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Adrien Desnoyer in the water, face half submerged, a palm-covered island behind him

Adrien Desnoyer

Photographer and director · Sport, ocean, outdoor

Selected clients

  • Universal Studios Japan
  • Nike
  • Billabong
  • Morex Custom
  • 99 Riding Co
  • El Camp Surf Camp
  • Driftwood Surf Camp

Process

From brief to delivery, in four steps.

  1. A city seen from a temple in Japan

    01

    Brief

    Reply within 2 working days

    You outline the project, the date and the location. I send you a quote.

  2. A road leading to Mount Fuji

    02

    Preparation and scouting

    A few days to 2 weeks

    Shot list, scouting, equipment. The date is secured with a 50% deposit.

  3. Adrien Desnoyer underwater, camera in its water housing

    03

    Production

    Half a day to several days

    On location, on land or in the water, in photo and video as required.

  4. Surfers waiting for a wave in the mist

    04

    Delivery

    Depending on the project

    Selection, retouching or editing, and files in the formats you publish in. The balance is due on delivery.

Indicative timings, adjusted to each project.

Adrien Desnoyer smiling, Mount Fuji at sunset behind him

About

Taking the time, keeping only what matters.

I grew up in Serre Chevalier. I left for the United States with no plans in photography and came back a photographer. Today I photograph and film sport on its own ground, in the water and in the mountains.

8 years of experience.

“The best images come when you stay in the water an hour longer than planned.”
Read my story

FAQ

Before you get in touch.

What rights do I get on the images?

Usage rights defined for your needs (social, web, print, duration, territory), set out in the quote.

Do you travel?

Yes. I work between Indonesia (Bali) and Japan, I’m regularly in France, and I travel for each project.

What equipment do you use?

Sony A7 IV, primes and zooms, a drone, a gimbal and a water housing for in-water work.

What are the timelines?

I reply within two working days. The schedule then depends on the project and is set out in the quote.

How is the quote put together?

Each project is quoted individually. A 50% deposit is due on booking, the balance on delivery.

Instagram

The travel log, on Instagram.

Follow @adrienmds
  • A sulphur porter on the Ijen volcano, Java
  • Koi carp
  • A figure in a kimono under a parasol
  • A Japanese car at night by a vending machine
  • A snowboarder at night under the stars
  • A station master in Japan
  • Cherry blossoms
  • An old man at a Japanese market

Planning a project? Let’s talk.