Angelina Pilarinos Photography

Angelina Pilarinos Photography Hi, I’m Angelina! Your next underwater photographer in Cairns, Australia. I specialize in underwater photography with unique underwater photo shoots.

I also sell high-quality underwater and landscape prints perfect for your home or office. Email me today! Originally from New York, I now call Cairns, Australia, home, living my best life next to the Great Barrier Reef. My love for scuba diving brought me here in 2017, and it has been an incredible journey ever since. Settled in Cairns with my partner Tony, I’ve pursued my dream of becoming an awa

rd-winning underwater photographer, and I’m excited to share my passion with you through two unique businesses. Underwater Portraits:

Since moving to Australia and embracing underwater photography, I’ve been dedicated to capturing the exquisite beauty of underwater portraits. Whether it’s a maternity session, a “trash the dress” shoot, or a fun kids’ birthday party, I love underwater photography’s creative possibilities. There is something ethereal about getting an underwater portrait of yourself. Step outside the box and let me capture your essence in a way no one has before. If you’re looking for a unique and memorable photoshoot, let’s work together to create art you will cherish forever. Underwater & Landscape Prints:

My journey into underwater photography began unexpectedly, as I had never lived near the ocean. It was during college, when I learned to scuba dive, that I discovered my love for the underwater world. My travels through Asia solidified my desire to capture the beauty beneath the waves. Now, my collection of underwater and landscape prints showcases the stunning and diverse marine life of the Great Barrier Reef and beyond. Each print reflects my passion for the ocean and my commitment to preserving its beauty for future generations.

17/06/2026

We are pleased to welcome Angelina Pilarinos, a Cairns-based underwater photographer with over eight years of experience in the water, as a new Superaycht Australia Member.

Angelina is PADI Divemaster certified, with a reputation for turning ordinary moments into extraordinary images. Based in Far North Queensland, she specialises in photography for superyacht charters and their guests along the Great Barrier Reef. Whether your guests are snorkelling over coral, diving the outer reef, or simply soaking up life on the water, Angelina captures the experiences that make a charter truly unforgettable.

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She came to me saying she had always wanted to do an underwater photoshoot. I don't think either of us expected it to lo...
16/06/2026

She came to me saying she had always wanted to do an underwater photoshoot. I don't think either of us expected it to look like this!

A mermaid swam all the way from Florida to the Great Barrier Reef — and I got to capture every moment. 🧜‍♀️🌊A few weeks ...
25/05/2026

A mermaid swam all the way from Florida to the Great Barrier Reef — and I got to capture every moment. 🧜‍♀️🌊

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of photographing at the stunning Low Isles out of Port Douglas. None of it would have been possible without the incredible for getting us out to the reef, and the amazing for keeping our mermaid safe in the water. 🤍

Beautiful people, beautiful place, beautiful memories.

26/04/2026

Part 2 of how we built my underwater photography backdrop holder. Now I know wind is not my friend. 😅 After weeks of trying to figure out how to get the backdrop to stop billowing with clamps, my seamstress (Mama Jules Mobile Mending) came up with the brilliant idea to add elastics to the edges to keep the backdrop tight. Thank you Jules! Now I have 4 different backdrops I can use in my underwater photoshoots 📸

25/04/2026

Part 1 of how we built my underwater photography backdrop holder. Believe it or not this was the easy part.

Pregnancy photos that actually stop the scroll. 🌊Underwater shoots hit different — and pregnancy? Absolutely unreal ever...
23/04/2026

Pregnancy photos that actually stop the scroll. 🌊
Underwater shoots hit different — and pregnancy? Absolutely unreal every single time. You're growing a human. Celebrate it in the most unforgettable way possible. DM me before your due date. 📩

Mother's Day Underwater Portraits ✨🌺You're always the one making the memories happen for everyone else. The one behind t...
14/04/2026

Mother's Day Underwater Portraits ✨🌺

You're always the one making the memories happen for everyone else. The one behind the camera, organizing the day, holding it all together.

This Mother's Day, it's your turn.

I've created a private underwater portrait experience just for mums. You'll float on a floral swing surrounded by flowers, and for 45 minutes your only job is to enjoy it while I capture something you'll treasure forever.

No experience needed. No perfect body required. Just you and the water.

📆 May 9, 2026
⏱️ 45 minute private session
📸 3 professionally edited images included
📍 Private pool in Portsmith
💰 From $250

Only 6 spots are available and they will go fast.
Book here: https://subscribepage.io/Wnysb5
Or send me a DM if you have any questions. I'd love to have you. 🌸

Portraits at the creek with .chautard. We started with these portraits on the surface before going underwater. I love ho...
27/02/2026

Portraits at the creek with .chautard.
We started with these portraits on the surface before going underwater. I love how the reflection of the fern frames Anna's head. Early morning light and the stillness of the water made for some beautiful images! With on-location shoots, we have the flexibility for above and underwater images. DM to book a shoot.

I’ll be honest… this review made me tear up a little.This is exactly why I do what I do. Creating a space where my clien...
25/02/2026

I’ll be honest… this review made me tear up a little.

This is exactly why I do what I do. Creating a space where my clients feel safe, supported, and truly comfortable in the water means everything to me. And watching someone go from nervous to completely in the moment is one of the most special parts of this work.

Making people feel beautiful underwater is such a privilege, and it warms my heart knowing this experience meant so much to Hannah and Erin. Their sister session was incredibly special, and the images we created together are some of my favorites yet 🤍

11/02/2026

I didn't intentionally mean for these photos to look like a scene from Avatar, but I like it! I was experimenting with lighting and using gels. I love using color in my photography and when clients give me free range to try new things that's when the creativity flows. ✨

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Cairns, QLD
4870

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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