Ocean Art Contest Judges
Advice From Past Ocean Art Judges
Read the judges’ comments, feedback and suggestions from previous Ocean Art contests.
Meet the Ocean Art Judges
Meet the accomplished underwater photographers and industry professionals who help judge the Ocean Art competition.
Tony Wu
Tony Wu is an underwater photographer seemingly always on the go. He is the author of the coffee table book Silent Symphony, which received the grand prize for Best Book of the Year at Antibes in 2001. He also won the prestigious Veolia Environment Wildlife Photographer of the Year award.
Marty Snyderman
Marty Snyderman is a still photographer, film producer, author and speaker specializing in the marine environment. He has won numerous prestigious awards, including an Emmy, and his work has been featured in leading publications around the world.
Mark Strickland
Mark Strickland is a professional underwater photographer and underwater photo specialist at Bluewater Photo. He is co-author and principal photographer for Lonely Planet’s award-winning book, Diving and Snorkeling Thailand, and his work appears in magazines, books and displays around the world. Mark also leads several dive trips each year to his favorite destinations while working on a career-spanning large-format pictorial book.
Ipah Uid Lynn
Ipah Uid Lynn is a Malaysian-based professional diving instructor, Canon Ambassador and internationally recognized creative photographer known for her ability to fuse art with life through her lens.
A mother of six, Ipah balances her roles as an artist and parent, bringing the depth and beauty of her personal experiences into her work. Her love for the underwater world extends beyond photography. As a passionate advocate for marine conservation, she uses her images to raise awareness about the fragile ecosystems beneath the waves.
Her work celebrates the beauty of the ocean while highlighting the need to protect it, bringing together motherhood, artistic excellence and environmental advocacy.
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