Sergeant Major Split Shot
Sergeant major fish gather beneath the surface in the Northern Red Sea in anticipation for a surgeonfish spawning event, where they'll eat their eggs. Wanting to show the energy of the fish building before the feast, Jake turned his camera to the school to show energy beneath the surface.
Awards
Color Photography Contest
2026Honorable Mention
Underwater
Professional
Sergeant Major Split Shot
Sergeant major fish gather beneath the surface in the Northern Red Sea in anticipation for a surgeonfish spawning event, where they'll eat their eggs. Wanting to show the energy of the fish building before the feast, Jake turned his camera to the school to show energy beneath the surface.
About Artist
Jake Stout
Jake Stout is a natural history photojournalist specializing in underwater imagery. A native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Jake developed his love of nature spending summers in New Hampshire as a kid. Getting SCUBA certified in 2017 Jake never looked back. From 2021-present Jake is the director of the Boston Sea Rovers Film Festival, the world’s longest running underwater centered Film Festival, where he brings together leaders in underwater cinematography and photography. Having worked across diverse environments from cold temperate waters of New England, subarctic ecosystems in Iceland, the Brazilian Amazon, and warm waters of the Red Sea, Jake is well trained to work in any environment. Having worked on multiple photojournalism projects as an assistant or on his own photo stories, Jake has developed an eye specialized to craft complex stories to best represent species and locations deserving of attention. Jake utilizes his imagery in the hopes of raising awareness for his subjects, gaining respect for them, and eventually protecting them.
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