About

The artist behind the lens

Michael Laine

Underwater fine art photography
My Work
Specializing in underwater imagery that captures the elegance of movement, the play of light, and the sculptural flow of fabric - where gravity fades and visual storytelling begins.
My practice explores the elegance of fabric, movement, and emotion in a gravity-free environment - where the boundaries between fashion and art dissolve.

What began as an exploration of light and motion beneath the surface has evolved into a distinctive visual language - subtle, sculptural, and atmospheric. With a background rooted in design and visual storytelling, my approach is both intuitive and intentional.
Underwater fashion
In an oversaturated visual world, underwater photography offers something truly singular.
Light refracts in unexpected ways. Fabrics drift into sculpture. The body moves with a new kind of grace. These qualities create a setting that allows fashion to be seen and felt differently.
For creative directors, stylists, fashion houses, and editorial teams, underwater image-making offers more than novelty: it creates atmosphere, mood, and depth. It's an invitation to push visual narratives into the surreal and the sublime - where elegance meets emotion, and garments transform into fluid expressions of identity.
Awards and recognitions
My work has been featured in leading fashion publications and curated exhibitions.
From editorial spreads to commissioned campaigns, each project reflects a commitment to craft, concept, and clarity.
  • Editorial publications:
    Vogue Italia / PhotoVogue - Conceptual underwater editorial on movement (2024)
    Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam - Fashion story: “Below Surface” (2023)
    L’Officiel Baltics - Underwater couture series (2023)
  • Awards and distinctions:
    Fine Art Photography Awards - Honorable Mention, Fashion & Conceptual Categories (2023)
    Lucie Foundation - Shortlisted, Emerging Talent Grant (2022)
    International Photography Awards (IPA) - Shortlisted, Fine Art (2022)
  • Exhibitions:
    Berlin Photo Week - Curated group exhibition (2024)
    Photo Docks Art Fair, Italy - Fine art installation, underwater works (2023)
    Art of Fashion Photography Showcase, Paris - Selected photographer (2021–2023)
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