Artist: Barathieu Gabriel

Born June 2nd 1983, Gabriel Barathieu spends his childhood alongside the Atlantic ocean in the family house located in the Landes, steps away from the ocean.
It’s in 1999, on the Reunion Island, that he discovers the wonderful underwater world.
10 years later he decides to make it home.
Once back, he rediscovers the beauty of scuba diving getting his level 1 and 2 certifications along the way.
Very quickly he feels the indescribable needs to share those hidden treasures hiding under the water through his lens.
 
Gabriel and scuba diving
He first invested in basic material: a small Canon compact camera with a housing.
Still not very at ease with the photography part, he senses quickly that underwater photography his becoming a second passion. Perfect sequel to discovering the underwater world.
Artist: Barathieu Gabriel