Natalie Turner-Blackman
Meet Natalie Turner-Blackman @natsturner
Natalie Turner-Blackman is a natural history camerawoman with a focus on blue-chip and presenter-led productions. With a solid foundation built through years as a camera assistant under the guidance of industry leaders, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a distinct technical edge to her work behind the lens.
A Tropical Marine Biologist and certified rEvo CCR technical diver, Natalie specializes in underwater cinematography, with extensive experience filming in challenging marine environments. Her career has also taken her across deserts on remote expeditions with amazing presenters and onto the sets of major feature films at Pinewood Studios. Her versatility and deep understanding of natural history storytelling make her a standout in the field.
Recent Credits:
2025- 'The Real Finding Nemo' | Disney + | Freebourne Productions | Underwater Camera Operator
2024- 'SHARK! Celebrity Infested Waters' | ITV | Plimsoll Productions | Drone Operator and talent safety diver.
2024 - 'Blue Planet III' | BBC 1 | BBC Studios | Underwater rEvo safety and 2nd Camera.
2022 – ‘Whales with Steve Backshall’ | Sky One | True to Nature | Topside & Underwater 2nd Camera, AC, Presenter mask support
2022 - Prehistoric Planet | Apple TV+ | BBC Studios| Underwater AC
2022- Americas | NBC| BBC | 2nd Camera and Camera Assistant
2021 – ‘Swim X MuslimSisterhood ‘ | NIKE Commercial | Underwater Main Camera
Key Skills:
HSE IV Diver, Specialist Camera Technician, REDucation, Dive Supervisor, Safety Diver, First Aid, Emergency 02, PADI Divemaster, Nitrox, Shotover gyro.
Top Tip:
"Don't compare or try to be someone you're not. It's far better to follow your own path imperfectly than follow another's perfectly."
Get in touch here: nturnerblackman@gmail.com
