I’m Paul Pichugin, a landscape and travel photographer based in the South West of Western Australia.
My work is driven by a simple belief: there is extraordinary beauty in the moments and places the world rushes past. From the silence of Antarctic icebergs to the glow of bio-luminescence on a Tasmanian night kayak, from aerial perspectives over the Kimberley to campfires with Bedouin in Jordan, I chase the stories that sit just beyond the familiar.
Over 23 countries, every state and territory in Australia, and Antarctica, I’ve produced photography, video and 360-degree imagery for clients including Qantas, National Geographic, Google, Canon, Tourism Tasmania and Australia’s Coral Coast. Whether it’s a tourism campaign, commercial project, or a fine art print for your wall, every image starts with the same intention: to stop you mid-scroll and make you feel something.
My prints and wall art are available in the store, and I’m always open to new commercial and tourism projects. Get in touch to start a conversation.
Featured Prints
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Gannet Rock Sunrise
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Lemaire Channel Sunrise III
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Bandilngan (Windjana Gorge)
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North Beach Sunset
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Bular Mial Sunset
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Tranquillity Tasmania
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Tarkine Falls
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Sunrise in the Lemaire Channel
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Snow Devil
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The Pianist and the Jellyfish
Most people didn’t notice her. They walked past, eyes skimming the glowing blue portal before them, mesmerised by the slow, hypnotic pulse of jellyfish. A giant circular tank, illuminated in shifting shades of blue, green, and violet, dominated the darkened room. The creatures drifted, suspended in time, as if listening…
Photography Competitions: Why Reading the Terms Could Save Your Rights
Entering a photography competition can be exciting—it offers a chance to showcase your talent, earn recognition, and perhaps even win prizes or prestigious awards. But before you hit the “Submit” button, there’s one often-overlooked step that can make all the difference: reading the terms and conditions. Why does this matter…
2025 Western Australian A3 Wall Calendars
Introducing the 2025 A3 Western Australian Wall Calendar I’m thrilled to announce that pre-orders are now open for my 2025 A3 Western Australian Wall Calendar. This collection is a curated showcase of some of my favorite landscapes captured across Western Australia—a place whose raw beauty and diverse terrains continually inspire…
Rhythms of Stillness: Embracing the Quiet Between
In the quiet lull of mid-December to January, my world as a commercial photographer in the bustling realm of tourism and travel slows to a near halt. This annual pause, once a source of frantic outreach and simmering frustration, has morphed into a period of acceptance and preparation. It’s a…
Below the Surface: Diving the Lena Shipwreck
There’s something about slipping beneath the ocean’s surface that feels like entering another world. The moment my head submerges, the relentless noise of life above fades into a hushed serenity, a rare tranquillity that only the depths can offer. It’s here, in the silent embrace of the sea, that I…
Embarking on a Visual Journey: My 2024 Wall Calendars Are Here!
Hello to my wonderful community, Since 2009, I’ve been on an incredible professional journey—one that has led me through diverse landscapes, across continents, and into the heart of some of the world’s most captivating places. As a full-time travel and landscape photographer, each photograph I’ve taken is more than just…