Business Details
29 Years
experience
Natural History Photography by Phillip Colla
Oceanlight is a natural history photography business specializing in wild marine animals, terrestrial wildlife, and landscapes. With over 33 years of experience, the company focuses on capturing images of blue whales, great white sharks, kelp forests, National Parks, and remote ecosystems. Their work has been featured in prestigious publications like National Geographic Magazine and Scientific American, as well as museums and aquaria worldwide. The founder, Phillip Colla, combines expertise in underwater and aerial photography with a commitment to documenting endangered species and challenging environments. The business offers over 40,000 images for editorial, commercial licensing, and fine art prints, serving clients in publishing, advertising, and education.Their unique strengths include breath-hold diving techniques for marine photography and a catalog of rare subjects like newborn gray whales and Guadalupe fur seals. Based in San Diego, California, the company emphasizes outdoor exploration and environmental stewardship. Their work has received awards in competitions such as Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Nature's Best. Clients include major institutions like the National Park Service and National Geographic Society. The business maintains a strong online presence through one of the earliest stock photography websites, launched in 1997.
Services
Stock Photography
Natural History Photography
Image Licensing
Fine Art Prints
Travel Photography
Aerial Photography
Underwater Photography
Wildlife Photography
Landscape Photography
Editorial Photography
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have 33 years of experience photographing marine and terrestrial wildlife.
- Our catalog includes rare underwater images of blue whales and endangered species.
- We combine breath-hold diving techniques with aerial photography expertise.
- Our work has been featured in National Geographic Magazine and Science.
- We offer over 40,000 high-quality images for licensing and print.
Services
Stock Photography
Professional stock photography featuring marine life, terrestrial wildlife, and landscapes. Available for editorial and commercial use, with over 40,000 high-resolution images. Serves publishers, advertisers, and educational institutions globally.
Natural History Photography
Specialized photography documenting endangered species and remote ecosystems. Captures blue whales, great white sharks, and kelp forests using advanced underwater techniques. Highlights conservation efforts and natural habitats.
Fine Art Prints
High-quality fine art prints of natural history subjects. Includes marine animals, National Parks, and landscapes. Available in multiple sizes for collectors and institutions.
Underwater Photography
Expert underwater photography using breath-hold diving techniques. Documents challenging subjects like blue whales and ocean sunfish. Provides unique perspectives of marine ecosystems.
Aerial Photography
Aerial photography capturing landscapes and coastal regions. Features National Parks, deserts, and remote islands. Offers panoramic views for commercial and editorial use.
People
Phillip Colla
Photographer
Natural history photographer with 33 years of experience documenting marine and terrestrial wildlife. Specializes in underwater and aerial photography of endangered species and remote ecosystems.
Questions
How can I license your photography?
Visit Oceanlight.com to browse our catalog and contact us directly for licensing options.
What subjects do you photograph?
We specialize in marine animals, National Parks, wildlife, and landscapes from around the world.
Are prints available for purchase?
Yes, we offer high-quality fine art prints of our natural history photography collection.
How long have you been in business?
We've been creating natural history photography since 1997 with over 33 years of field experience.
Where do you work?
We photograph in California, National Parks, the American Southwest, and remote global locations.
