MEET THE ARTIST

Francesca, an award-winning wildlife photographer, and photojournalist, is renowned for her creative and powerful underwater and wildlife photography. As a published writer and internationally-selling Illustrator, she has travelled the globe to capture vital conservation and wildlife stories, using her artistic skills to inspire positive change. She is dedicated to capturing the beauty of our natural world whilst also shining a spotlight on the issues it is facing.

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Her paintings and illustrations combine digital techniques with mixed-media watercolour, creating large-scale, immersive works that are vibrant, detailed, and evocative. These pieces explore the deep connections between the natural world and humanity.  Francesca stands out for her colourful, detailed and bold style. She is especially passionate about raising awareness of the misunderstood creatures in our oceans. She believes that art is going to save this planet and it is her life’s mission to do just that.

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Francesca holds a BA Honours in Illustration from Camberwell College of Arts, UAL, where she explored how visual communication can tackle environmental issues. Beyond her creative pursuits, Francesca is a Freediver and Open Water Dive Instructor. She spent a season as an underwater photographer on the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia and she is now currently freelancing globally, focusing on compelling conservation narratives. 

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Her work has been recognized by National Geographic UK, Photo Vogue, the International Photography Awards, Ocean Awards, Ocean Photographer of the Year and British Photographer of the Year, and she has worked with notable clients such as the Blue Marine Foundation, Netflix, Oceanographic, Flora, Sea Shepherd, Piccadilly Lights, Pangeaseed, PADI, and even astronauts, using her art to promote wildlife and conservation stories. She is a Girls Who Click Ambassador and is a mentee for the 2024/2025 Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Mentorship programme.

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