Testimonials
“WOW! You hit another one out of the park. LOVE this piece. From Martini’s to Mars…Jett and Kathryn rock it!”
Sherrie Wilkolaski, Editor in Chief & CEO, Luxe Beat Magazine
“OMG… I love it! Such a lovely piece.” (MARTINI: The Elixir of Quietude)
Sherrie Wilkolaski, Editor in Chief & CEO, Luxe Beat Magazine
“We don’t normally consider Underwater Photographer’s Guides for our end-of-year “Best Travel Stories,” but Jett’s astonishingly comprehensive, lavishly photographed guide to BC, Canada, was just too good to exclude. So slip on your thermals, hood and gloves, and dive into the crystal-clear emerald waters for an eye-popping photographic adventure with our talented Mr. Britnell.”
Dive Photo Guide Editorial Team
“Over many years he has fine tuned photographic and lighting techniques, allowing him to capture stunning images of the underwater world, its’ inhabitants, and their relationships. He is a very good writer, and the combination of his writing and images portray very well the essence of exploration and discovery that is scuba diving. This in turn is what attracts people to visit various locations of the underwater world.
Jett, and a very few others, have presented British Columbia underwater on the world stage, and have been responsible for the marine environment on British Columbia being ranked as one of the richest and most diverse ecosystems in the world. Without his fine work, much of British Columbia’s excellent worldwide reputation as a diving destination would not have developed.”
John de Boeck, Director, Dive Industry Association British Columbia
“I just wanted to let you know that I read through your interview replies and I am absolutely blown away by your amazing photography! Your interview was among the most interesting I’ve done to date, and I really enjoyed the amount of history/stories that you included about yourself and experiences. Thank you for doing such a well thought out job; your writing is top notch.”
Dave Seeram, Editor/Publisher, PHOTOGRAPHYBB Online Magazine
“It was a well-written and respectful article, “Sacred Burial Sites of British Columbia’s First Nations.” I couldn’t have said it better myself – and that’s my business! I’m going to have my employees read it as well. Maybe, I can convince one of them to take up diving with me.”
Garth L. Baldwin, M.A., RPA, Principal, Drayton Archaeology
“I must commend you two on the amazing, very well written article! I cannot imagine it written and presented any better. Hats off!”
Yasmin Melissa Mercan, Mirya Yachting International
“As for working together, well, the pleasure is all ours. Your images are among the very best out there, period, so it’s a wonderful to exhibit your work on the site. I never realized until these past few days what a talented writer you are, as well. I hope we will see more of your work on DPG in the future!”
Ian Bongso-Seldrup, Managing Editor and Chief Operations Officer, Dive Photo Guide
“We will also take you out to Queen Charlotte Strait’s Seven Tree Island as Jett and Kathryn Britnell explore it. “The Britnell’s” do a great job painting a picture of the area for our readers.”
Rick Stratton, Editor, Publisher, Dive News Network
“What a wonderful article about Cozumel, Jett & Kathryn. You are highly talented at your profession. Keep up the great work and if you could send me your links on new articles that would be great. Take care and please keep in touch. God Bless.”
Deanna Campbell, Owner, Two D’s Diving and Tour Adventures, Cozumel, Mexico
“Over the years we have hosted many journalists and photographers onboard the various Nautilus vessels. Jett & Kathryn Britnell are definitely one of our favourites and we consider them good friends. It’s always a pleasure having them onboard. Not to mention that their various articles have been very useful in increasing the visibility of our business.”
Mike Lever, Owner and Captain, Nautilus Explorer
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! That (you sent me these images) pretty much made my day. You see, every Tom, Dick and Harry sends me tons of Underwater stuff (not that I can’t still use your images) but topside shots are so hard to come by that I was thinking of flying down to do it myself ? It warms my heart that you got some nice ones! I’m looking forward to honoring your work in our brochure.”
Henrik Rosén, Vice President, Wakatobi Dive Resort
“Wow…you can write!”
Rick Stratton, Publisher, Editor, NORTHWEST DIVE NEWS Magazine
“Hi Jett! Great stuff! (as usual). Regards, Phil”
Dr. Phil Nuytten, Publisher, Editor, DIVER Magazine (Canada)
“Jett has been a regular and reliable contributor to DIVER Magazine for many years. Our readers often remark on his well written articles. Our editors look forward to receiving his well prepared and easy to work with material.”
