Lucca Amorim - Nature & Wildlife Photographer

Lucca Amorim - Nature & Wildlife Photographer Wildlife photojournalist/storyteller dedicated to raising awareness about conservation.

[ • about the pic • ] You’ve seen me say before that grey nurse sharks are one of my top five favourite sharks. And yeah...
13/03/2026

[ • about the pic • ] You’ve seen me say before that grey nurse sharks are one of my top five favourite sharks. And yeah, that comment still holds. They’re incredible—full of personality and packed with unique characteristics that set them apart.

I got the chance to dive alongside a few of these late last year, and I decided to hit pause on the boat repairs once more for the opportunity to encounter these underwater residents of the NSW coast. To my happiness, I managed to spend uninterrupted time with them, with my camera in hand and a full tank of nitrox on my back.

What stuns me every time, and what always leaves me in awe, is how observant they are and how skilful they are as swimmers. These sharks zoom in and out in a matter of seconds as they powerfully swish their tails. Above all, they are skilled hunters, doing everything they can to conserve energy as they move with gentle, effortless motions among the rocky reefs.

Here’s my favourite shot from that day—swept in with the rising tide, an adult grey nurse shark swims slowly as it observes its surroundings. Steadily, it lets the water push it forward, barely moving as it glides with ease. Dominating the coast with its size, speed, and hunting skills, the shark moves confidently and with precision.

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•Camera: Sony A7rV
•Lens: 16-35mm GMII
•ISO: 640
•Aperture: F/8
•Speed: 1/200

Here’s a recap of season 2025 as I sign off until season 2026.This year was the start where a lot of people had the opp...
15/12/2025

Here’s a recap of season 2025 as I sign off until season 2026.

This year was the start where a lot of people had the opportunity to learn about the ocean, explore it with a community, and help conserve it with our cleanups. Thank you to all who supported us and came!

2025 was also the first time ever, I became a handyman when me and the Denise bought a 40ft sailboat from 1985 which we decided to renovate so that we could dive the Australian coasts and so that I could finish my book.

And if that wasn’t enough excitement, on November 26 this year, and I got married! Now there’s two crazy Amorims out on the ocean!

Stay tuned for 2026 and for more adventures under the waves with the Amorims as we explore different places and encounter more species in the wild!

Until then merry Christmas and Happy New Year my friends!

[ • about the pic • ] The beauty of the ocean, sometimes lays in its inevitable peacefulness and stillness. Peace that c...
23/10/2025

[ • about the pic • ] The beauty of the ocean, sometimes lays in its inevitable peacefulness and stillness. Peace that can only be found with a calm mindset and appreciation for the smallest moments known to man.

New Zealand eagle rays offer this moment to any observer willing to wait and watch them. Growing up to 150-160cm in wingspan, with blue streaks on their back, and large caramel eyes, they intricately decorate Australia’s south-eastern rocky reefs with their delicate demeanour. Here they can be found slowly flapping their wings as they cruise along the cold waters, or gently resting on the ocean bed as shoals swim around them.

Here’s a recent shot I took of a New Zealand Eagle ray while on a dive. Surrounded by rocks, fishes of every kind, and kelp, the ray lays peacefully as the tide sways and pulls the tips of its wings up and down. It observes its surroundings and remains unbothered with the reef’s activity while displaying its impressive size. Hugging the sea bed, it finds solace amongst the rocks, the cold water, and the stillness of the moment.

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•Camera: Sony A7rV
•Lens: 16-35mm GMII
•ISO: 500
•Aperture: F/13
•Speed: 1/200

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Okay so here’s the next boat update to keep you in the loop. We’ve had the boat for about 2 months and there’s a lot of ...
30/09/2025

Okay so here’s the next boat update to keep you in the loop. We’ve had the boat for about 2 months and there’s a lot of work to do for it to be decent for live-aboard expeditions.

The end of July was dedicated to antifouling the hull of the boat. I did 2 long and exhausting dives to scrape the hull with a spatula to remove all growth. That first photo is what it looks like after I had a go.

We’ve now done some of the plumbing for the toilets, some of the electrical, and all the main sanding. Last week, we got to start priming and painting the deck!

This week, thanks to we got to push our work further! Our friends came to help us fix things that would take ages if it was just me and Denise.

Slowly, the boat is coming together and becoming what it once was. It only goes to show what was hiding under years of exploring the seas.

Stay tuned for the next bit of DIY fun.

[ • about the pic • ] The week before last our boat repairs were held up by the lack of power. Sadly, we realised that s...
24/09/2025

[ • about the pic • ] The week before last our boat repairs were held up by the lack of power. Sadly, we realised that solar power doesn’t provide all the energy for all power tools sometimes. So instead of repairing our boat, I went diving in search of port Jackson sharks.

