01-07-2024

WEIGHTLESS by Adam Pretty | Getty images

Artistic Swimming embodies the elegance, power, unity and challenge of sport. In “Weightless”, Getty Images’ Sports Photographer Adam Pretty beautifully documents the art, dedication, and passion of athletes and coaches from USA Artistic Swimming from above and under the surface. The film highlights the stories of Andrea Fuentes, Bill May, Anita Alvarez and Jacklyn Luu, sharing their love for the water and performance, as well as what brought them into the sport and what it was like qualifying for the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024. Their journeys are illustrated in a way that captures the beauty of artistic swimming and showcases how water emulates the weightless feeling of comfort—a safe space or second home—where they can be physical, expressive and creative all at once, where anything is possible.

Production: Getty Images

Shot and Directed by Adam Pretty

Assistant Camera: Niek Koot

Edit & Sound Design: Thomas Dolman

Overall Assistant: Viktor Podcacha

Stills: Adam Pretty / Getty Images

BTS Photographer & Production: Germain Hazard

Camera Equipment: Airtime Unlimited

MUSIC: Sero

Featured Athletes & Coach: Andrea Fuentes, Anita Alvarez, Jacklyn Luu, Bill May

Aditional Athletes: Megumi Field, Keana Hunter, Audrey Kwon, Calista Liu, Dani Ramirez, Natalia Vega, Ruby Remati, Jaime Czarkowski, Kenneth Gaudet

Assistant Coach & High performance Director: Lara Teixeira

Assistant Coach: Megan Abarca

Thanks to: Adam Andrasko - CEO USA Artistic Swimming

Location: Erwan Le Guennec - Athletica Paris

Swimming Pool: Piscine Des Bussys

Special thanks to Lara Teixeira and the USA Artistic Swimming Team