Meet Thomas Richardson, a guy who’s spent the last seventeen years looking through a lens, and he’s pretty darn good at it too. As an award-winning Director of Photography and Camera Operator, Thomas has been behind the scenes of just about everything, from commercials and documentaries to underwater shoots where fish probably assume he’s one of them. He’s worked with some of the biggest names in the business, including Vice, Natgeo, Discovery, BBC, Netflix, and pretty much every other channel that comes with your cable subscription – all while consistently making things look amazing enough to make your Instagram feed weep with envy.

Thomas doesn’t just stop at filming things on dry land; he’s a true underwater wizard, capturing shots that would make even Aquaman jealous. With Peabody and Emmy nominations under his belt, he’s clearly not just a guy with a fancy camera – he’s the real deal. As a scuba diver, freediver, and spearfishing enthusiast, Thomas takes the idea of “immersing himself in his work” to a whole new level. And just when you thought he couldn’t be more of a modern Renaissance man, he throws in a background in computer technology and film development, so he’s also that guy who can fix your computer when it’s acting up.

In his spare time – yes, he apparently has some – Thomas is into motorcycle building, automotive mechanics, and off-road exploration, proving that he’s as comfortable with a wrench as he is with a camera. If there’s a way to blend adventure, technology, and jaw-dropping visuals, Thomas Richardson is already there, probably wearing a wetsuit and a smile.