LFI | Matt Draper

Photo: © Sean White

Draper travels the oceans of the world to bring his creative vision into existence. He spends countless hours in the water, learning to better understand each individual species he interacts with. By meticulously studying and patiently moving through each untamed environment, Draper's photography reveals distinct characteristics and hidden intuitive behaviours. Self-taught, Draper prides himself on only using natural light. This, combined with his freediving capabilities, makes for minimal disturbance when observing marine life.

Website: http://www.mattdraperphotography.com/ https://www.instagram.com/mattdraperphotography/

Photo: © Sean White

Publications

STORIES | March 1, 2024

Between Art and Documentation

Matt Draper

The underwater photographer focusses his M Leicas on the migration of humpback whales and sharks. No easy undertaking with a rangefinder camera.

PortfolioLeica MBlack and White

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STORIES | February 19, 2024

Underwater Photography with the Leica M

Matt Draper

Freediver and photographer Matt Draper documents the migration of Humpback Whales from the Antarctic to the warm waters of the South Pacific Islands. His Leica M is protected by a self-designed underwater housing, which has now gone into serial production.

Print StoriesLeica MTechnology

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STORIES | September 13, 2018

Replace fear with fascination

Matt Draper

Australian underwater photographer Matt Draper has been capturing the magic of the humpback whale for years. For the first time now the autodidact ventured with a Leica M10 in the depths of the South Pacific Ocean. In our interview he talks about his experiences with the camera and their home-made housing.

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Publications

Between Art and Documentation

Matt Draper

Underwater Photography with the Leica M

Matt Draper

Replace fear with fascination

Matt Draper

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