Underwater Photography32 articles

These Dreamy Underwater Portraits Will Transport You to the Mermaid World

These Dreamy Underwater Portraits Will Transport You to the Mermaid World

Underwater photography is one of the most popular diving specialties, and with so many underwater cameras to choose from, it has become easier and more fun than ever to capture images of our underwater scuba adventures. This, on the other hand, is a peculiar type of underwater photography. Check out what we found below the surface: If […]

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Underwater Photography 101

Underwater Photography 101

Lying beneath the water’s surface is a world of opportunity that photographers are only just beginning to explore. The images produced by submerged cameras appeal to sports photojournalists and fine artists alike, who can experiment with suspending subjects in gravity defying poses and positions. With the right set of tools, techniques, and creative ideas, underwater […]

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Entering the World of Underwater Wildlife Photography

Entering the World of Underwater Wildlife Photography

From a young age, Darren Jew has wanted to do exactly what he is doing now. He has the incredibly cool job of being an underwater photographer and he loves every aspect of it—from the way the light falls in the sea to the powerful experience of swimming with whales. Jew is so passionate about what he […]

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Interesting Photo of the Day: Killer Underwater Crocodile Shot

Interesting Photo of the Day: Killer Underwater Crocodile Shot

Imagine coming face to face with a crocodile in its natural habitat and then pulling out your camera to take its picture. That’s exactly what Mike Korostelev has set out to do in his career as an underwater photographer: Originally from Moscow, Korostelev traveled to Banco Chinchorro, Mexico in order to fulfill his dream of photographing […]

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Photographer Creates Surreal Underwater Portraits of a Model Swimming with Sharks

Photographer Creates Surreal Underwater Portraits of a Model Swimming with Sharks

Photographer Benjamin Von Wong is well known for creating incredibly surreal portraits. From medieval maternity shoots to superheroes teetering on skyscraper ledges, Von Wong’s imagination and knack for technical problem solving make him a potent storyteller. His most recent project, “Shark Shepherd,” started with a simple idea: put a model in a beautiful white dress and photograph her in […]

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How to Capture Award-Winning Underwater Sports Photos

How to Capture Award-Winning Underwater Sports Photos

Years ago, Adam Pretty started out as a news photographer at the Sydney Morning Herald, but his true passion was sports photography, so he spent his spare time perfecting the craft. Today, the Aussie is a multi-award winning, world-renowned sports photographer who has traveled the world and shot for some huge sporting brands and events. […]

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Underwater Photography Tips and Techniques

Underwater Photography Tips and Techniques

There is really only one perfect exposure to any photo: the one that looks good to your eyes. However, your camera’s light meter plays a big role in helping you get a starting point for your image. The fact is that cameras have not changed much in 20 years. Still, an exposed image is the […]

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Photographing Sharks with Underwater Studio Lighting

Photographing Sharks with Underwater Studio Lighting

Last Call with Carson Daly did a feature recently on prolific Hollywood photographer Michael Muller, whose recent work has his portraits looking a little bit more savage. In this clip, he takes us underwater to swim with the fishes, where he’s started on a very exhilarating project: Muller muses about his art, and how he’s […]

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Photographer Recreates Dutch Baroque Style with Underwater Still Life Photos

Photographer Recreates Dutch Baroque Style with Underwater Still Life Photos

While we have seen quite a bit of stunning underwater imagery, this is something that we haven’t seen before. Photographer Alexander James recreates classic Vanitas style with his unique photography technique: James has spent three decades perfecting his style. His work draws its inspiration from the paintings of masters of the Dutch Baroque style. Black […]

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Top 10 Underwater Photography Questions Answered

Top 10 Underwater Photography Questions Answered

A rugged, waterproof, underwater-capable digital camera opens a whole new world of photography opportunities to any shutterbug regardless of skill level. Having the luxury of shooting in rain, snow, high altitude, and underwater without worrying about camera damage is not only fun and addicting, but also allow you a shoot in unfamiliar environment every single […]

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