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Jett & Kathryn Britnell are professional underwater, wildlife and expedition photographers, internationally published writers, explorers, speakers, scuba divers, shark advocates, book reviewers, marine conservationists and devil may care adventurers.

Snorkeling several miles offshore with whale sharks at Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Our publishing credits include, The Globe & Mail, British Columbia Magazine, Canadian Geographic, Matador Network, Photo Comment, Alert Diver, Diver Magazine, Scuba & H2O Adventure, Sport Diver, Travel Thru History and numerous other outlets. Jett’s photography has graced the covers of magazines over 57 times. Along with travel writing, we have been speakers at trade shows and have presented on such topics as exploration, conservation, destinations, photography seminars and workshops. Through thier photography, travel, marine and wildlife conservation work they have amassed more than 32,000+ combined social media followers over Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and Linkedin.

Jett and Kathryn at Le Conte Glacier - by Mary BarrosOur work as photojournalists has taken us to England, France, Italy, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, the Maldives, Fiji, Indonesia, Palau, Truk Lagoon, Ponape, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, Cook Islands, Hawaii, Cozumel, Baja, Bonaire, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, Turks & Caicos, The Philippines, Panama, Greece, Turkey, and Alaska to name a few.

Jett Britnell

Jett Britnell, FRCGS, FRGS, FI’16

Jett Britnell is a professional Underwater, Wildlife & Expedition Photographer, Explorer, internationally published Writer, Public Speaker and Scuba Diver whose images and editorial appears regularly in various print publications and online media worldwide.  A staunch supporter of marine conservation and environmental education, he was among the first in the British Columbia to expound the need for preservation of the province’s marine life through his images, articles and presentations. Jett is credited for putting British Columbia’s undersea realm on the world stage, and has contributed to the province’s marine environment being ranked as one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems in the world.

A Fellow of the prestigious Royal Canadian Geographical Society, a Fellow of the in the world renowned and exclusive Explorers Club, a Fellow of the famed Royal Geographical Society in London. Jett is also a member of the esteemed Ocean Artists Society, a unique alliance of the world’s top marine life artists, painters, sculptors, photographers, filmmakers, and writers. The list of members includes people such as Wyland, Bob Talbot, Ron & Valerie Taylor and Dr. Sylvia Earle. He co-authors with Kathryn a monthly adventure & exploration column for Luxe Beat Magazine under the banner Third Age Expeditions, and is a featured photographer of The Ocean Agency, an ocean conservation non-profit, and also a consultant to Elephanatics, an elephant advocacy organization based in Vancouver whose mission is to assist global elephant conservation efforts by educating Canadians about issues of ivory poaching, habitat loss, and the continued exploitation of elephants by humans, and to connect Canadians directly with elephant conservation partners in Africa and Asia. He is also a Nikon Professional Services Member and a nationally accredited past member of the Professional Photographers of Canada (Underwater, Editorial & Travel Illustration), Professional Writers of Canada, the British Columbia Association of Travel Writers and the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association.

Certifications & Licensing

  • Highly experienced cold water diver (drysuit) with extensive tropical diving experience, PADI Rescue Diver & I.A.N.T.D. Nitrox Certified
  • Wilderness & Bear Awareness (BIS Training Solutions)
  • Sharks! Global Biodiversity, Biology, and Conservation Certificate (The University of Queensland, Australia
  • Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Operator Card (familiar with operating Zodiacs)
  • Canadian Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) for both Restricted & Unrestricted Firearms.

Kathryn Britnell

Kathryn Britnell, FRCGS, FRGS, FI’19

Kathryn is a Fellow of the prestigious Royal Canadian Geographical Society, a Fellow of the the world renowned and exclusive Explorers Club, a Fellow of the famed Royal Geographical Society in London. Kathyrn is an internationally published writer, photographer, speaker and underwater model. Among her many talents, Kathryn possesses decades of experience with respect to insurance and risk management, including the expertise to manage the risk exposures on expeditions, eco-tourism businesses and ocean-based operations. The first published photo of her working as an underwater model appeared December 22, 2010 in PhotographyBB Magazine. Certainly a notable achievement as she was only certified as a scuba diver three weeks earlier in the Philippines on November 30, 2010! Kathryn has experienced exhilarating encounters with tiger sharks, whale sharks, sea turtles, sea lions, and several species of venomous lionfish in the Philippines, splashing into zero degree centigrade iceberg infested waters in Alaska and has explored the ocean’s depths after dark. Kathryn is a former member of the British Columbia Association of Travel Writers and the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association.