Peter Vassilopoulos, Publisher, Editor, DIVER Magazine (Canada)
“Seeing your images laid out like this and re-reading the piece made made me long for both Canadian waters and good ol’ Fuji Velvia film saturation! Gorgeous.”
Diego Garcia, Editor, Scuba Diver Australasia Magazine (Singapore)
“I just wanted to let you know that the latest issue of UwP is now available.It’s another bumper issue thanks to your contribution and I’m very pleased with the way it has turned out.”
Peter Rowlands, Editor / Publisher, Underwater Photography Magazine (UK)
“I have uploaded the low res images to the designer for your Browning Pass article, and the final copy edits are done. So, we are just waiting for first draft from the art director. I fully expect it to be stunning. Thank you.”
Stephen Frink, Publisher, ALERT DIVER Magazine
“Another incredible human being full of ALOHA, compassion and understanding.”
Oriana Kalama, Ocean Defender – Hawaii
“An accomplished public speaker, Mr. Britnell’s exploration of the world’s oceans extends to science and advocacy on matters related (but not limited) to sharks and whales. A consummate story teller and an exceptional underwater photographer, Mr. Britnell’s career has been inspired by many of the Explorers Club’s esteemed ocean explorers.”
Susan R. Eaton
Sedna Epic Expedition Woman’s Northwest Passage Snorkel Relay
Named one of “Canada’s Top 25 Woman Explorers”
“I have known Mr. Britnell for close to thirty years. During that time, he has been intimately involved in underwater photography around the world. He has written numerous articles and untold presentations on the marine life, in both tropical and temperate waters. He has been a staunch supporter of marine conservation over the years. He was one of the first people in the Pacific Northwest to expound the need for preservation of marine animals in his articles and presentations.”
Donnie Reid, FI’11
Fellow, Explorers Club – Citataion of Merit 2012
“So thrilled to have you and Kathryn as ambassadors of underwater and above water for British Columbia and all that we hold dear!”
Randi Winter, Specialist in and Journalist of Inspired Pursuits
Passionate Travel/Virtuoso Affiliate of Classic Travel
“Hi Jett and Kathryn. HARBORS Magazine summer issue is at the printer, the diving article looks great!”
Katherine S. McKelvey, Senior Partner/VP Marketing and Publishing, HARBORS – The Kenmore Air Destination Magazine
“Here’s the Tiger Beach piece online. Great article, by the way!”
John Tapley, Managing Editor, SCUBA & H2O ADVENTURE Magazine (USA)
“Anyway you cut it, your stories are all first rate, and anything you send would be awesome!”
Doug Smith, President / Editor, DEPTH Magazine (Canada)
“We will be using your most awesome photo from Vanuatu titled “Diver and Soft Coral” for the cover of NORTHWEST DIVE NEWS. We love it!!It is incredible and the colors are amazing. Many thanks and most appreciated!!!”
Selene Peterson, Executive Assistant to Publisher, Production Manager/Expo Coordinator, Dive News Network
“I have had the pleasure of working with Jett Britnell over the last several months, as he has been submitting editorial to Depth Magazine. His editorial is very informative, and the photo’s that he sends to illustrate his editorials are some of the best in the business. I consider myself very lucky to be working with Jett, and I look forward to utilizing more of his stuff in the near future. I would highly recommend Jett’s work to be used in any dive magazine you may be considering.”
Doug Smith, President / Editor, DEPTH Magazine (Canada)
“We are making history in this issue! For the first time, Scuba Diver Australasia takes you outside our usual boundaries, going further in our Beyond column than ever before – all the way to Canada! Jett Britnell introduces us to cold-water diving in British Columbia, one of the most highly regarded dive regions in the world.”
Diego Garcia, Editor, Scuba Diver Australasia magazine (Singapore)
“I’m really excited to be working with you again. Your photos are amazing, and your writing is incredibly engaging!”
I.J. James, Production Manager, DIVE NEWS NETWORK
“Congratulations, you can be proud of all you have done!”
