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3rd place Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year

Renee Capozzola Hawaii

20°53'08.2"N 156°08'25.6"W

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

Ocean Conservation (Hope) Photographer of the Year 2022, RC

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.

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