Photography
Why the Hardest Place I’ve Ever Photographed Made Me a Better Photographer
Isabella Zandona shares how working in Antarctica reshaped the way she approaches her craft. Diving and photographing wildlife in one of the most unforgiving environments on Earth forced her to rethink timing, preparation, and problem-solving. \n
Through behind-the-scenes stories and images from the field, Isabella explores how extreme conditions strip photography down to its fundamentals. Limited bottom time, extreme conditions, unpredictable wildlife, and technical constraints demand absolute control.
This talk is about more than cold water and ice, it’s about resilience, discipline, adaptability, and how pushing creative limits in challenging environments can elevate not just your photography but also your mindset!
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Isabella Blanco Zandona is a 24-year-old underwater photographer and marine biologist originally from Sao Paulo, Brazil, and currently based in Seattle, Washington. Isabella’s work blends scientific curiosity with visual storytelling, aiming to reveal overlooked ocean creatures and spark a connection between audiences and the underwater world. Her photography has been featured by major outlets and used to educate and inspire divers, science enthusiasts, and ocean lovers alike.
