Photographer Gary Felton’s life has revolved around the visual and sensory experiences of the sea, and producing arresting images of the ocean and all that is related to it. A professional sailor and vessel captain for may years, Felton combines artistic sensibilities, photographic expertise, marine knowledge, engineering training and most important, a passion for the ocean, to create award-winning photos.

The California native became the youngest diving instructor in the United States in 1967 and studies Oceanographic Engineering at the University of California. In 1973 he received his BA from Brooks Institute of Photography. His interest in research photography led to winning 14 underwater photography contests in two years. He continued to pursue his dual love of photography and the ocean, to include a position as photo editor of Dive magazine, prior to relocating to St. Thomas in 1986. His images have appeared in Cruising World, Sailing, Yachting, Sport Diver, & US News & World Report.

Felton’s work is not only limited to the sea. He is a leading commercial photographer in the Virgin Islands, photographing just about everything from scenic scenes to jewelry. In the spring of 2003 he was awarded 3 Gold medals and a silver in the ADVI awards for photography and design.

 

All images are available for purchase. Felton will publish custom sized photographs, click here for details.