Love, Mom
“Hey Jett.I have the story and images.Looks great!I appreciate you getting them to me so quickly, along with the word count, you just make it that much nicer for us. Thanks!”
Sarah Wilson, Editor, NORTHWEST DIVE NEWS Magazine
“I am just putting the finishing touches to the July issue and then it is all hands on deck for the August issue, which will be the redesigned magazine.Your Nakwakto Rapids piece is going into the relaunch issue, as it is definitely something out of the ordinary.”
Mark Evans, Editor, SPORT DIVER Magazine (UK)
“Many thanks to Jett Britnell who not only supplied the incredible photograph featured on this issue’s cover but also the excellent feature article about diving around Vancouver Island that accompanies it.”
Philip Stone, Publisher, Managing Editor, WILD ISLE Magazine
“Wow! just received a copy of the December issue of DIVER Magazine. We are all very impressed down here. It was two years ago that you were here and we all pretty much forgot about your plans for a “side bar” on caverns to be included in the Cozumel article. Well it looks like we got even better! Aquatech would have taken out advertising had we known.
I am surprised to say the least on the cavern shot that you got of me. Hell, I think you only took two or three images of me and to get a result like that. Wow! Steve Gerrard is also impressed as he has not been able to get a shot like that in the caverns after many tries. Also, the copy you wrote is right on line. A nice informative read that really says it all.”
Bil Philips, Cave Diving Explorer, Member of the Explorers Club, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
“We received our copy of DIVER Magazine this morning, and I wanted to let you know how pleased we were with your article. I feel you really captured the spirit of our business and of Hornby in a delightful and positive manner. The pictures turned out very well! The shot of the diver with the octopus is especially good.”
Amanda Heath & Rob Zielinski, Hornby Island Diving
“Thanks, Jett, your images were beautiful so the layout was all yours!”
Craig Sinclair, Art Director, Redwood Custom Communications
“When you called last week, I had not yet received my current issue of DIVER Magazine. It was waiting for me when I got home last night. I opened it up and saw myself looking out at me! Thank you very much for an excellent article and referral. It is already paying dividends. I have had three people in four days that have come out with us after reading your article.”
Kevin VanCleemput, Shallon Diving Charters
“Thank you! Your photos are so important to my book 99 DIVES, starting with the magic of Browning Wall on the front cover, and then the inside photos and the sea lions on the back cover. I am so thrilled with what all of your photos have added throughout the book from cover to cover. Thank you, Jett. I hope you are happy with it too.”
Betty Pratt-Johnson, Dive Book Author, 99 DIVES
“We are leaving for Cozumel on Saturday.Your story in DIVER magazine made us want to go there.”
Vancouver Diving Couple
“We met Jett Britnell when he came to Vanuatu to do a story for FISHEYE VIEW Magazine on the MV Coriolis. We found Jett to be very professional in his approach to the story. It was obvious that what he did was important to him, as of course it was to us. Jett spent his time in search of some photos that would make the story special.
We feel that he did indeed succeed in photographing and writing a story that was special. The response from Jett’s article in FISHEYE VIEW was much greater than we had hoped for. We feel this is entirely due to the quality of the article. If as they say a picture is worth a thousand words, this was an eloquent article to say the least.
Jett’s article was largely responsible for bookings by Stephen Frink, Dr. Eugenie Clark, and Chris Newbert. We feel that the article was largely responsible for our success at DEMA. We used a photo taken by Jett for the centerpiece of our booth and a reprint of his article as our main handout. We feel that Jett and FISHEYE VIEW Magazine have contributed a great deal to our present success.”
Judy Beaty & Bob Bowdy, MV Coriolis, Vanuatu
“We have known Jett for many years and have enjoyed seeing his spectacular slide shows. Jett’s underwater photographic skills and his unique composition and attention to details all combine to produce a visual treat for divers and non-divers.”
Dave & Renate Christie, Rendezvous Dive Ventures
“I’ve gone through your online galleries and your photographs are truly amazing. But, I’m sure you’ve heard that before.”
Donna Vieria, Editor, DREAMSCAPES TRAVEL & LIFESTYLES Magazine