature film shot in Dunnellon Florida. Operated Alexa Mini LF while on SCUBA to record scenes of main actor swimming and floating underwater.
Cover Image for “Biology and Conservation of Alligator Snapping Turtles (Macrochelys), June 2023
Underwater image of an Alligator Snapping Turtle was selected for use on the book cover and special volume journal cover of “Biology and Conservation of Alligator Snapping Turtles (Macrochelys)
Forrest Galante Production, Camera operator, September 2023
Topside and underwater camera operator for Animal Planet & Discovery host Forrest Galante. One week shoot around Florida in springs, swamps, and rivers.
WildTimes Podcast, Producer, September 2023
Produced the WildTimes Podcast for a live audience in Orlando Florida.
History Channel Pilot, Camera Operator & Production Assistant, November 2022
Production assistant for History Channel pilot about Teddy Roosevelt’s journey down the river of doubt. Helped with various duties around set and camera operator for underwater shots.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, 2022 & 2023
Two images shortlisted in the largest wildlife photography competition in the world (2022); eight images shortlisted in 2023.
Florida Wildlife Corridor Creative Competition, 2022
First place photography and first place overall for underwater image of a turtle.
Eckerd College Winter Term Photography Contest, 2022
First place winner for underwater image of a snapping turtle.
Bill with his trust Ikelite camera set up. Photograph by JosephRickettsPhoto