About Kip Evans Photography

Kip Evans is a professional photographer and underwater explorer. As a cinematographer, he has worked on a number of underwater documentaries, including specials for CNN, The Discovery Channel and the BBC. From March of 1998 to January of 2003, he served as the chief photographer for a National Geographic project called the Sustainable Seas Expeditions – a 5-year project to explore the deep coastal areas of the United States, Mexico and Belize with renowned explorer Dr. Sylvia Earle. Using one-person submersibles, Kip spent over 300 hours diving at depths to 1,800 feet. In 2001 he shot the deepwater portions for a National Geographic special “ Pearl Harbor – Legacy of Attack” with Dr. Robert Ballard (discoverer of the Titanic) and a special on whale sharks for National Geographic Today.

As a still photographer, Kip’s images have been widely published in books, exhibits advertisements and magazines worldwide, including National Geographic Magazine, Rodale’s Scuba Diving, Skin Diver, Sea and Coastal Living. As a commercial photographer his clients have included the National Marine Sanctuary Program, Ford Motor Company, Monterey Bay Aquarium and Marriott Hotels to name a few.

As a diver and submersible pilot, Kip holds a number of certifications including PADI Scuba Instructor, Nitrox Diver, Diver Medical Technician (DMT), Scientific Research Diver and he is currently rated to dive the Deep Worker and Deep Rover Submersibles to their full operating depths of 2,000 and 3,000 feet respectively. Kip has also logged over 1,000 scuba dives, mostly during research and photographic expeditions.

In addition to his diving and photography experience, Kip has worked as a marine biologist, expedition leader for natural history organizations, a marine science instructor and an educational specialist for the National Marine Sanctuary Program. When he is not traveling, he volunteers his time with the Pacific Grove Ocean Rescue Team, where he helps victims of water related emergencies.

Kip graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1990, with a degree in Environmental Studies. He currently resides in the Monterey Bay area with his wife Jacque and their two children.

Jacque Evans

Jacque Evans is the manager of Mountain and Sea Gallery. As part owner she helps to oversee customer service and maintain Mountain & Sea Gallery’s outreach efforts to local business.

Jacque graduated for Fresno State University with an undergraduate degree in psychology and masters degree in rehabilitation counseling. As a professional counselor, she worked for the State of California Rehabilitation Department and the California State Community College system. As a Monterey Bay Aquarium volunteer, Jacque received a mini-course in marine biology and ecology of the Monterey Bay providing a valuable background to her scuba diving and Kip’s underwater photography.

As a semi-adventurer Jacque has enjoyed scuba diving in the Monterey Bay and tropical waters, trying her hand at underwater photography and exploring the beautiful sites below the water. She also enjoys rock-climbing, hiking and playing golf.