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Francesca, an award-winning wildlife photographer, and photojournalist, is renowned for her creative and powerful underwater and wildlife photography. As a published writer, photographer and internationally-selling Illustrator, she has travelled the globe to capture vital conservation and wildlife stories, using her artistic skills to inspire positive change. She is dedicated to capturing the beauty of our natural world whilst also shining a spot light on the issues it is facing.
Her illustrations blend Procreate, Photoshop, and Watercolour to create vibrant, detailed scenes that focus on ocean habitats, conservation, and wildlife. Francesca stands out for her colourful, bold style and her dedication to ocean conservation. She is especially passionate about raising awareness of the misunderstood creatures in our oceans, dedicating the past decade to saving sharks. She believes that art is going to save this planet and it is her life’s mission to do just that.
Francesca holds a BA Honours in Illustration from Camberwell College of Arts, UAL, where she explored how visual communication can tackle environmental issues. Beyond her creative pursuits, Francesca is a Freediver and Open Water Dive Instructor. She spent a season as an underwater photographer on the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia and she is now currently freelancing globally, focusing on compelling conservation narratives.
Her work has been recognized by National Geographic UK, Photo Vogue, the International Photography Awards, Ocean Awards, Ocean Photographer of the Year and British Photographer of the Year, and she has worked with notable clients such as the Blue Marine Foundation, Netflix, Oceanographic, Flora, Sea Shepherd, Piccadilly Lights, Pangeaseed, PADI, and even astronauts, using her art to promote wildlife and conservation stories. She is a Girls Who Click Ambassador and is a mentee for the 2024 Vital Impacts Environmental Photography Mentorship programme.
“My desire for adventure, storytelling and creating personal connections with my subject matter drives my work. I believe Photography and Art are powerful medium's to communicate the natural world and also serves as an important catalyst to connect you, the viewer, with the incredible planet I have fallen in love with. Art opens the empathy door, inviting you into a world you may not have explored or to a place in your mind you have not investigated. I believe art is going to save this planet and it’s my mission to do just that!“
Sharks aren’t mindless killers; they’re beautiful, intelligent, and essential to our oceans. Yet, an alarming 200 sharks are lost from our oceans every single minute. Through 200 Sharks, I’m reshaping the narrative surrounding these misunderstood creatures. This ongoing social media campaign combines 200 illustrations of sharks and rays with engaging videos, fun facts, and educational fact files for each species. By celebrating their beauty and diversity, the project aims to inspire over 1 million people to see sharks and rays in a new light and take action to protect these vital ocean guardians.
Francesca Page Collections is a brand I created in 2021 that brings wearable art to your world, transforming you into the artist’s magical realm. Wear more than just art - wear magic! At Francesca Page Collections you will find unique designs not seen anywhere else. Here at FPC creating high quality, function, organic/sustainable materials, vegan approved fashion is my top priority. I focus on making affordable unique designs that have a minimal carbon footprint. My brand's mentality is shop with intention, buy durable and wear longer. My fashion products are typically hand made to order which allows for less waste and more positive green action!
Francesca Page Collections focuses on producing high quality exclusive works from my current projects and adventures. My mission is to broaden the audience of contemporary art by releasing high quality, conservation focused, collectible limited edition pieces of ocean magic.
AWARDS
2024
- 2nd Place Winner in the Conservation category in Scuba Diving magazine's, 'Through Your Lens photo Awards' 2024
- Finalist, Conservation (Impact) Ocean Photographer of the Year, 2024
- Finalist in the Kelp Forest Photo Awards 2024
- Official Selection, Good Natured: Conservation Optimism Short Film Festival, 2024
2023
- Shortlisted in the British Photography Awards 2023
- International Photography Awards (IPA) 'Honorable Mention', in the Nature, Underwater Professional Category, 2023
- Colour Top 100 in the Wild Art Photographer of the Year 2023
- Finalist in the Young Initiative category for the Ocean Awards, 2023
2020
- Winner of the Nature Category in the National Geographic Traveller Photography Competition, 2020
GRANTS
2024/2025
- Vital Impacts 2024/25 Environmental Photography Mentorship Program
- Girls Who Click Ambassador Program
EXHIBITIONS
2024
- Calamuchita FotoDoc, International Photography and Documentary Film Festival, Calamuchita Valley, Argentina
- Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition, London and Sydney
Clients & Partnerships
"My aim as an artist is to touch as many people's hearts with some of my ocean magic. I create art from the soul which is found at sea and on my travels which I bring to life in an explosion of colour, shimmer and passion! I believe as an artist it is my duty to communicate the world around me and at the same time share my art with others. Hopefully deepening people's connections to nature and wanting to protect it!"
- Francesca Page
For inquiries on past, present and future work, potential collaborations, commissions and other info feel free to reach out at francescapageart@gmail.com