Emma Maggs’ artistic process is a deliberate fusion of her directorial eye and her innate connection to the natural world. Described as ferociously feminine, her approach uses natural elements like the light and liquids of Sydney rock pools or clear Fijian seas as essential collaborators. Rather than simply photographing her muses, she places her subjects beneath the water’s surface to reveal angles on themselves—both emotionally and physically—that are normally kept hidden. It is this powerful technique that strips away distraction, allowing the monochrome lens to capture an allure and honest storytelling conveyed through the subtle twists and curves of the female form.