Who we are
Welcome to Salty Stories. We are an underwater media production that focuses on storytelling for ocean related initiatives and documenting marine life. Co-founded by David and Raquel, two ocean lovers with a passion to deliver high-quality, stunning underwater imagery that captures the ocean's essence.
David Silva
My name is David and I'm an underwater videographer. Born in Madeira island, Portugal, I have been close to the sea from a very young age, but it wasn't until my first dive back in 2018 that I discovered this deep passion for the underwater world. What began as curiosity quickly became a calling and since then I've become a certified Divemaster and Tec Diver, guiding hundreds of dives and completing over 800 immersions.
Over time, my passion evolved from simply exploring to capturing the ocean’s stories through video. Today, my mission is to share the magic of the underwater world, revealing the beauty, fragility, and importance of the 71% of our planet hidden beneath the surface.
Raquel Freitas
And I’m Raquel, the Creative Director behind SaltyStories. Originally from Portugal, I first moved to London to work in the creative industry and collaborate with renowned brands. These days, my focus has shifted, and I have moved closer to nature with the sea on my doorstep once again.
With over 600 dives behind me, I never expected scuba diving would change my life as much as it has. When I first took my Open Water course, I thought diving would just be a fun holiday activity. Instead, it completely reshaped everything. Now, I get to combine my creative background with my love for the ocean and tell the untold stories of the underwater world.
Sony A7SIII 4K cinema line camera (4K120, 10bit 4:2:2)
Professional Marelux Housing
Glass dome
7000 lumens lighting kit
Production tools
Underwater
Lenses
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
Sony FE 90mm Macro F2.8 G OSS
AOI UWL-03 & UCL-03 wet lenses
Aerial
DJI Mini 2 drone
Action Cameras
GoPro action cameras