ABOUT

photography | emotion | storytelling

Photography

The Photographer

daniela tommasi

I am a visual storyteller with a genuine passion for photography. I always look forward to creating something unique and memorable at every photography project and assignment I undertake.

My work spans Aerial, Travel, Events and Sports photography and has been recognized with numerous awards and featured in exhibitions around the world. Emotion, beauty, and storytelling are at the heart of every image I create for my clients.

Based in the stunning Margaret River region of Western Australia, I am also a self-confessed travel enthusiast, frequently taking on projects across Australia and overseas.

In my spare time, you will often find me nurturing my lifelong love of the ocean – capturing aerial views and exploring our beautiful coastline, or collaborating with local researchers to help gather data on whale migration.

So… what can I do for you?

I would love to work with you to create outstanding images for your event, location, project, or brand. Let’s chat about your ideas and bring your vision to life – please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

Qualifications

I am a fully insured and qualified drone pilot, and hold a Remote Pilot Licence issued by CASA (Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority).

My gear consists of Canon full frame cameras, a range of Canon lenses – 16-35mm f 2.8, 28-70mm f 2.8, 85mm f1.2mm, 70-200mm f2.8, 100-500mm f4.5 – and an underwater housing.

Awards

2026 Ocean Adventure Photographer of the Year – Finalist – View Image
2026 The Illume Awards – Semi-Finalist – Category: Adventure – View Image
2026 World Sports Photography Awards – Finalist – Category: Venues & Views
2026 World Sports Photography Awards – Finalist – Category: Swimming & Diving
2025 WA Sport Awards by SportWest – Finalist
2025 International Aerial Photographer of the Year – Top 101 Award (2x)
2025 World Sports Photography Awards – Finalist – Category: Cycling
2024 Ocean Adventure Photographer Of The Year – Finalist – View Image
2024   Ocean Power Watersports Photography Awards – Finalist – Category – Nautical Tourism
2024 World Sports Photography Awards – 3rd Place – Category: Venues & Views
2024 World Sports Photography Awards – Finalist – Category: Cycling
2024 World Sports Photography Awards – Finalist – Category: Swimming & Diving
2024 Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year Awards – Professional Category – Shortlisted
2024 The Landscape Awards – Aerial – Top 50
2023 Ocean Adventure Photographer Of The Year – Finalist – View Image
2023   World Sports Photography Awards – 2nd Place – Category: Other Sports
2023 World Sports Photography Awards – Finalist – Category: Venues & Views
2023 World Sports Photography Awards – Finalist – Category: Urban & Extreme
2023   The Epson International Pano Awards – Landscapes Category – Gold Award
2023   The Epson International Pano Awards – Landscapes Category – Bronze Award
2023 Mark Gunter Photographer of the Year Awards – Professional Category – Finalist
2022   World Sports Photography Awards – Finalist – Category: Cycling
2021   Women in Sport Photo Action Awards – Professional Category – Top 10 Images
2020 International Landscape Photographer of the Year – Top 101 Photographs of the Year
2019   Mark Gunther Photographer of the Year Awards – 10th Place
2018 The Epson International Pano Awards – Landscapes Category – Bronze Award
2015   The Epson International Pano Awards – Landscapes Category – Silver Award
2014   International Loupe Awards – People and Portrait Category – Bronze Award
2014 International Loupe Awards – Landscape Category – Silver Award
2013   International Loupe Awards – People and Portrait Category – Bronze Award
2013   International Loupe Awards – Illustrative Category – Silver Award
2013   International Photography Awards – Honorable Mention
2012 International Loupe Awards – Science & Nature Category – Bronze Award
2012 International Loupe Awards – Illustrative Category – Bronze Award
2012   International Photography Awards – Honorable Mention
2012 WAPF Convention Photo Competition – 2nd Place
2011   Photograph of the Year/Better Photography – Silver Award
2010 International Photography Awards – Honorable Mention

Exhibitions

2026 Ocean Photographer of The Year – Australian National Maritime Museum – (Nov/2026 – Feb/2027)

PAST EXHIBITIONS:

