About Pepe Arcos
Born in Spain, Pepe Arcos is an acclaimed Photographer and Filmmaker that delves into the realms of fine art and visual communication, capturing awe-inspiring images characterized by ethereal tranquility.
​
Former Freediving champion and skilled scuba diver, Pepe's profound passion for the oceans prompted him to leave his Art Director career in Madrid, Spain and for over a decade, he embarked on a personal odyssey, pursuing new projects that would transport him to the most mesmerizing locations on Earth.
​
Pepe Arcos seamlessly combines his expertise in Underwater Photography with his professional background as a Fashion Photographer. On occasion, these two artistic realms intertwine, resulting in captivating editorial campaigns featured in esteemed magazines and inspiring Fine Art exhibitions showcased in galleries.
​
As a cinematographer, Pepe has contributed his talents to an array of projects for esteemed clients such as BMW, Johnny Walker, Bankia, and Canal Off Brazil, among others.
What I Do
01
PHOTOGRAPHY
&
FILMMAKING
02
WORKSHOPS
&
EXHIBITIONS
03
ART DIRECTION
&
CONSULTANCY
Exhibitions
​
​
OTHER WORLD
Metis Gallery, Bali 2019
Underwater Fine Art collection from Tahiti
and Mexico and China
CORALS OF ASAHAN
Tropical Nomad Gallery, Bali 2018
Seven Fine Art prints to rase awareness
about the Coral conservation project
in South Lombok after 2018 earthquakes
DIVE CUBE
Taiwan, 2018
Featured Collection of works exhibited underwater
for the first time in Asia at Dive Cube center
​
WHITE SWAN INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
Sanmenxia, China 2018, 2017
Twenty of my pieces only about Underwater wildlife
photography participated in the biggest exhibition
about Wild life photography in China.
​
BODIES IN MOTION
Chico Gallery, California USA. 2017
Collection based on the exploration of human bodies
in movement under the water
​
KOAN
Metis Gallery, Bali 2017
collection based on underwater fashion photography
ESSENCE OF WILDNESS
RITZ Carlton JAKARTA 2017
Exhibition of the main collection for a month at the prestigious
luxury hotel Ritz Carlton in Jakarta 2017
ESSENCE OF WILDNESS
Deus ex Machina, Bali 2016
Freediving underwater photography around diffent countries
(Egypt, Philippines, Hawaii, Mexico, Tonga)
​
​
​
​
Awards
​
​
AQUACHALLENGE
Winner at the first reality TV Show based on Underwater Photography. Taiwan 2020
​
PHOTOGRAPHY GOLDEN AWARD
White Swan International Wildlife Exhibition. 1rst prize. 2018
​
PRESSURE
Awarded Best Short film - Balinale International Film Festival 2016
​
FOLEGO
Awarded Best Cinematography - Pretty Poison Independent Short Film Festival 2016
​
LIBERTY
Recognition Award. Silently Underwater short film Festival Belgrade 2017 - Also featured at CCTV China
​
FOLEGO
Recognition Award. Silently Underwater short film Festival Belgrade 2016
​
MABUL
Recognition Award. Silently Underwater short film Festival Belgrade 2015