During this time of the year multiple port Jackson shark migrate further up from the south coast to the mid east coast of Australia to breed in the warmer waters. Therefore, resulting in an underwater garden of port Jackson sharks.

Here’s some shots taken in low visibility water of one of the cutest sharks in Australia!

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•Camera: Sony A7rV
•Lens: 16-35mm GMII
•ISO: 500
•Aperture: F/13
•Speed: 1/125

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I know you haven’t heard or seen any of me or my photos in a few months so I thought I’d give you a juicy update!Firstly...
17/09/2025

I know you haven’t heard or seen any of me or my photos in a few months so I thought I’d give you a juicy update!

Firstly this is my fiancé! That’s right, your Lucca is engaged and soon to be married in 2026.

And secondly, we bought a boat together! This is where we’ll develop projects and conservation initiatives as we showcase the world’s oceans and wildlife.

My biggest and craziest challenge to date has been now to learn how to fix our boat which was originally from 1985 and to get it ocean ready.

Stay tuned for more updated and behind the scenes of our repairs of the boat and the soon projects to come!

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[ • about the pic • ] Jaques Cousteau writes in his book “The human, the orchid, and the octopus,” how the octopus is th...
17/06/2025

[ • about the pic • ] Jaques Cousteau writes in his book “The human, the orchid, and the octopus,” how the octopus is the most complex invertebrate existent as he goes on to describe its intelligence and its behaviour. What Jaques Cousteau didn’t say however, is how life changing it is to befriend a wild octopus and observe it in its environment.

Aside from the 2 additional hearts and the incredibly strong suckers, octopuses have incredible cells within their skin which allows them to change colour and pattern in the blink of an eye. Making them one of nature’s ultimate masters of disguise.

Here’s a recent shot of a Sydney octopus I took while working on a project. Shapeshifting rapidly from sea w**d to a nearby rock, the octopus changes colours while swimming around the surrounding reef. Skilfully, it navigates the sandy sea bed while feeling around with its suckers. Gently, it edges towards a nearby octopus den while investigating it for a resident.

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•Camera: Sony A7rV
•Lens: 16-35mm GMII
•ISO: 500
•Aperture: F/8
•Speed: 1/200

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Update no. 1 (2025)- I’ve set aside goals this year to push forward on my ever so expanding research of the Australian m...
10/06/2025

Update no. 1 (2025)- I’ve set aside goals this year to push forward on my ever so expanding research of the Australian marine ecosystem and its interconnectivity. As I dive more and more, I realise how large and undiscovered the ocean seems, which drives me to push my limits further.

Nevertheless, the more I push I see the careless of the human race with nature and its inhabitants. We’ve become enveloped in the rat race, superficial desires, and greed. The oceans have become polluted and with every dive I spot more and more trash, nets, and destruction.

The ocean is a beautiful and delicate place. If only I could become a fish so that I would breathe under the surface and discover the secrets that marine animals share. Is that too crazy?

Still pushing forward though… Ever so steadily.

[ • about the pic • ] Here’s me doing on the go changes to the housing while out diving. Trying to keep the gear dry when wearing a wet wetsuit is one of the hardest challenges of a wildlife photographer after developing patience!

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[ • about the pic • ] One of the things I enjoy the most about tropical coral reefs are their variety of Angelfishes and...
03/06/2025

[ • about the pic • ] One of the things I enjoy the most about tropical coral reefs are their variety of Angelfishes and how different they are. How can you ever go wrong watching big colourful fish dance in beautiful clear water?

Here’s a shot from earlier in the year in Nusa Penida of a semicircle angelfish. Curiously swimming beside me, it carefully navigates the open ocean with ease. Slowly circulating water though its gills, the angelfish peacefully glides as it watches the corals surrounding it. Determinedly, it flies with gentle fin flaps while showcasing its colours and decorating the reef with a dash of yellow.

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•Camera: Sony A7rV
•Lens: 16-35mm GMII
•ISO: 500
•Aperture: F/18
•Speed: 1/200

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[ • about the pic • ] Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been exploring themes like human impact and pollution correlate...
07/05/2025

[ • about the pic • ] Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been exploring themes like human impact and pollution correlated to our oceans. One of the subjects that has stood out amidst this is the Brown Sabretooth Blenny.

Brown Sabretooth Blennies are exceptionally skilled in adapting human garbage into hiding places, nesting places, and shelters for themselves. After all, who would dare enter a glass bottle at the bottom of the ocean?

Nature has a curious way of renewing itself if left untouched. The ocean shows us that through exquisite ways if we dare to peek beneath below the surface.

Here’s a few shots of some sabretooth blennies living in some weird places!

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•Camera: Sony A7rV
•Lens: Mixed
•ISO: Mixed
•Aperture: Mixed
•Speed: 1/200

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