Fiona Ayerst

Fiona Ayerst
Fiona Ayerst Johnson with camera
Born (1965-09-20) 20 September 1965 (age 59)
NationalitySouth African
EducationNational College of Photography,
Johannesburg
Alma materUniversity of KwaZulu-Natal
Occupation(s)Underwater photographer,
Shark conservation
PartnerRyan Johnson
Children1
AwardsWinescape award (2007)
Gold medals, Canola Festival 2012
Top prize, Underwater Photography magazine[1]
Wildlife Photographer of the Year (2003)
Mossel Bay award[2]

Fiona Ayerst (born 20 September 1965) is a wildlife photographer based in South Africa notable for underwater photography.[3]

  1. ^ Underwater Photography magazine (archive), 2007, Fiona Ayerst – World Champion 2007], Retrieved 15 August 2014, ".. top prize goes to a woman... saw a very strong entry from Fiona across all contest categories throughout the year...."
  2. ^ 13 April 2012, The Gremlin News & Information, Mossel Bay announces Responsible Tourism Photo of the Year, Retrieved 15 August 2014, "..The winning image – "Look Dad Shark" – was made by professional photographer Fiona Ayerst,..."
  3. ^ The Telegraph, 21 September 2011, Pictures of the day, Retrieved 15 August 2014, "...Underwater photographer Fiona Ayerst captures pictures of bull sharks off the coast of Mozambique, southern Africa..."