Henley Spiers

Coverage by BBC News and The Sunday Times has presented his photographs in the context of award selections and juried international competitions. Newsweek highlighted his award winning photograph of a bird diving into the ocean at 60 mph. Hakai Magazine described him as one of the most highly decorated wildlife image-makers in the world. The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution highlighted the ability of his work to bring the ocean to life in an article. In an interview with Nature TTL, Spiers discussed his approach to underwater photography, including working in low-light conditions, using natural light where possible and photographing cold-water environments.

• Name — Henley Spiers • Occupation — Underwater photographer, writer, expedition leader • Known for — Underwater photography • Website — https: www.henleyspiers.com

His photography has been exhibited internationally at public institutions including the Natural History Museum London and the Smithsonian Magazine, as well as in Blancpain Fifty Fathoms 2019. In 2025, his solo exhibition at the Stadtmuseum Schleswig in Germany followed in the footsteps of photographic luminaries such as Sebastiao Salgado, Steve McCurry, and David Doubilet. Spiers has delivered illustrated talks and masterclasses related to underwater photography. He was selected to be a judge in the Wild Art Photographer of the Year Competition.

Spiers' work is frequently associated with marine conservation themes and his images have been used in support of environmental awareness initiatives. His photography has also been featured by non-profit and conservation-focused organisations in fundraising and public-engagement contexts. Spiers was the first Storyteller in Residence for Oceanographic Magazine, delivering 3 cover stories spanning locations from Scotland to the Galapagos islands. In an interview with the Sierra Club Magazine Spiers explained how he hopes that his images may help to promote ocean conservation.