WILDLIFE CAMERAMAN

Drone Operator/Long-lens/Gimbal Work

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About Adam Ernster

Adam Ernster is a wildlife cameraman focused on the storytelling of our vast oceans. Whether he is working on projects surrounding whale and vessel collisions in his own backyard in Santa Barbara or is busy filming salmon in Alaska for various for-hire projects, Adam's passion for filmmaking has taken him on countless adventures. With years of experience as a mariner, naturalist, and cameraman, Adam has the skills and fortuity to capture incredible wildlife spectacles.

Follow my wild journey.

 
View fullsize This screen grab was from a day I’ll never forget. A day in which the sea and sky melted into one another, only to be interrupted by the blows from dozens of blue whales 💨 The channel was so soft and so calm, you could hear blows from whales m
View fullsize Sharing time and space with the queen of the sea 👑 A blanket of serenity rested over me during this moment with @fernietow @latitude.encounters This young female killer whale separated from her family for a brief moment. As she slowly passed me in
View fullsize We are a month away from our event “WHALE of a CELEBRATION,” where we’ll be premiering our new short film at the @ritzcarltonbacarasb ! 🎥 “BATTLE of the BLUES,” details the lives of blue whales in the Santa Barbara Cha
View fullsize Brownell’s dolphin 🐬 Aboard @slatermoorephotography’s photo tours #brownellsdolphin #pacificwhitesideddolphin #lagenorhynchusobliquidens #montereybay #monterey #ocean #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature
View fullsize Flying bebe orcas! 💫 These boisterous young calves have been exceptional the last few days, flying out of the water with ease. Their energy has been both astounding and contagious, as laughs and joy have been shared between us after every jump @seat
View fullsize Sweetness overload 🖤🤍 A sensational day with @slatermoorephotography and @seataceans exploring the Monterey Bay. The 51A’s grouped up in the middle of the canyon and began an exuberant celebration. I was amazed by the energy of the three you
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View fullsize Always nice to catch up with old friends 🖤🤍 Aboard @sbwhalewatch #liner #killerwhale #sbww #santabarbarawhalewatch #orca #ocean #nature
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