Mohea Moana originally from France, grew up surrounded by nature and the ocean with parents who were passionate about both diving and photography. Her first steps in the water came at just a few months old, and by the age of six, her father was teaching her to scuba dive.
With her parents’ encouragement, she discovered photography early on and was lucky enough to learn that underwater photography was possible by seeing her parents photos taken on a Nikonos camera her parents still own.
Her love for diving grew quickly. After earning her CMAS certification, she went on to become a certified scuba instructor, exploring remarkable environments both above and below the surface. Today, Mohea is developing her practice as a wildlife photographer, drawn to the beauty, diversity, and behavior of animals in their natural habitats. From the ocean depths to terrestrial landscapes, she seeks to capture intimate moments in the lives of wildlife while remaining respectful of the subjects and environments she photographs. Her adventures have taken her across the Mediterranean, Japan, Australia, Africa, and Indonesia, among other destinations. Whether diving alongside walls of sharks, descending to depths of 60 meters, or observing wildlife on land, she continues to experiment with new ways of telling stories through images without disturbing the natural world.
Mohea studied Marine Biology before expanding her skills in web and graphic design to help NGOs and ocean conservation organizations tell their stories. She founded her studio, Gypseawave, and has worked with clients such as Hello Reef Tahiti, Coral Sea Foundation, and Coral Gardeners. Her work has taken her across the globe, including France, French Polynesia, Australia, and the USA.
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