Ocean Wildlife Through the Lens: Photography, Expedition, and Environmental Storytelling

Join underwater photographer Keith Ellenbogen for an immersive exploration of ocean photography as environmental communication. Through striking images from expeditions worldwide—from encounters with sperm whales in the Azores to coral reefs in Indonesia—discover how visual storytelling can transform marine ecosystems into powerful conservation narratives. In this dynamic presentation and Q&A, Ellenbogen shares the artistic, technical, and conceptual decisions that shape his work in unpredictable underwater environments. Learn how he anticipates animal behavior, composes with light, and times each shot to capture wildlife while scuba and free diving across the globe's most remarkable ocean habitats. A breakout session will follow, offering an intimate look at underwater camera systems, housings, and lighting equipment with hands-on demonstrations. This exclusive session allows visitors to ask detailed technical questions and deepen their understanding of ocean photography. This program is presented as part of the MIT Museum’s thematic focus on OCEANS. Walk-ins are welcome, advance registration is recommended to reserve your spot. This program is free with museum admission. A General Admission ticket will be required in addition to your event registration.