Certifications & Licensing

  • Experienced cold water diver (drysuit) with extensive tropical diving experience, PADI Nitrox Certified
  • Canadian Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) for both Restricted & Unrestricted Firearms.
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Jett & Kathryn diving with Tiger Sharks, Tiger Beach, Bahamas. Photo by our friend, Ken Kiefer. He’s also a brilliant photographer, prime-cut shark bait and blissfully married to the lovely, Kimber. Check out his work www.kenkiefer.com

 

We Skipped The Light Fandango…

 

Jett circa early 90s
Jett circa early 90s
Kathryn Britnell The Wonder Spouse
Kathryn Britnell The Wonder Spouse
Jett Jack Van Hove
Jett Jack Van Hove
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Kathryn Britnell in Anilao
Kathryn Britnell in Anilao
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Jett working hard shotting salmon Adams River 2018
Jett working hard shotting salmon Adams River 2018
Jett in Vanautu 1990
Jett in Vanautu 1990
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Alex Jett atop pyramid in Coba Mexico
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Jett at Adams River photographing sockeye salmon in 2010
Jett at Adams River photographing sockeye salmon in 2010
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Kathryn photographing sockeye salmon at Adams River 2018
Kathryn photographing sockeye salmon at Adams River 2018
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Jett Britnell 1
4. Jett Kathryn at Chichen Itza Mexico
4. Jett Kathryn at Chichen Itza Mexico
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Jett at McSorleys Old Ale House ext. 1854 NYC e1523590840302
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Kathryn Britnell with Blackberry Jett Britnell
Stan Waterman and Jett Britnell
Stan Waterman and Jett Britnell
2012
2012
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Kathryn out for dinner at Isla Mujeres Mexico 2014
Kathryn out for dinner at Isla Mujeres Mexico 2014
La Gauloise Bistro
La Gauloise Bistro
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Making amigos in Panama on Canas Island Jett Britnell e1519163919957
Kathryn near Jasper
Kathryn near Jasper
August 19 2013
August 19 2013
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jett and kathryn drinking mai tais at hawaiis famed pink palace
jett and kathryn drinking mai tais at hawaiis famed pink palace
Jett and Katie at New York Dolls concert
Jett and Katie at New York Dolls concert
nov 27 2008
nov 27 2008
Inde parked on iceberg at Le Conte Glacier by Jett Britnell 1
Inde parked on iceberg at Le Conte Glacier by Jett Britnell 1
Kathryn at Adams River getting ready to snorkel with sockeye salmon Adams River BC 2018
Kathryn at Adams River getting ready to snorkel with sockeye salmon Adams River BC 2018
Jett Britnell Asleep at the guitar
Jett Britnell Asleep at the guitar
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April 2015
April 2015
Jett in Palau 1988 by Richard Ackroyd
Jett in Palau 1988 by Richard Ackroyd
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Jett Kathryn
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Jett underwater in New Caledonia 1993
Jett underwater in New Caledonia 1993
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2014
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Kathryn Britnell
Jett with Jean Michel Cousteau
Jett with Jean Michel Cousteau
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Jett at base of pyarmid at Coba Mexico 2014
Jett at base of pyarmid at Coba Mexico 2014
Dec 31 2008
Dec 31 2008
Pretty in Pink Kathryn Britnell
Pretty in Pink Kathryn Britnell
Explorer Adam Sholts with Jett Vancouver 2018
Explorer Adam Sholts with Jett Vancouver 2018
Jett Kathryn Britnell in Anilao
Jett Kathryn Britnell in Anilao
Kathryn on her wedding day
Kathryn on her wedding day
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Kathryn outside the Explorers Club NYC e1523590862855
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Jett in Fiji 1993jpg
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Dec 25 2011 e1519164161990
Jett Britnell in Oahu Hawaii
Jett Britnell in Oahu Hawaii
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Jett Britnell on Pont Alexandre III is a deck arch bridge in Paris
Jett Britnell on Pont Alexandre III is a deck arch bridge in Paris
Jett Britnell Amos Nachoum
Jett Britnell Amos Nachoum
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Jett on first overseas magazine assignment Vanuatu 1990
Jett on first overseas magazine assignment Vanuatu 1990
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Kathryn Jett Britnell
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May 2015 SFU e1519163779341
