Gina Goodman
Lecturer, Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons)
I am a multi award-winning underwater photographer, diving instructor, and enthusiastic lecturer with a deep and genuine love for the marine environment. I have been awarded in photography competitions internationally including the British Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards, International Photography Awards, Fine Art Photography Awards and the British Photography Awards. I have also worked commercially for businesses including Celtic Sea Power, Finisterre, RNLI, Nature TTL, Fourth Element and the National Maritime Museum Cornwall.
In the last two decades I have travelled across the Caribbean, Europe and Africa photographing a diverse array of marine habitats, from coral reefs and eagle rays to kelp forests and cuttlefish. These experiences have led me to focus on rethinking our underwater equipment and techniques, in the hopes of diversifying and expanding our creative opportunities and experimentation underwater.
In 2025 I began working collaboratively with Celtic Sea Power to design and build an autonomous underwater monitoring system, documenting seal behaviour in Cornwall. We have successfully constructed a set of custom housed cameras that can record for 10 days unmanned, development of this system is continuing.
Honours & Awards
- 2020 British Photography Awards - Shortlisted
- 2021 British Photography Awards - Shortlisted x2
- 2022 British Photography Awards - Shortlisted
- 2023 Siena Awards - Shortlisted
- 2023 The British Society of Underwater Photographers, British and Irish Championships - Winner (Human Impact)
- 2023 The British Society of Underwater Photographers, British and Irish Championships - Runner Up (wide angle)
- 2023 International Photography Awards - Official Selection x 2
- 2023 International Photography Awards - Honorable Mention
- 2023 British Photography Awards - Shortlisted
- 2024 British Wildlife Photography Awards - Highly Commended (Black and White)
- 2024 Fine Art Photography Awards - Nominee
- 2024 International Photography One Shot 'Searching for Peace' - Jury top 5 and Official Selection
- 2024 International Photography Awards - Official Selection x 4
- 2024 British Photography Awards - Shortlisted
- 2025 British Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Published in Annual
External Links
Qualifications
Qualifications
| Year | Qualification | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | PGCHE | Falmouth University |
| 2013 | Marine and Natural History Photography BA(Hons) | Falmouth University |
| 2010 | PADI Instructor | Professional Association of Diving Instructors |
| 2010 | Emergency First Response Instructor, Oxygen Administrator, AED (Renewed Annually) | Professional Association of Diving Instructors |
Research Interests
Research interests and expertise
- Emerging AI technology, Raspberry Pi and Monitoring System Development
Teaching
Areas of teaching
- Underwater Photography
- Project development
- Risk assessment
Business Engagement
Business engagement case studies
- Celtic Sea Power
Professional Engagement
Engagement with professional associations and societies
- British Society of Underwater Photographers
- Falmouth Society of Underwater Photographers
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors
- Divers Alert Network
Professional esteem indicators
| Year | Description |
|---|---|
| 2023 | International Photography Awards Professional Category - 'Ocean Chapel', Honourable Mention |
| 2023 | International Photography Awards Professional Category - 'Tail Trails', Honourable Mention |
| 2023 | British Society of Underwater Photographers: British and Irish Championships |
