Hi, I'm Ivan. I'm a lifelong freediver from Croatia with an endless fascination for marine mammals.

I started (what would eventually become) Ivan With Whales as an Instagram page back in 2017 shortly after buying my first underwater camera rig, with the idea of sharing my freediving photos with the world.

Seeking unique underwater experiences has taken me to some of the most beautiful corners of our Planet. This is where I found my calling - to freedive with, and to document whales, our oceans' gentle giants.

Today, Ivan With Whales is my outlet for documenting and promoting swimming with whales experiences (mainly with Norway's orcas), but also sharing my thoughts on underwater photography, gear, trips and recollections of my most memorable wildlife encounters.

My mission is to inspire a celebration and optimism for our Planet's marvelous megafauna and its future, especially cetaceans. The biology, diversity, capabilities and social bonds of whales is something that will never cease to fascinate me, and I want to spread this sentiment contageously.

So please, join me on this journey as I continue to explore and document the extraordinary world of whales. I hope these encounters inspire you as much as they've inspired me.

— Ivan Breslauer