photographer & videographer
OUTDOOR
My name is Robin ISSARTEL. I am a French Outdoor photographer and videographer based around Annecy in the the French Alps.
Since 2017, I have been capturing human performances in natural environments, whether in the air on land or underwater.
With a unique eye for action, immersed in the wilderness and the beauty of nature.
I have dedicated my life to following endurance and adventure athletes, both on land and beneath the surface.
I am driven by the desire to capture intense and emotional moments, telling stories that move and inspire.
ENDURANCE SPORTS
enthousiast
As an outdoor photographer and videographer, I specialize in capturing endurance sports and extreme activities, from trail running to paragliding and freediving.
My focus is on athletes pushing their limits in challenging environments.
To do this, I maintain peak physical condition, adapting to harsh weather and terrain, often facing the same challenges as the athletes themselves. This allows me to capture raw, intense moments of human determination.
Whether on land, in the air, or underwater, my goal is to tell powerful stories of resilience, framed by nature’s toughest conditions.
HIKE AND FLY
specialist
As a Hike and Fly specialist, I use my skills as a paraglider pilot and mountaineer to follow Hike and Fly athletes during races and adventures.
Covering Hike and Fly races as a photographer requires strong skills in race and weather analysis, especially for races lasting from 2 to 12 days.
I’ve had the privilege of covering the Red Bull X-Alps, one of the most challenging adventure races in the world, both as a photographer and videographer.
I followed an athlete during the event in 2021 and 2023, capturing the essence of what it takes to compete in such an adventure race.
AIR, LAND & UNDERWATER
my elements
Adventure on our planet is a constant quest to push human limits and explore the most extreme environments. Whether on land, in the air, or underwater, each offers its unique challenge.
On land, I follow endurance athletes and mountaineers, capturing their resilience as they navigate tough terrains and weather conditions.
In the air, as a paraglider pilot, I document extreme sports with an intimate understanding of flight, following athletes in challenging aerial conditions.
Underwater, freediving allows me to capture the stillness and beauty of the ocean, bringing a different kind of focus to my storytelling.