Jaimen Hudson

Jaimen Hudson is an award-winning photographer, filmmaker and accessible travel advocate from Esperance, Western Australia. Following a motorcycle accident at the age of 17 that resulted in quadriplegia, Jaimen discovered a passion for drone photography and videography, capturing Australia’s spectacular coastlines and marine wildlife from a unique perspective.

His work has taken him to some extraordinary places, including back into the ocean to swim alongside marine megafauna. His life story was documented in the film Jaimen Hudson: From Sky to Sea, which has received several awards at film festivals. Through his photography, filmmaking and advocacy, Jaimen is passionate about promoting accessible travel, challenging perceptions of disability and showing others what is possible.

As a Spinal Research Institute Community Ambassador, Jaimen brings his lived experience, community connections and passion for inclusion to help raise awareness of spinal cord injury research and its potential to improve lives.