Thierry des Fontaines, well-known for photographing sports celebrities like L. James, recently visited Lithuania to work with local athletes including R. Berankis, Vilius Gaubas, Edo Butvilas, and Justina Mikulskytė. During this photoshoot hosted by the creative agency 'Autoriai' and SEB Arena, journalist Ieva Rekštytė-Matuliauskė interviewed des Fontaines about his artistic journey.

Des Fontaines recounted how he was drawn to photography in his twenties while living in Paris, following a serendipitous encounter with a photographer at a modeling agency. He initially took photos of aspiring models using his father’s camera, which marked the beginning of his passion for the art. His reflections highlight the importance of trust in one's intuition as well as the pursuit of capturing pure, unfiltered moments in sports photography.

The discussions emphasize not only the evolution of des Fontaines' career but also the stories behind the athletes he photographs. As he captures their athletic prowess and unique narratives, it's clear that his motivation extends beyond mere visuals; he aims to convey deeper stories through his lens, promising a distinct perspective on Lithuanian sports personalities.