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Bruno Van Saen might just be the best-conditioned underwater photographer we’ve featured. At a young age, he entered the cycling circuit, winning races left and right. Later, he transitioned to the sport of karate where he became a regional champ.

Bruno continues his winning tradition in the realm of underwater photography. His competitive spirit and athleticism have propelled him from amateur to pro; keeping up with whale sharks in a heavy current is no easy task.

Along with his underwater photo partner and wife, Els Van Den Borre, Bruno globetrots, sharing his inspiring marine photojournalism. Adding to his cycling and karate accolades, Bruno has nabbed top photo honors such as “Plongeur d’Or” at the renowned World Festival of Underwater Photography in Marseille.
 

Giant jellyfish, Ari Atoll, Maldives
 

Southern sting rays, Stingray City, Grand Cayman
 

Swimming ribbon eel, Tulamben, Bali
 

Bruno's wife, Els Van Den Borre, marvels at Raja Ampat’s soft corals, Indonesia
 

Allogallathea babai, Tulamben, Bali
 

Pufferfish portrait, Dahab, Egypt
 

Goby on a sea pen, Anilao, Philippines
 

Humpback whale, Moorea, French Polynesia
 

School of batfish, Raja Ampat, Indonesia
 

“Cleaning Time,” Bali, Indonesia
 

For more of Bruno’s work, make sure to check out his website, B&E Underwater Photography.