Tegan Book Photography

Tegan Book Photography Beneath the Surface. Beyond the Ordinary.

Fine art photography and marine illustration revealing rare perspectives of the natural world; captured through immersion, patience, and purpose.

Maybe it’s time to bring back the single-image post.Back to the days when one photograph was enough to make you stop scr...
25/08/2026

Maybe it’s time to bring back the single-image post.

Back to the days when one photograph was enough to make you stop scrolling. No carousel. No reel. No perfectly curated sequence. Just one moment that caught your eye and made you feel something.

This little green turtle at Lady Elliot Island was one of those moments for me.

Watching it slowly rise towards the surface, sunlight spilling through the blue above, was a beautiful reminder of why I fell in love with photographing the underwater world in the first place.

Sometimes, one frame is all you need. 🐢💙

A Red-tailed Tropicbird and her chick at Lady Elliot Island.These beautiful seabirds spend much of their lives out over ...
09/08/2026

A Red-tailed Tropicbird and her chick at Lady Elliot Island.

These beautiful seabirds spend much of their lives out over the open ocean, returning to remote islands to breed. Their long red tail streamers and striking black markings make them unmistakable in flight, but watching a parent caring for a chick gives you a completely different appreciation for them.

Moments like this are a reminder that even on a small coral cay in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef, there is an entire world of life unfolding around us, if we slow down enough to notice it.

A little more from my time living in Oman…These are whale sharks, the largest fish in the world. Growing up to 18 metres...
04/08/2026

A little more from my time living in Oman…

These are whale sharks, the largest fish in the world. Growing up to 18 metres long, they're gentle giants that feed by filtering plankton, krill and small fish from the water. Each whale shark has a unique pattern of spots, much like a human fingerprint, allowing researchers to identify individual animals.

What's even more incredible is the story behind these photos.

I'd spent several trips trying to find whale sharks, but each time I came away empty-handed. Then, on the very first day I ever took a camera underwater, everything came together. Instead of seeing just one, I found myself surrounded by more than a dozen whale sharks feeding at the surface.

As if experiencing that wasn't incredible enough, I was also trying underwater photography for the very first time, talk about being thrown in the deep end. Looking back now, I realise just how special that day was, it wasn't just my first underwater photography session, it was one of the most unforgettable wildlife encounters I've ever had.

The ocean has a funny way of making the wait worthwhile. 💙

📍 Oman

Have you ever been lucky enough to encounter a whale shark?

Before the birthday celebrations tomorrow... here's a little Flashback Friday.I'm taking you back to Oman, a place that ...
31/07/2026

Before the birthday celebrations tomorrow... here's a little Flashback Friday.

I'm taking you back to Oman, a place that changed my life in more ways than I ever expected.

It was where I discovered my love for photographing dramatic landscapes and the incredible underwater world, but it was also where I first picked up my camera to photograph street dogs. The hope was simple: that a photo could help them find a family and get adopted.

That's where I met my Omani street dogs Cooper and Sadie.

What followed was a journey across three countries—Oman, the Netherlands and England, before Cooper and Sadie could finally make it home to Australia.

Looking back through these images reminds me that photography has never just been about taking beautiful photos. It's about preserving stories, places and moments that shape who we become.

Tomorrow Cooper turns 7... and, fittingly, we celebrate our birthdays together.

Happy early birthday Coops. 💛

Meet Blondie, a beautiful leucistic green turtle who calls Lady Elliot Island home.Leucism is a rare genetic condition t...
23/07/2026

Meet Blondie, a beautiful leucistic green turtle who calls Lady Elliot Island home.

Leucism is a rare genetic condition that causes a partial loss of pigmentation, giving Blondie her striking pale colouring while still retaining normal eye colour. Unlike albinism, leucistic animals still produce some pigment, making each one truly unique.

Seeing Blondie in the wild is a special reminder of the incredible diversity of nature and the importance of protecting our marine ecosystems. Every turtle has a story, and Blondie is one that leaves a lasting impression.

Have you been lucky enough to spot Blondie while visiting Lady Elliot Island?


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