Kip Evans

Experience

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  Mountain and Sea Productions

  Jan 1995 - now

  Owner

  Production company dedicated to environmental documentary work worldwide.

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  Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary

  Feb 1995 - Mar 1998

  Marine Education/Water Quality Coordinator

  Created educational outreach materials to educate the public about water quality concerns in the Monterey Bay Sanctuary.

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  Kip Evans Photography - Mountain Sea Productions

  Jan 1996 - now

  Director of Photographer

  Kip is a professional photographer and underwater explorer who has worked with many notable organizations and individuals. During the past 10 years he has worked on a number of National Geographic Society projects including the Sustainable Seas Expeditions, where he served as Dr. Earle's chief photographer. During this period, Kip spent over 300 hours diving submersibles at depths down to 1,800 feet. As a cinematographer, Kip has also worked on a number of underwater documentaries, including specials for CNN, BBC and the Discovery Channel. In 2001 he shot the deep-water portions for National Geographic’s “Pearl Harbor – Legacy of Attack” with Dr. Robert Ballard (discoverer of the Titanic). Most recently he completed a 15-minute documentary on Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary and an award-winning documentary film about the whale sharks of Holbox, Mexico Show less

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  National Geographic Society Expeditions

  Feb 1998 - Dec 2003

  Expeditions Photographer

  Expeditions photographer for the Sustainable Seas Expeditions. A 5-year project to explore our nation's coastal waters.

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  Mission Blue / Sylvia Earle Alliance

  Jan 2008 - Sept 2020

  Former Director, Photography and Expeditions

  • Organized and led 35 international expeditions (with a perfect safety record) to help create public awareness for marine protected areas.• Oversaw all aspects of expedition planning including coordination with board of directors, international partners and sponsors.• Obtained private funding and equipment sponsorships for expeditions.• Managed expedition activities with partners to obtain successful outcomes.• Served as pilot in Command for UAS operations during expeditions to collect data and footage.• Organized and gave presentations during expeditions to educate government leaders, donors and community leaders about the importance of marine protected areas.• Oversaw scuba activities and worked with vessel owners to ensure dive safety during all expeditions.• Created multi-media content both underwater and topside for Mission Blue social media channels. Edited short films, photography and worked with communication staff to develop written articles for each expedition.• Generate program plans and budgets for expeditions. Show less