Justin Bastien Frames The Perfect Underwater Shot w/ Freediver Kimi Werner

Go behind the lens with adventure photographer Justin Bastien and discover what it takes to capture jaw-dropping images in some of the most challenging environments around. Join Bastien and freediver Kimi Werner as they explore the island of Kauai in search of the perfect underwater shot. Not many people know the intense labor behind the perfect shot, especially in the world of adventure photography.

We see the finished product in our Instagram feed or our favorite magazine, without any sense of the immense effort required to document these jaw-dropping moments. “Project: Behind the Lens” exposes what actually goes into capturing these flawless shots. These epic photographic missions—in partnership with Vans—see our photographers shooting mind-blowing, never-before-seen images in stunning locales – and show us the intense training and preparation required to capture these astonishing photos.