Hi, I’m Alex Ruiz Marin, a freelance camera operator with a passion for underwater cinematography and photography. I love crafting vivid, immersive visuals that tell ocean stories and bring viewers right into the action. My work emphasizes detail, safety, and a collaborative approach to storytelling. Over the years I’ve contributed to yacht-life reality shoots, NatGeo projects, Netflix eality shows and ocean documentaries, always aiming to capture compelling imagery while delivering reliable, on-time results for crews and clients.

Alex Ruiz Marin

Hi, I’m Alex Ruiz Marin, a freelance camera operator with a passion for underwater cinematography and photography. I love crafting vivid, immersive visuals that tell ocean stories and bring viewers right into the action. My work emphasizes detail, safety, and a collaborative approach to storytelling. Over the years I’ve contributed to yacht-life reality shoots, NatGeo projects, Netflix eality shows and ocean documentaries, always aiming to capture compelling imagery while delivering reliable, on-time results for crews and clients.

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Hi, I’m Alex Ruiz Marin, a freelance camera operator with a passion for underwater cinematography and photography. I love crafting vivid, immersive visuals that tell ocean stories and bring viewers right into the action. My work emphasizes detail, safety, and a collaborative approach to storytelling.

Over the years I’ve contributed to yacht-life reality shoots, NatGeo projects, Netflix eality shows and ocean documentaries, always aiming to capture compelling imagery while delivering reliable, on-time results for crews and clients.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Camera Operator at Nick Satriano Productions
August 20, 2022 - August 20, 2022
Freelance camera operator specializing in underwater cinematography and photography; contributed to reality TV segments and underwater shoots.
Underwater DP at National Geographic – Night Diving with Sharks (Aldo Kane)
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Underwater Director of Photography on a NatGeo night diving shoot.
Camera Operator at Nick Satriano Productions
August 20, 2022 - August 20, 2022
Camera operator on Yacht Life Reality Show.
Underwater DP at An Ocean Story Documentary
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Underwater DP on a documentary about plastic in the oceans.
Underwater DP at Phamanasi Resort Adventure & Dive Resort Video
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Underwater DP for resort promotional video.
Underwater DP at Discovery Channel – Ancient Aliens episode in Tulum, Mexico
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Underwater DP for Ancient Aliens in Tulum, Mexico.
Underwater DP at Great Blue Wild – Belizean & Mexican episodes
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Underwater DP for Belizean/Mexico episodes of Great Blue Wild.
Underwater DP at Whole Foods Market – Fisheries video
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Underwater DP for the World-wide campaign focusing on fish farming.

Education

3-year Academy of Photography at Barcelona, Spain - Photography Institute
September 19, 1997 - May 20, 2000

Qualifications

PADI Open Water Instructor
January 1, 2004 - June 20, 2026
PADI Nitrox Instructor
January 1, 2004 - June 20, 2026
Full Cave Diver - Technical Diving International
January 1, 2012 - June 20, 2026
Emergency First Responder
January 1, 2006 - June 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Other