2026 Moort Exhibition – Margaret River HEART, Margaret River, WA – Jul’26
2026 Grit, Cycling Photography Exhibition – Nannup, WA – May’26
2026 Visual Stories, Margaret River HEART, Western Australia – May’26
2025 10 Years of Photography, Margaret River HEART, Western Australia, Sep-Oct’25
2025 Ocean Photographer of The Year, Seaworks, Melbourne
2025 Visual Stories, Margaret River HEART, Western Australia
2024   Ocean Photographer of The Year, Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney
2023 Ocean Photographer of The Year, Australian National Maritime Museum, Sydney
2023 Mark Gunter Photo Awards Exhibition, Rouleur Live, London
2023 Visual Stories, Margaret River HEART, Western Australia
2022 Art in The Garden, Arts Margaret River, Margaret River
2021   ‘Incidental Art’, Head On Photo Festival, Margaret River HEART, Margaret River
2021 MRIS Art Auction, Margaret River HEART, Margaret River
2020 MRIS Art Auction, Margaret River HEART, Margaret River
2019   Arts Margaret River Art Exhibition, Margaret River Cultural Centre
2015 Margaret River Open Studios, Margaret River, Western Australia
2013   ‘Cambodia’, Cocoon Gallery, Margaret River, Western Australia

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Clients & Partners

What clients have to say

"Daniela's work is stunning, and she is a professional in every sense - quick turnarounds on projects, easily accessible photo galleries, thorough communication. She's an absolute pleasure to work with.”

Artis Henderson Nat Geo Explorer

“Her impact on cyclo tourism across the State is hard to quantify - on behalf of Tour of Margaret River and numerous other events, thank you Daniela Tommasi.”

Brendon Morrison Tour of Margaret River

"Thank you Daniela for your outstanding photography. It’s an art form and you have wowed all of us with your recording of our memorable event."

Lee Schofield Alliance Airlines

"Your images are breathtaking. Thank you for helping us show the world the beauty of our beloved SEVEN - UCI Gravel World Series."

Rebecca Cotton Event Producer, Seven

"Myself and the team absolutely loved your photographs from last year (and year's prior). You always nail the brief, the feel and vibe of the event, and most importantly the emotion of the day."

Lydia Frazer Marketing Coordinator, Ironman

"Daniela did an incredible job capturing this event. Totally seamless. No one ever knew really where she was. Quietly and masterfully creating and capturing moments of what was a truly special few days."

Kent Williams Entoure

“Such a powerful capturing of the day." "Those underwater photos are amazing... such a cool capturing of the fusion of swim & run.”

Aaron Milward Sole Trails Events

"We really appreciate the effort, creativity and professionalism you put into capturing the event. The quality of your work is certainly showing in the engagement we've seen across our social channels. The response has been incredible, and the images have played a huge part in bringing the atmosphere, emotion and stories of the event to life. "

David Budge

Operatons Director

“I’ve just looked at your amazing images. I can’t tell you how lovely they are and, in a strange way, how proud it makes me feel. You’ve captured the joy, difficulty and exhilaration of the day so well. Thank you. ”

Suzanne Watt Sole Trails Events

"Thank you so much, the photos are absolutely gorgeous. Love love love them!"

Natalie Bird Lifeline WA

“Thanks so much, Daniela! These photos are just magnificent. I’m feeling emotional looking through them!”

Rebecca Cotton Director, Seven

"Daniela, your photos are wonderful. Thank you for capturing the magic!”

Cate Worsley Margaret River Events, CinefestOz

"The pictures are amazing. We are very happy with every shot!”

Nicole Bottica Shire of Nannup

“Absolutely stunning photos!”

Brendon Morrison Event Coordinator, Tour of Margaret River

“Thank you, thank you, thank you, Daniela. It’s perfect 😊.”

Maria Bergman Jilyara Wines

“Daniela is the queen of event photography! Fabulous shots!"

Tour of the Blackwood Rotary Club of Bridgetown

“Thanks so much again for a brilliant day and photography. ”

Sasha Reid Marketing Director - Wild Women On Top

"From the initial introductions, right until it was a wrap, Daniela was a delight to work with. She was always calm and focused amongst our at times, loud banter, and outfit and location changes. She offered direction when required and sat back and snapped away, capturing both candid and staged photo’s throughout the shoots. The whole experience was enjoyable and more importantly, the photographs are absolutely stunning! We will use Daniela again and recommend her to anyone requiring professional photography. "

Michelle Murnane Byron & Harold

“Daniela! I don't know how you do it - working with essentially the same material, but coming up with such stunning images every year. I've been looking through them to choose which ones to put on a small gallery on our website, but my list is ridiculously long. You've done an amazing job, thank you so much.”

Suzanne Watt Sole Trails Events

“Photography remembers little things long after you’ve forgotten everything.”
– Aaron Siskind –

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