Emanuele Biggi: Unveiling Nature's Hidden Marvels with Outex
Emanuele Biggi is not just a photographer; he's a passionate naturalist with a Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences, a dedicated conservationist, and a renowned TV presenter. His work intricately weaves the art of photography with the science of nature, bringing to light the often-overlooked wonders of our world.
A Deep-Rooted Passion for the Natural World
From an early age, Emanuele was captivated by the lesser-known fauna and flora—frogs, spiders, toads, and even the most unassuming flowers drew his attention. This fascination led him to pursue a career that combines his love for nature with his talent in photography. As an Associate Fellow of the International League of Conservation Photographers, he uses his lens to tell compelling stories of biodiversity and conservation.
Mastering Macro Photography
Specializing in macro photography, Emanuele delves into the microcosms that many overlook. His images reveal the intricate details of small creatures and plants, emphasizing their importance in the broader ecosystem. This focus not only showcases the beauty of these tiny subjects but also raises awareness about their conservation.
The Outex Advantage in Emanuele's Work
Capturing such detailed imagery in diverse and often challenging environments requires reliable equipment. Emanuele trusts the Outex underwater housing system for several reasons:
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Professional-Grade Optics: Outex's ports, all made of optical glass, ensure that image quality remains uncompromised, a crucial factor for Emanuele's high-standard work.
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Universal Compatibility: The system's adaptability with various camera bodies and types (film, dslr, mirrorless, etc) and lenses of any make or model allows Emanuele the flexibility to use the best tools for each specific shot.
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Small, Lightweight and Travel-Friendly: When you need to get into small spaces, big, bulky hard cases won't fit. Outex adds little to no bulk or weight to my gear. And that's a double win. Given his frequent travels to remote locations, the compact design of Outex makes it an ideal companion, ensuring that he can carry his gear without unnecessary bulk.
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Complete Functional Control: Outex's design allows full access to all camera controls, enabling Emanuele to adjust settings swiftly in response to the unpredictable behaviors of his subjects.
Bringing Nature's Stories to the Forefront
Through his photography, Emanuele Biggi not only captures stunning images but also educates the public about the significance of even the smallest creatures. His collaboration with Outex enhances his ability to document these subjects in their natural habitats, whether on land or underwater, ensuring that each shot contributes to a larger narrative of conservation and appreciation for the natural world.
In essence, Emanuele's expertise and passion, combined with the innovative features of the Outex system, exemplify how the right tools can empower photographers to push boundaries and bring hidden aspects of our world into the spotlight.
Examples of Emanuele's work
Italian TV host, PhD naturalist, wildlife professional Emanuele Biggi showcases macro photography as part of the Laowa by Venues Optics "Meeting Macro Masters" series. Emanuele uses his latest work to teach photographers how he captures amazing footage of the natural environment and inhabiting wildlife.
Emanuele is the kind of person that always found the little known fauna and flora as motivation to explore the world around him. Frogs, spiders, toads or stinky flowers always caught his attention. A self proclaimed “nerd”, Emanuele doesn’t fear to be low on the ground or close to a bark to witness the marvel of this beautiful blue planet - be it a lion or a dung beetle. Photography brings this immense, smaller universe to the rest of the world.
Italian TV host, PhD naturalist Emanuele Biggi shares his latest wildlife macro photography to teach other photographers the behind the scenes of magical work. Emanuele uses the Outex underwater photography system in conjunction with lighting, tripods, triggers, and remotes to capture the magic of this micro universe without disturbing it.
