Winners Gallery
3rd place Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year
Renee Capozzola Hawaii
Three green sea turtles gather under the sun in Maui, Hawaii. "Turtles thrive in Hawaii thanks to the legal protections they are provided."
BEHIND THE LENS
Renee Capozzola
ABOUT THE IMAGE
- Early morning shoot
- Slight swell
- Taken while scuba diving
- Accessed from shore
Renee Capozzola is a conservation-oriented underwater photographer who has received over fifty prestigious international awards for her work. Renee’s work has been featured by multiple news outlets such as CNN, USA Today, BBC News, People, the Today Show, and France 2. When she is not in the water, Renee enjoys speaking at various events, judging photo competitions, and educating others about the importance of preserving marine ecosystems.
MORE IMAGES BY Renee Capozzola
Human Connection Award: People & Planet Ocean
2023 French Polynesia
Conservation (Hope)Photographer of the Year
2023 Maui, Hawaii
Conservation (Hope)Photographer of the Year
2022 Philippines
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