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What Brought Me to Underwater Photography of Swimming?
Passionate about underwater photography since childhood in Brittany, I now capture swimmers in their "natural habitat" — the pool. From early film cameras to professional housings and strobes, my journey has been one of exploration and technical mastery. Dive into my story and discover how I freeze motion below the surface in unique, striking ways!

Mickaël Malaper
Jul 116 min read


Image Licensing Explained: A Behind‑the‑Lens Guide from an Aquatics sports Photographer 🏊♂️🤿📸
This post dives into licensing for sports photography : whether you are an organisation, a gallery customer or a fellow photographer. I’ve spent years capturing water polo, swimming and diving moments, and in the UK each shot is automatically protected by copyright. When you “buy” an image, you’re actually getting a licence to use it under specific terms, not the file itself. Understanding this helps you choose the right licence, price fairly and as a photographer protect you

Mickaël Malaper
Jul 512 min read


Behind the Lens at the Gower SwimRun 2025: A Last-Minute project of Coastal Sports Photography
Last-minute call to cover the Gower SwimRun turned into an unforgettable day. I set off early from Bristol to capture the full-course race start at Rhossili beach. With a mix of landscapes, portraits, and sports, it brought me back to my photography roots. The athletes’ resilience and smiles made for powerful images, and the friendly atmosphere was a joy to document. Full gallery coming soon — stay tuned!

Mickaël Malaper
Jun 275 min read


SwimGainz Junior Development League Finals: a fun and engaging way to compete for young swimmers!
On May 31st, 2025 at Sandwell Aquatics Centre, we delivered full photographic coverage of the SwimGainz Junior Development League Finals.
Paulina at the helm of social media while I shot the action with four rigs (one handheld, one remote camera tracking starts, one for behind‑the‑scenes, and a tilt‑shift timelapse), capturing the energy, fast sprints, and joyful celebrations across 17 clubs and 62 events.

Mickaël Malaper
Jun 205 min read
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