Growing up in South Australia, Jem spent his youth with camera in hand, exploring the wild desert coastline of the Great Australian Bight, surfing, diving and camping with friends. Jem fell in love with being enveloped by the natural world and the vibrancy of life underwater. It just seemed instinctive to capture what he experienced.
In 2008, Jem drove to Sydney with everything he owned, to pursue a career in photography. After several years assisting Australia’s leading photographers, Jem headed out to build his own pool of clients.
Jem Cresswell
Occupation - Photographer, Director
Location - Sydney, Australia
Whilst pursuing commercial work, Jem has always maintained the importance of time spent focussing on personal exhibition work, continually fuelling his love of the craft.
2020 saw the launch of his book ‘Giants’, featuring a long-term project on the Southern Hemisphere Humpback Whale. Late 2021 saw the release of his first documentary short titled ‘Eyre & Sea’, at San Diego International Film Festival & currently touring Australia and New Zealand with the 2022 Ocean Film Festival World Tour.
Client List Includes: American Express, Qantas, Microsoft, Huawei, Optus, Palmolive, Herbal Essences, Carnival Cruises, P&O Cruises, Destination NSW, South Australia Tourism, Jurlique, Australian Super, Colorbond, ING Direct, OPSM and many more.
