The Next Wave
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PrizeGold in Book/Other
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PhotographerFiona Basile, Australia
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Date of PhotographFebruary 2026
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StudioFiona Basile
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The Next Wave is a photographic book that celebrates the growth and diversity of an open water swimming community in Melbourne, Australia. Through stunning photography and intimate reflections, it captures the joy, resilience and friendships forged in the sea. 36 swimmers share how the water heals, challenges & transforms them, offering stories of hope, courage, wonder and gratitude. The pages honour both the ordinary and extraordinary moments of life in the ocean, revealing the strength of community and the beauty of connection. Readers are invited to dive in and be carried by the next wave.
Fiona Basile is an internationally award-winning photographer and writer, based in Melbourne, Australia. With over two decades of experience in her craft, Fiona’s professional journey has taken her far and wide across the globe, immersing her in diverse cultures and environments. Her true passion lies in storytelling, capturing the essence of people and places. Through her photographic and writing work, she inspires others to embrace a more joyful and meaningful existence. This is evident in her award-winning photographic books, Immerse, and its sequel, The Next Wave, published in 2026.
Awards 2026: Winner, Photographic Portraiture Award, Queenscliff Art Prize (national/Australian competition).
2025: Gold, 2024 Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA), Book Other category.
2025: Bronze, 2025 TIFA, Editorial-Sports category.
2025: Honourable Mention, 2025 International Photography Awards (IPA), People Other category.
2025: Honourable Mention, 2025 IPA, Sports Summer Sports category.
2024: Bronze, 2024 IPA, Book Self Published category.
2024: Silver, 2024 TIFA, Nature-Pets category.
2024: Bronze, 2024 TIFA, Nature-Sunrise/Sunset category.
2024: Honourable Mention, TIFA, Editorial-Sports category.
