SWIM WITH THE GIANTS

SWIM WITH THE GIANTS

From July through October, the waters around the Cook Islands transform into a vital sanctuary for migrating humpback whales, where mothers give birth to their calves. These waters played a key role in my journey while working on ‘Secrets of the Whales’ — a project that became a National Geographic cover story, a book, and a four-part series on @disneyplus.

Now, I’m inviting you to join me  for a once-in-a-lifetime Fine Art Experience. Together, we’ll enter the water and share a moment with these incredible animals — a moment that will stay with you forever. And as part of this experience, I’ll create a one-of-a-kind 1/1 fine art photograph of you with one of the ocean’s most magnificent creatures.

This is not just a close encounter — it’s unparalleled access to one of nature’s greatest wonders. With more time in the water, we can focus on creating something truly unique, both for you and for the story I continue to tell through my lens.

Brian Skerry

To dive together with Brian Skerry among humpback whales in the Cook Islands — one of the most beautiful places in the world — is a truly unique experience.

From July through October, the waters around the Cook Islands transform into a vital sanctuary for migrating humpback whales, where mothers give birth to their calves. These waters played a key role in my journey while working on ‘Secrets of the Whales’ — a project that became a National Geographic cover story, a book, and a four-part series on @disneyplus.

Now, I’m inviting you to join me  for a once-in-a-lifetime Fine Art Experience. Together, we’ll enter the water and share a moment with these incredible animals — a moment that will stay with you forever. And as part of this experience, I’ll create a one-of-a-kind 1/1 fine art photograph of you with one of the ocean’s most magnificent creatures.

This is not just a close encounter — it’s unparalleled access to one of nature’s greatest wonders. With more time in the water, we can focus on creating something truly unique, both for you and for the story I continue to tell through my lens.

Brian Skerry

To dive together with Brian Skerry among humpback whales in the Cook Islands — one of the most beautiful places in the world — is a truly unique experience.

The highlights

A tailor-made luxury tour to the Cook Islands to experiences of the destination

Unparalled access to snorkling and diving with Humpback whales

A unique opportunity to own an artwork by a world-class photographer made just for you.

You will own a unique artwork that only exists in one copy.

Unique insight in the creative process of a world class photographer.

Sessions in-the-field with Brian Skerry to capture the perfect photograph.

Exclusive access on how biologist Naan Hasuer works with research on humpback whales

The highlights

A tailor-made luxury tour to the Cook Islands to experiences of the destination

Unparalled access to snorkling and diving with Humpback whales

A unique opportunity to own an artwork by a world-class photographer made just for you.

You will own a unique artwork that only exists in one copy.

Unique insight in the creative process of a world class photographer.

Sessions in-the-field with Brian Skerry to capture the perfect photograph.

Exclusive access on how biologist Naan Hasuer works with research on humpback whales

The Photographer

Brian Skerry is a master visual storyteller specializing in marine wildlife and underwater environments. Since 1998 he has been a contributing photographer for National Geographic magazine having produced more than 30 feature stories. In 2017 he was named “Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year” by the National Geographic Society.

He is an 11-time winner of the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and has also been recognized with awards from Pictures of the Year International, Nature’s Best, Communication Arts and is the only photographer to win the coveted Peter Benchley Award for Excellence in Media. In 2021 Brian received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary as a producer of Secrets of the Whales, a television series he created together with James Cameron.

The Photographer

Brian Skerry is a master visual storyteller specializing in marine wildlife and underwater environments. Since 1998 he has been a contributing photographer for National Geographic magazine having produced more than 30 feature stories. In 2017 he was named “Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year” by the National Geographic Society.

He is an 11-time winner of the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and has also been recognized with awards from Pictures of the Year International, Nature’s Best, Communication Arts and is the only photographer to win the coveted Peter Benchley Award for Excellence in Media. In 2021 Brian received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary as a producer of Secrets of the Whales, a television series he created together with James Cameron.

A glimpse

A glimpse

During the days together Brian will share stories from his assigments around the world for National Geographic and he will give you a unique insight in the work he did on secrets of the whales. To hear how he worked for one of the world’s most prestigious publications in the same area you are exploring together gives a whole new dimension to the experience.

Naan Hauser who is one of the foremost biologist specialized primarily focusing on the humpback whale population that travels through the equatorial South Pacific.

You will get a unique insight in how and her team works with topics such as population identity, photo ID, acoustics, genetics, stable isotopes, blue carbon, satellite tagging, migration and navigation, infrared, and surface and underwater behavior.

During the days together Brian will share stories from his assigments around the world for National Geographic and he will give you a unique insight in the work he did on secrets of the whales. To hear how he worked for one of the world’s most prestigious publications in the same area you are exploring together gives a whole new dimension to the experience.

Naan Hauser who is one of the foremost biologist specialized primarily focusing on the humpback whale population that travels through the equatorial South Pacific.

You will get a unique insight in how and her team works with topics such as population identity, photo ID, acoustics, genetics, stable isotopes, blue carbon, satellite tagging, migration and navigation.

The print

Back home the photographer will go through the images and work individually on each images making small changes that will make an already stunning image even better.

The selection of images will then be presented to you by the photographer during a personal presentation where the selection will be revealed. When you have selected the image you want, the image will be prepared for printing.

The photographer will then oversee the printing and personally inspect the print before it will be signed and numbered in a 1/1 edition. A unique fine art photo just for you.

Together with the fine art print you will also get an exclusive coffee table book in a 1/1 edition with photos from the experience.

The print

Back home the photographer will go through the images and work individually on each images making small changes that will make an already stunning image even better.

The selection of images will then be presented to you by the photographer during a personal presentation where the selection will be revealed. When you have selected the image you want, the image will be prepared for printing.

The photographer will then oversee the printing and personally inspect the print before it will be signed and numbered in a 1/1 edition. A unique fine art photo just for you.

Together with the fine art print you will also get an exclusive coffee table book in a 1/1 edition with photos from the experience.