Hi there - thanks for visiting.

I'm an open water swimmer, journalist, author, mum of indefatigable boys, and photographer of coastal communities.

A daily swim is my one non-negotiable and I'm lucky to live near the sea in Newcastle, Australia.

Every day I grab my cameras and make a bee-line for the ocean to see what Mother Nature will serve up. Each swim is different, I just try to capture the mood, beauty and joy of the sea in all its glorious unpredictability.

I post all of my images on my Instagram @snappylapper, so if you are interested in a print, just email me. I also do a limited number of environmental portraits seaside, and beneath the water, so let me know if that’s something that takes your fancy.

When in doubt, just keep swimming. 

Penny