Growing up in Marseille, a city located in the south of France, water has always been my natural habitat where I feel at ease and unrestricted. Over a year ago, I made the decision to switch careers and explored different options. It was my love for photography that captivated me the most, and I was particularly drawn to Alison Bounce's underwater photography. It was like a dream come true to merge my two passions, photography and water.
I enrolled in Alison's training program and learned a great deal. This inspired me to create a water photography business that aligns with my vision. My goal is to provide people with an unforgettable experience and to communicate with them through my photographs. I aspire to uplift, empower, and reveal people through my art.
Adeline approached me with an interest in experimenting with water. In the final picture of the session, she lets go of everything and completely surrenders to the experience. © Ingrid Meucci
Although it may not seem obvious, Louise is actually terrified of the ocean. We took a few hours to help her relax and control her breathing so that she wouldn't panic. In the end, these photos are the memory of a great victory for her. © Ingrid Meucci
Manon, a former synchronized swimmer, gracefully and elegantly dances with her child. © Ingrid Meucci
A little piece of the love story between Marie and Thomas. © Ingrid Meucci
Marvina wasted no time and went straight for it! She chose to be completely naked to get as close to the water as possible and to allow her to embark on a poetic dance. © Ingrid Meucci
Manon was one of the bravest! Despite the 20°C water temperature, she fearlessly surrendered herself to the experience and helped create a magnificent series of portraits. © Ingrid Meucci
I had the opportunity to photograph Patricia during a sea workshop with Alison Bounce. As someone who is currently in the midst of a professional career change, this session provided her with the perfect opportunity to fully immerse herself in the unknown! © Ingrid Meucci
While attending the same workshop, I had the pleasure of meeting Sofiane, a freediving instructor and accomplished underwater painter. Since then, he has become a valuable companion on all of my sea shoots. © Ingrid Meucci
Sonia and Rémy, a couple with a shared passion for dance, performed a stunning dance of love underwater for me. © Ingrid Meucci
Camille and I had fun playing with her long hair and veil to create a soft, dreamy atmosphere. Surprisingly, for this session I chose to shoot on 35mm instead of my usual 20mm lens. © Ingrid Meucci
Ingrid Meucci is an underwater fine art photographer based in France. After training with Ikelite Ambassador Alison Bounce she's taken her passion for photography to the next level. With her art Ingrid hopes to inspire and empower her clients. For her underwater photography Ingrid uses the Sony a7R III in and Ikelite Underwater Housing and natural light. Check out more of Ingrid's work or book her for a photoshoot on her website and follow her on Instagram @ingrid.meucci.photo for more.
Additional Reading
5 Tips to Improve Your Underwater Portrait Pool Photography
Behind the Scenes of Alison Bounce's Underwater Portraiture Workshop 2019
Underwater Pool Photoshoot: What We Did WRONG and What We Did RIGHT
From Art School to Gallery Walls | An Interview with Pillery Teesalu
