In response to a brief on documenting I spent a month with Brighton based freediving club NoTanx, photographing, filming and interviewing the members.

Before entering the water the members would practice different exercises to hold their breath for as long as possible. One of these was "The Jackanory breathe up" where you would try and read as much of a book in one breath. From speaking to different members I found out that it was as much about the community as freediving, and how you would always have a "buddy" looking out for you when you were in the pool.

The video is created using still images to reflect the meditative mindset needed to hold your breath for as long as possible underwater, and follows the structure of the sessions, starting with dry exercises before moving into the water.