In Rangosuksu (Vanuatu), men carry on a centuries-old tradition: jumping from tall towers made of wood and roots. Facing the sea, these ingenious structures—the result of ancestral craftsmanship—welcome jumpers as young as 13. This challenge, a symbol of courage and faith, illustrates the sacred bond between humanity and nature. Through this feat of balance, the inhabitants of Pentecost Island celebrate their environment in perfect harmony. A living, rustic, and powerful heritage, firmly rooted in their land.
I am a self-taught photographer. I first arrived in French Polynesia in 1994 on a family trip, and I settled there permanently in 2006. My work is mainly editorial and for the press. I am a founding member of the Paris-based photo news agency IP3 PRESS, created in 2005. I was the photo correspondent for Agence France Presse (AFP)for Polynesia from 2006 to 2019. since 2006,I worked also for the local newspapers and magazines, also the magazines of the Polynesian airlines Air Tahiti Nui and Air Tahiti, and Tahiti Tourisme, the government agency in charge of promoting tourism
