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Claire Jeanjean is an underwater photographer based in the South of France, where pools and the sea serve as her favorite playgrounds. During the pandemic, she explored landscape photography, and serendipitous encounters steered her towards aquatic photography, blending her two passions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q1. Can you introduce yourself and talk about how you got into photography?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My name is Claire Jeanjean, and I am an underwater photographer. I am based in the South of France, and pools and the sea are my favorite playgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the pandemic, I delved into landscape photography, and chance encounters led me to embrace aquatic photography. It was the convergence of my two passions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2. Where did you study photography?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I began by experimenting and learning from my mistakes, eventually enrolling in Alison Bounce’s underwater photography course, which I consider the best in the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To deepen my knowledge, I continued my education with Nath Sakura, a globally recognized technical skills coach. I am committed to continuous learning to maintain a high level of expertise and excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3. Do you remember your first shot? What was it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My first underwater image was off the coast of the Var region. The stress was overwhelming because it was the first time I tested my waterproof housing and had to submerge my camera in the sea. Fortunately, there was no leakage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I then captured my first semi-submerged images of the white hotel across the way and of children jumping off the rocks. It was an extraordinary experience for me, and the aquatic world has never let go of me since.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q4. What equipment do you use?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For my photography, I use a Nikon D500 camera with an AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f\/4G ED VR lens. For underwater shots, I rely on an Ikelite housing specifically designed for my camera. Additionally, essential gear for me includes a mask, weight belt, and fins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q5. What compliment inspired\/touched you the most?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am always touched by the compliments from my clients; often they speak of letting go, of liberation, and how I managed to capture their essence. But I would say the compliment that has struck me the most is from a client who has now become a friend. She left me a voicemail saying that she could never have given herself, as a woman, a more beautiful gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Winning Entry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Modern Mowgli<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more about this interview<\/a> with Daisy Seilern from Austria, the Platinum Winner of the 2024 MUSE Photography Awards.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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