Lauric Thiault Photography

About Lauric

Lauric Thiault is a photographer, filmmaker, sailor, and environmental scientist. His work focuses broadly on conservation stories, human-nature interactions, and ocean-related topics. He was named ‘IUCN Photographer of the Year’ in 2016.

Growing-up in Raiatea, French Polynesia, Lauric has always been inspired by the ocean and remote places. After completing a PhD with the Universities of Paris and Chile, he has worked as a researcher in a variety of countries, publishing several peer-reviewed papers in the fields of coral reef conservation and fisheries management.

In 2023, Lauric set out for a two-year sailing adventure through the channels of Patagonia aboard Tupaia, and is now back in French Polynesia after two successful ocean crossings.

As a freelance photographer, Lauric works with magazines such as Animan, Geo or the international nautical press with whom he collaborates regularly. Lauric’s cinematic sailing videos on YouTube have been widely praised for their storytelling, visual quality, and immersive portrayal of life in the wildest and most isolated corners of the world.