Kristin Hettermann is recognized for her underwater and adventure travel photography and awareness efforts surrounding important environmental and social causes. Kristin strives to share important stories, document the earth and its cultures, inspire people to explore, and raise awareness for crucial causes- particularly the protection and restoration of the world’s oceans.

As a writer and photographer, her goal is to produce work that elicits feelings, questions, and a desire to experience life deeply and consciously. Kristin strives to share positive stories, document the earth and its cultures, inspire people to explore, encourage the balance of mind-body-spirit through holistic life practices, and raise awareness for important causes- particularly the protection and restoration of the world’s oceans. Read recent features, see the world through her eyes.

Based between Maui and Manhattan, her work and travels have taken her on adventures around the world with a keen eye toward ocean conservation and indigenous cultures. She supports valuable projects, causes, and initiatives through visual and literary storytelling, dynamic local-global influence, brain trust collaboration, and philanthropic efforts.