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Water photographer, underwater photo shoot

Each aquatic photo session is a unique experience, where the art of underwater photography captures moments of pure poetry. Between delicate shots and the play of natural light, these moments offer photographs that are authentic and full of life. Whether it's a moving portrait, an underwater shot of a couple or a weightless mother-to-be, my job is to capture the very essence of the moment, revealing beauty and complicity in an exceptional aquatic setting. Each photo shoot becomes a unique work of art, where the reflection of the water sublimates every emotion.

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Introduction to water and its importance

For me, underwater photography is much more than just an artistic discipline, it is a passion that draws its essence from a passion for water that I have always had. It offers a unique experience, where the photographer and the model dive into the heart of an immersed universe, between light and fluidity.

Each shot I propose is a fusion between art and nature. This form of artistic expression, although complex in technical terms, reveals scenes invisible to the naked eye, unexplored seascapes and fascinating underwater interactions.

Through an underwater photoshoot, we feel an intimate connection with the elements. The art of underwater photography thus reveals the soul of the oceans, while conveying an awareness message on the fragility and richness of marine ecosystems.

Examples of previous projects

Among the projects that I have had the privilege of developing, Posidonia occupies a special place.

 

This photographic documentary bears witness to the implementation of a scientific program aimed at protecting Posidonia, an aquatic plant crucial to the Mediterranean ecosystem, while studying invasive plants.

 

Carried out in collaboration with IMEDEA in Cabrera, Balearic Islands, this project embodies my commitment to the preservation of marine ecosystems. Another notable initiative is the We are Corals project.

 

Initially an artistic concept, it quickly became a powerful awareness-raising tool combining photography and interviews.

 

My goal: to merge art and science to raise awareness of the urgency of preserving coral reefs.

 

Through this project, supported by Coral Guardian and W2P Production, passionate personalities share their testimonies, connecting their story to that of corals.

 

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Aquatic portraits and fashion

As part of my underwater photographic explorations, aquatic portraits quickly emerged as a unique way to intertwine nature and human art.

In these compositions, the sea becomes a natural studio, where light plays with reflections and currents, to capture the softness of human features in osmosis with the aquatic universe.

It is a celebration of marine life, but also a metaphor for fluidity and transformation, elements that naturally connect to the world of fashion.

As with fashion, water reveals textures, colors and the elegance of movements, creating a perfect symbiosis between human and nature. These portraits embody an artistic dialogue between the timelessness of the sea and the transience of trends.

Creative and aesthetic process.

The creative and aesthetic process I adopt arises from a constant dialogue between art, science and nature.

As an explorer of marine ecosystems and photographer, my approach is fueled by a deep passion for the oceans and their inhabitants, particularly coral.

My process aims to be a bridge between scientific reality and an artistic expression inspired by the fragility and beauty of marine environments.

Through my projects, I seek to raise awareness and awaken consciences.

Each image, each testimony, is an invitation to dive into the underwater world, to feel the urgency of protecting the reefs and to commit to the preservation of this natural heritage.

Through documentary photography, interdisciplinary collaborations, and projects like We are Corals, I construct captivating visual narratives that highlight the complex interaction between humans and the marine ecosystem. The choice of subjects, textures, and compositions is the result of extensive research, but also a desire to aestheticize science to make it more accessible to the general public.

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