Carolina Wells

Couldn’t wait to show you my first pic of the Magestic Blue Abyss! Was a dream to photograph there since I started into underwater photography -almost 6 years ago- and found my biggest cave photographer referent @alex_dawson_photography during his cave journeys around the globe. I remember seeing one of his photographs of the Blue Abyss and beginning to dream of cave diving, although at that time was a very distant and perhaps impossible goal. After cave diving in Quintana Roo and Yucatán for 3 years I finally planned to go there after completing DPV cave/stage diving reaching the Abyss from Nohoch, not an easy task carrying 4 tanks, a DPV and camera with tons of lights. An exhausting 233 minutes journey that worth all the time, planning and effort. The Blue Abyss is part of the Sac Actun System, the largest underwater cave system, this place was first discovered during the original Nohoch Nah Chich explorations back in the 90s. The Abyss drops to 71 meters but more recently explorations with CCR reached depths of 101 meters on the cave area. To be able to photograph cave landscapes like these, unique in the world and observed by so few, makes me want to continue my training and be able to reach greater depths to unlock so many more incredible places. • With the support of @bigbluedivinglightsmexico Diving with @paquithoguzman @demian.underwater @playadivingcentermx Photography by © Carolina Wells | @divewells • #cave #cenotesmexico #buceo #techdiving #cavediving #diving #uwphotography #uwphoto #scuba #exploring #mexicomagico #waterworld

Feeling a bit nostalgic remembering one of the most incredible dives I’ve done in the past few months! Getting to accompany Robbie @robbieschmittner into the Akumal Fracture and photograph it was one of the best adventures of the year! Accessing through a mangrove, surrounded by nature and roots, with the contrast of light guiding us into the darkness to witness that fracture in the earth—it was raw, powerful, magical. • First photo of me taken by @demian.underwater Other photographs by Carolina Wells | @divewells Big thanks for the support @hollisdive @baresports @bigbluedivinglightsmexico @nautec_valves @nautec_mexico • #cenote #buceo #diving #uwpics #méxicodesconocido #divelife #scuba_diving #bareambassador #hollisambassador #cavediving #divemexico #cenotes #scubadiving #uwphotographer

Photographing Hannah in one of our fave spots for a cave photo shoot! A beautifully decorated main line with reflections; and some narrow passages… Can you guess which cave this is? 🖤 Drop your best guess in the comments! • Model @hannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnah 🥷 #lighting by @demian.underwater Using #bigbluelights @bigbluedivinglightsmexico • #cavephotography #caveportrait #cenotesmexico #diving #divelife #scuba #buceo #techdiving

~ Nothing extraordinary comes from comfort. When was the last time you did something that truly pushed you beyond your comfort zone? What I love most about diving — and what keeps motivating me to continue training — is the constant opportunity to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and unlock new possibilities for future projects and expeditions. CCR training came into my life during a moment filled with uncertainty and vulnerability. Sometimes you never really know if it’s the “right” time, but you choose to go for it anyway, embracing every emotion that comes with it. 👀 Do you agree? • Thank you for all the support @hollisdive @baresports @bigbluedivinglightsmexico @bigbluetechnologies #buceo #diving #cenotesmexico #techdiving #ccr

Last photo shoot with @protecdivecenters at Cenote Chan Hol. A beautiful cave location, definitely worth to photograph and to continue diving there! Divers @maria.shagina @cave.dave_ With the best lights @bigbluedivinglightsmexico @bigbluetechnologies #cenotesmexico #cenotes #diving #buceo #cavediving

Malta dive trip ~ September 6-13th 2026 W @wells_expeditions Come with us to our very first trip to the Maltese Archipelago: • 10 dives ~ 5 days • Accommodation near Balluta Bay/Sliema • Diving in Malta, Gozo and 1 boat day. • Photography Workshop in wrecks and caverns. • Photos and videos during your dives. • Afternoon trips to La Valletta… Perfect for Advanced divers! Maximum depth 40 mts 💙 Recreational trip. Are you interested? Comment MALTA to get the full info ℹ️ Only 2 SPOTS left! 🤭🤩 #viajesdebuceo #divetrip #malta #diving

