Lawrence Alex Wu |
Alex is a professional underwater photographer whose imagery has earned over three dozen international awards from prestigious film festivals and photo contests. His work has been broadcast globally and published in magazines, with exhibitions spanning major cities from London and Bangkok to Cape Town and Chicago. A PADI Scuba instructor since 1996, his diving roots trace back to the Canadian Pacific. Today, his portfolio spans cold water environments, tropical reefs, low-visibility conditions, and specialized conservation research. Moving fluidly between land and underwater photojournalism, his core devotion remains the oceanic environment. Translating decades of field expertise into actionable knowledge, Alex leads photography workshops across Asia, teaching in English, Thai, Cantonese, and Mandarin. His overarching mission is to advocate for the well-being of our oceans and drive awareness toward marine preservation. "Our oceans remain a world of mystery. With 98% still to be discovered and protected, I believe it’s my role as a photographer to bring the wonderful and tragic realities of nature to the surface—to make people aware and inspire them to act." — Alex Specializing in portraits, ocean wildlife, seascapes, and multimedia content, his visual style leverages modern techniques to introduce audiences to the depths of the ocean and the urgent efforts needed to save them.
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