I feel like my housings
are tailor-made.
Laurent Ballesta
face to face
The shark
The shark
whisperer.
When you get to know Laurent Ballesta, you quickly know: This man likes the extraordinary. So it’s not surprising that his creative streak sometimes pushes him and his equipment to the limits of what is possible.
Discovery spirit
Expedition
Expedition
into the deep.
The Gombessa Expeditions, which Laurent Ballesta has been leading for years, are his lifeblood and have taken him and his team to very special places. To dive with 700 sharks in Fakarava, deep under the icebergs in Antarctica, with the coelacanths in South Africa or a full 28 days in a hyperbaric chamber in the Mediterranean.
More about
Laurent
Laurent
Ballesta.
The French-born marine biologist has been diving since he was 13 and is now one of the most widely published underwater photographers. His work is shown and awarded worldwide. Between the numerous expeditions and research trips with his company Andromede Oceanologie, he regularly gives lectures about his latest adventures and showcases his breathtaking pictures.
Equipment
Laurent
Laurent
shoots with
In challenging situations and unusual assignments, flexible and adaptable equipment is the most important thing. Exciting pictures and professional work can only be achieved with the right tools.
