About Us

Fiona Basile is an internationally award-winning photographer, writer and storyteller with almost three decades of experience capturing the people, places and moments that matter most. Based in Seaford, bayside Melbourne, Fiona's work has taken her around the world, documenting diverse cultures, communities and the human stories that connect us. Her photography has been exhibited internationally and across Australia. Fiona is the creator of two internationally award-winning photographic coffee-table books, Immerse (2023) and The Next Wave (2026), which bring together her striking ocean photography and the personal stories of 71 open-water swimmers in Port Phillip Bay. Her work celebrates friendship, courage, resilience and the extraordinary connections found in everyday life. A passionate open-water swimmer herself, Fiona shares her love of photography and storytelling through exhibitions, author talks, workshops and public speaking. She has also appeared as a guest presenter on Channel 10's What's Up Down Under.