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Valentina Cucchiara

Valentina Cucchiara

Staring down the lens

Three manatees pause mid-ascent, locking eyes with the photographer as they rise to the surface for a breath—curious, calm, and unmistakably aware.

Awards

Color Photography Contest

2025

Nominee

Underwater

Professional

Staring down the lens

Three manatees pause mid-ascent, locking eyes with the photographer as they rise to the surface for a breath—curious, calm, and unmistakably aware.

About Artist

Valentina Cucchiara

Biologist, professional diver, underwater camera operator and photographer with 30 years experience in oceans, submerged caves and all types of underwater environments, Valentina works in productions of documentaries, movies, tv series and commercials. In her spare time she offers her skills to conservation projects around the world, such as Cenotes Urbanos, Manta Mexico Caribe, Grupo Tortugueros de las Californias, Healthy reefs, Sea Shepherd and more.

Valentina Cucchiara

Photographic Areas of Focus

Film/Analog, Landscapes, Nature, Underwater, Wildlife

Location

Italy

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