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At the invitation of Antarctica New Zealand’s Artist Programme, Jason Edwards visited Scott Base during the 2013/14 and 2014/15 seasons to support the communication of science by capturing images and telling their stories.

As a National Geographic photographer, Jason Edwards has been at the forefront of natural history photography for nearly two decades. His image portfolio ranks among the largest of any photographer in the Society's long history. Based in Melbourne Australia, a passion for animals and the environment has been with him over his extensive career. Beginning his career at the Royal Melbourne Zoo, Jason has since been recognised globally for his contributions to science, the environment and the arts. Jason’s accolades within the photographic industry stretch over 20 years. He has been a two times winner of the Eureka Prize for Science Photography, three times winner of Communications Art Photography Annual, two times winner of the ProMax Golden Muse, and winner of the Australian Geographic Society Pursuit of Excellence Award among others. Through his commissioned work and as the face of National Geographic Channel’s Pure Photography.