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Kathryn at McSorleys Old Ale House ext. 1854 NYC e1523590795210
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Eiko Joanna and Jett
Eiko Joanna and Jett
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Jett Kathryn at the Drake Hotel Chicago Feb 15 2012
Jett Kathryn at the Drake Hotel Chicago Feb 15 2012
Kathryn Britnell at Bow Summit
Kathryn Britnell at Bow Summit
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Jett Kathryn 1
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Love this woman. Without her sweet love. What would life be June 22 2014 e1519163948564
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Jett in commercial diving hard hat in Seattle 1983
Jett in commercial diving hard hat in Seattle 1983
Jett Kathryn News Year Eve Cozumel 2012
Jett Kathryn News Year Eve Cozumel 2012
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Jett Britnell in Wakatobi Indonesia 2004
Jett Britnell in Wakatobi Indonesia 2004
Jett in Alaska 2003
Jett in Alaska 2003
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A night out with the Lentinis in NYC March 2018 e1523590884576
5. Jett and Kathryn The Nomadic Tribes
5. Jett and Kathryn The Nomadic Tribes
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April 2 2008 Jett Kathryn Britnell e1523590701588
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On a fast train between Venice and Rome August 2013 e1523590723655
Jett Britnell in Great White Shark cage Mexico 2006
Jett Britnell in Great White Shark cage Mexico 2006
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Jett at Adams River BC
Jett at Adams River BC
Jett and Kathryn Baranof Lake
Jett and Kathryn Baranof Lake
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Kathryn Britnell 2
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Just lookin for a kiss at famous New York Dolls photo location NYC e1523590768783
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Jett at Nakwakto Rapids for the first time
Jett at Nakwakto Rapids for the first time
Jun3 2014
Jun3 2014
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Jett and Kathryn supporting Elephanatics 2018
Jett and Kathryn supporting Elephanatics 2018
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Jett Kathryn Britnell
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Jett in commercial diving hard hat 1983
Jett in commercial diving hard hat 1983
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Kathryn in blue
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Rome Jett Britnell
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Kathryn with Blue Man 2009 Jett Britnell
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Jett Britnell in Panama City
Jett Britnell in Panama City
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Sept 2015 Jett Britnell
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Kathryn Britnell 2
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Jett Britnell
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Katie in NYC
Katie in NYC
Marilyn Monroe and Jett Britnell Chicago
Marilyn Monroe and Jett Britnell Chicago
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Diving days with old friends.
Diving days with old friends.
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Kathryn Oct 2017 e1518975539751
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Kathryn Britnell 1
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Jett Kathryn 2
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Joanna John Lentini Jett Kathryn Britnell
Kathryn Britnell at Adams River BC
Kathryn Britnell at Adams River BC
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jett susan kathryn Jett Britnell
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jimmy webb and jett britnell
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Kathryn Britnell near Michigan Ave bridge Chicago Jett Britnell
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A special dinner tonight for Kathryn at one of Vancouvers finest French cuisine restaurants. foodie travel thegoodlife — at Le crocodile restaurant vancouver. june 2017 e1519164274290
A special dinner tonight for Kathryn at one of Vancouvers finest French cuisine restaurants. foodie travel thegoodlife — at Le crocodile restaurant vancouver. june 2017 e1519164274290
Kathryn Michele Westmoreland and Jett Seattle Nov 2018
Kathryn Michele Westmoreland and Jett Seattle Nov 2018
Jett Britnell with Dave Cousins of STRAWBS
Jett Britnell with Dave Cousins of STRAWBS
Jett at Ninstints Haida Gwaii 1994
Jett at Ninstints Haida Gwaii 1994
Jett interviewing Chris Newbert in Truk Lagoon 1988
Jett interviewing Chris Newbert in Truk Lagoon 1988
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