Drew Stuckey grew up in Northwest Georgia and now showcases the freshwater rivers, creeks, and swimming holes near home as well as the stunning Florida Springs.
Drew creates portraits using the unique light, texture, and weightlessness of water. He works in pools but especially loves opportunities to capture people engaging with natural environments.
Dreaming in a creek in Chattanooga, Tenessee | Astrid © 2022 Drew Stuckey
The morning light starting to hit this creek in Chattanooga, Tennessee | Julie © 2022 Drew Stuckey
Black & White | Astrid © 2022 Drew Stuckey
Surfacing into the duckweed, Florida Springs | Deb © 2022 Drew Stuckey
Deep in the Florida Springs | Olivia and Deb © 2022 Drew Stuckey
Channeling Icarus | Olivia © 2022 Drew Stuckey
My favorite non-human model | American Paddlefish © 2022 Drew Stuckey
Lady in Red | Deb © 2022 Drew Stuckey
Duo in a pool | Astrid and Anna © 2022 Drew Stuckey
Clean and minimal | Astrid © 2022 Drew Stuckey
Scaling the wall of a quarry in Middle Tennessee | Molly © 2022 Drew Stuckey
When Drew Stuckey isn't chasing the natural beauty of the Florida Springs, Georgia, and Tennessee, he is pursuing is Master's in Applied Mathematics. His mathematics research focuses on applications to inform conservation strategies. Drew is Nikon loyal using the Z6, Z6ii, Z7ii, and the D850. Follow more of his work @coral_and_pine on Instagram, TikTok or his website.
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Additional Reading
Natural Light Photography Underwater
Behind the Scenes of Alison Bounce's Underwater Portraiture Workshop 2019
Nikon Z7 II Underwater Photos and Review
