I am a Producer/Director of Photography/Photographer with a deep passion for sustainability storytelling. Whether filming people, places or wildlife, I demonstrate respect and care for my subjects and teach others to do the same. My work spans from the Arctic to the Amazon and across oceans and continents, including work in over 120 countries. I thrive on translating complex natural history and environmental issues into engaging media that informs, inspires, and connects audiences with the natural world. As the owner of a marine documentary company, I hired, trained, and supervised above and below-water filming operations worldwide, delivering media for major US networks including National Geographic and Discovery Channel. Projects include Fragile Legacy, BASELINE, and Ocean Bound. I have collaborated with Cousteau, Cornell University, NOAA and with organizations including The New York Times, Harvard University, and the Smithsonian. I also contribute as a lecturer and photographer, sharing hands-on field experience with diverse audiences around the globe, and a teacher of visual storytelling.

David Owen Brown

I am a Producer/Director of Photography/Photographer with a deep passion for sustainability storytelling. Whether filming people, places or wildlife, I demonstrate respect and care for my subjects and teach others to do the same. My work spans from the Arctic to the Amazon and across oceans and continents, including work in over 120 countries. I thrive on translating complex natural history and environmental issues into engaging media that informs, inspires, and connects audiences with the natural world. As the owner of a marine documentary company, I hired, trained, and supervised above and below-water filming operations worldwide, delivering media for major US networks including National Geographic and Discovery Channel. Projects include Fragile Legacy, BASELINE, and Ocean Bound. I have collaborated with Cousteau, Cornell University, NOAA and with organizations including The New York Times, Harvard University, and the Smithsonian. I also contribute as a lecturer and photographer, sharing hands-on field experience with diverse audiences around the globe, and a teacher of visual storytelling.

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I am a Producer/Director of Photography/Photographer with a deep passion for sustainability storytelling. Whether filming people, places or wildlife, I demonstrate respect and care for my subjects and teach others to do the same. My work spans from the Arctic to the Amazon and across oceans and continents, including work in over 120 countries. I thrive on translating complex natural history and environmental issues into engaging media that informs, inspires, and connects audiences with the natural world.
As the owner of a marine documentary company, I hired, trained, and supervised above and below-water filming operations worldwide, delivering media for major US networks including National Geographic and Discovery Channel.
Projects include Fragile Legacy, BASELINE, and Ocean Bound. I have collaborated with Cousteau, Cornell University, NOAA and with organizations including The New York Times, Harvard University, and the Smithsonian.
I also contribute as a lecturer and photographer, sharing hands-on field experience with diverse audiences around the globe, and a teacher of visual storytelling.

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Work Experience

Owner/Producer/DP at Amphibious Films
January 1, 2008 - Present
Produce natural history media for grant-funded projects; hire, train, and supervise diving and filming operations for nine divers worldwide; create media for major US networks including National Geographic and Discovery Channel. Notable projects include Fragile Legacy, BASELINE, and Ocean Bound; freelance work for NY Times, Harvard University, Rodale’s Organic Gardening Magazine, and others.

Education

BA at Cornell University
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
SEA Semester at Woods Hole to St. Thomas
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
Honors graduate at Brooks Institute of Photography
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026
AAUS Certified Diver at American Academy of Underwater Scientists
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026

Qualifications

AAUS Certified Diver
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality