that is calling us
The Elements
the ocean
The ocean has shaped much of our journey. Through underwater photography, freediving, exploration and conservation storytelling, we document life beneath the surface and the people working to protect it. From coral reefs and marine wildlife to remote coastlines and ocean communities, this is our ongoing exploration of the underwater world.
- Joa
"I saw the ocean at just 8 years old, 30 years ago, and I can simply not shake her beauty off me anymore"
ocean-inspired documenting & finding each other in underwater storytelling
raïs freediving - shot by joa
Joa started swimming at 4 months and started scuba diving at age 8. he has never stopped ever since.
About Joa
Technical diver, oceanlover, conservationist
freediver
documentary maker
underwater photography
& videography
Technical dives
a few stats
Ps: I, Raïs, wrote down these stats, because Joa would never just put them on the internet about himself.
diving instructor iAntd
normoxic trimix instructor
1000+ dives
over 40 dives to 100m+
16 years of rebreather diving, 30 years of diving
for unicef // south soudan // projects with global impact
top 10 best reportage photographers of europe in 2025 with his underwater photography
aida 3
life around the ocean means everything to us.
- Joa & Raïs
photo of joa - photo by Raïs
Raïs freediving - photographed by joa
-Raïs
Raïs got the urge to dive and freedive since picking up a National Geographic magazine at the age of 10, and as soon as she was 18 she booked her first diving lessons in Nemo33, Brussels.. Since then, she has scuba dived in Indonesia, Egypt, Mallorca Spain and Bonaire. She did lots of freediving whilst living in New Zealand, where freediving is a bit part of the culture, and did her Aida freediving later in Bonaire. She has had a deep connection with the ocean ever since.
"My deep connection with the flow of nature whilst being immersed is one the most beautiful and powerful feelings I have experienced."
ELEMENT: OCEAN
"capturing the stories untold from underwater
is so precious to me"
Our love for the ocean is way bigger than we can put into words. We are currently learning to sail and are working towards living on a sailboat permanently.
Capturing stories of our planet and the impact on the ocean.
Truly living carbon neutral and being in constant connection to the elements of the ocean.
As we continue our journey toward life at sea, we're excited to collaborate with brands that value adventure, curiosity, and authentic storytelling.
learning
to sail
We truly want to spread awareness around the ocean and her diversity.
Joa saw the ocean and the underwater world when he was diving at 8 years old and sees the ocean now. He saw the difference in the corals and reefs first hand.
Besides pretty things, the ocean is hurting.
change of the ocean
-joa
"It's not just about loving the ocean, it is about respecting her."