A small moment for me, captured in these portraits. Only few months ago, I didn’t imagine I would be here. Things don’t always happen when you plan them… sometimes they arrive quietly or later in life, when you least expect it. I’m still fully focused on underwater photography, that’s always been my path. But learning CCR, taking the time to understand it and really work on it, feels like the next step. One that I know will open new locations, new opportunities, new ways of seeing. For now, just trusting the process… and enjoying where it’s taking me ✨ Portraits by @demian.underwater #techdiving #ccrdiving #cenotesmexico #uwphotographer

Logging hours on the Kiss Sidewinder 🖤 A few shots of how stunning Cenote Yaakun is right now. Can’t wait to go back with the camera, but step by step with the focus of progressing on the path to CCR Cave! I’ll be sharing soon how I plan to train different scenarios and problem-solving in each dive, with a strong focus on safety and control. Back to more cavern diving very soon this week… and maybe it’s time to organize a day in Cozumel too? I’d love to take the CCR out into a different environment! Also training while on your MOD 1? Would love to hear your thoughts 🙌🏽 W/ the best gear @baresports @hollisdive @bigbluetechnologies @bigbluedivinglightsmexico #mexicocenotes #ccr #techdiving #divelife #cenotes

Diving in a cenote = diving through history. ✨ Every formation you see took thousands of years to grow… and seconds to damage… Lights: @bigbluetechnologies Photographer: @divewells Diver: @cave.dave_ Rebreather: @kissrebreathers Drysuit: @seal_drysuits #protecdivecenters #cenote #ccrdiving #techdiving

I am a deeply sensitive person whom life ~ and that call to adventure through diving, underwater photography, and its more technical environments ~ has shaped into who I am today. I avoid empty criticism, falsehood, and relationships that lead nowhere. I never did this for attention; long before social media existed, it was already my dream to do what I do today. Sometimes, choosing the path you love is hard: embracing opportunities, climbing uphill, sacrificing so much… and still not always being “liked” and mostly “hated”. This year has been especially difficult: a hand injury, physical pain, and also the emotional weight of feeling rejected by people who were once close.💔 But all of this, inevitably, makes you stronger.❤️‍🩹🫰 Today, I feel deeply grateful to have returned to my lifestyle~work a few months ago, to feel that drive again… and to receive the support of so many people ~ many of them strangers who became friends, and others who are yet to come. And thank you, from the bottom of my heart, to those who truly stand by me and support me in my hardest moments. More love, less jealousy. We only have one life. 😘

Episode 34 is LIVE!!! This one takes you deep, into darkness, precision, and pure underwater artistry. I sit down with Carolina Wells of Dive Wells - cave diver, underwater photographer, and someone who has turned some of the most extreme dive environments on the planet into visual masterpieces. We talk about what it really takes to shoot inside cenotes and caves… The discipline, the risk, the planning - and the mindset behind capturing those surreal images you see online. This isn’t just photography. This is control, awareness, and respect for an environment that doesn’t forgive mistakes. If you’ve ever wondered what goes on behind those shots, this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify. Link in bio. #CaveDiving #UnderwaterPhotography #TechnicalDiving #Cenotes #DivePodcast

POV: you’re a cave photographer taking on the MOD 1 CCR with the KISS Sidewinder. At @protecdivecenters 🖤 As a cave photographer, I wanted to take full advantage of rebreather diving: Longer dive times, greater gas redundancy, and the ability to safely push into deeper environments in the near future. It opens the door to new photography projects that are simply not accessible on open circuit. Diving on CCR also means: Less percolation, minimal impact on the cave, and the chance to capture clean reflection shots without disturbance. Also in open water, it allows me to get closer shots to marine life without scaring it away. I chose this unit for its simplicity and reliability. It’s easy to understand, easy to repair if needed, and most importantly, it lets me stay in my sidemount configuration, my go-to setup for cave diving, without completely changing my gear setup. I’ve just finished my @kissrebreathers course (MOD 1) at Protec Dive Centers, and I’m excited for what’s ahead: More dives, more learning, and continuing toward Cave CCR and MOD 2 in the near future. Silent diving is calling! 🤫💗 Big thanks to our instructor @patrick_widmann And by buddy @mariasampruiz #diving #kissrebreathers #cenotesmexico #uwphotographer #ccr