Featured Work
BBC NEWS
The long environmental fight behind Tahiti's Olympic surfing events
I had the opportunity to work with BBC News to photograph Teahupo’o ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic surfing events, capturing both the natural beauty of the village and the community’s efforts to protect their reef and way of life. Read Article.
The guardian
Point break? Why sharing its ‘secret’ wave with the Olympics could cost a tiny Tahitian village dear
I collaborated with The Guardian to photograph life in Teahupo'o before the Paris 2024 Olympic surfing events—capturing how the village balances its breathtaking natural beauty with both the promise and concern brought by new Olympic infrastructure. Read Article.
The Guardian
24 in 2024: marriage dreams, back to school and barefoot in Tahiti
Another collaboration with The Guardian to document the life of Wilson Poareu, a 24-year-old stockroom worker from Papara, Tahiti—capturing his hopes of returning to school, barefoot charm, and dreams of marriage against the backdrop of a dramatically changing world. Read Article.
The Guardian
‘Playing gods with the cradle of life’: French Polynesia’s president issues warning over deep-sea mining
I also worked with The Guardian to document President Moetai Brotherson’s firm stance against deep-sea mining in French Polynesia—highlighting his vivid declaration that such extraction would only happen “over my dead body,” underscoring the region’s commitment to ocean conservation and sustainable sovereignty. Read Article.
Other Works
- Commissioned work by KBS (Korean Broadcasting System) for the Paris 2024 Olympic surfing events.
- Commissioned work by Windstar Cruises to photograph their grand opening event in Tahiti.