I’m Matteo, a photographer who’s always been drawn to capturing the world around me. Growing up, I developed a deep passion for scuba diving, and eventually I realized I could bring my three favorite things together: the ocean, adventure, and photography. I started with a small camera underwater, simply documenting my dives, until I knew it was time to take things to the next level.
Today, I photograph anything the ocean is willing to show me—from massive whales to tiny seahorses and everything in between. What keeps me hooked is the mix of unpredictability, calm, and raw beauty that exists below the surface. Every dive feels like a chance to see something completely new.
This is just the beginning, and I’m excited to keep exploring, learning, and sharing the underwater world through my lens.
© Matteo DePetrillo
Additional Viewing
Whale Photography 101: Sperm, Humpback, and Southern Right Whales
What a Wildlife Filmmaker Learned From an Underwater Maternity Photoshoot
Shark Photography Underwater Camera Settings
Advice from the Pros // Photographing Sharks Underwater [VIDEO]
Major UPGRADE // A Comparative Review of the Nikon D850 vs Z8 for Underwater Shooters
Matteo DePetrillo is a photographer hailing from Italy who has traveled the globe exploring and documenting the world, both topside and underwater. He uses the Nikon Z8 with NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 lens inside an Ikelite Underwater Housing with Full Size 8 inch Dome Port for his underwater photos. As Matteo says, "this is just the beginning." Make sure you're following Matteo in Instagram @ilmatto_dp to see how the rest of his story unfolds.
