I'm Samuel Darmon, a 16-year-old wildlife photographer based in Paris, France. I began photographing wildlife in 2023, at the age of 13, with a Sony RX10 IV.

My photography is rooted in patience, observation and curiosity. I am drawn to encounters with wild animals in their natural environments: the unexpected lurring presence of the silhouette of an ibex in the mountains, a hunting heron along the Seine, or a daring caiman in the Peruvian Amazon. I capture these moments ethically without disturbing them, paying attention not only to the animal itself but also to its surroundings and behaviour.

Beyond photography, I am deeply interested in wildlife conservation and biodiversity. Through fieldwork, volunteering and independent research, I hope to better understand the species I photograph and contribute to their protection.

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