Ben Von Wong + Valentina Vee: Underwater Photography with Outex
Aug 11, 2026
Photographer and visual artist Ben Von Wong and cinematographer Valentina Vee used an Outex underwater camera housing to create striking visual content for a Greenpeace ocean-plastic conservation campaign — proving that the right waterproof housing unlocks creative work that simply isn't possible with an unprotected camera.
"Every 60 seconds the equivalent of a truckload of plastic enters the ocean. Together we can change that." — Greenpeace International
The Project: Truckload of Plastic
Ben Von Wong is known for creating images that are designed to be impossible to ignore. His collaboration with Greenpeace — the Truckload of Plastic project — required underwater photography and cinematography that could hold up to the editorial standards of a major international campaign, while being shot in real aquatic environments rather than a studio.
For that, both Ben and Valentina needed a housing system that could protect their cameras, preserve optical quality, and give them hands-on access to their controls beneath the surface. They chose Outex.
About Ben Von Wong
Benjamin Von Wong's hyper-realistic visual style fuses practical effects, ambitious production design, and social impact storytelling. His engineering background gives him a distinctive edge for solving complex technical production challenges — including the logistics of shooting compelling imagery underwater. He is currently focused on conservation and social impact projects. vonwong.com
About Valentina Vee
Valentina Vee is a Los Angeles-based director, cinematographer, and editor whose client list includes Nike, AT&T, Adobe, National Geographic, Dell, L’Oréal, MTV, Allstate, Mashable, Discovery, and Sony. She is also known for collaborations with Von Wong, Aputure, Michelle Phan, and Prince EA. valentinavee.com
Why Ben and Valentina Chose Outex
Outex is a universal waterproof camera housing system built around a flexible waterproof membrane, interchangeable optical glass ports, lens adapters, and sealed controls. It is compatible with DSLR, mirrorless, film, medium-format, and cinema cameras — protecting the body while preserving full access to your controls.
For Ben and Valentina, four things made Outex the right choice:
- Universal compatibility — one housing system works across multiple camera brands and bodies, so a production team isn’t locked into a single camera
- Optical glass ports — sharper results than acrylic alternatives, even compared to rigid housings that cost significantly more
- Travel-friendly — compact and lightweight; adds virtually no weight or bulk compared to hard-shell alternatives
- Hands-on control — photographers and cinematographers can adjust settings underwater rather than being locked out of their camera mid-shot
2026 Update
The original shoot used Sony Alpha mirrorless and micro-four-thirds cameras alongside Canon DSLR cinema bodies. Since publication in 2019, both artists have continued to work with Outex across newer camera systems — which is exactly the point. Because the Outex Camera Pro Kit is designed to fit a wide range of bodies, the same housing that worked with a Sony A7III is also compatible with the A1 and A9, as well as cameras from other manufacturers. Your housing investment doesn’t become obsolete when your camera does.
Take Your Camera Underwater
Whether you’re shooting conservation content, underwater portraits, travel photography, or video — Outex lets you use the DSLR or mirrorless camera you already own.
Explore Outex underwater camera housings → | Camera compatibility FAQ | Community blog
Credits
Creative Direction: Ben Von Wong & Katerina Soldatou
Produced in collaboration with: Greenpeace International
Cinematography: Valentina Vee
Underwater Camera System: Outex
Originally published March 2019. Updated September 2026.