Alert Diver Category: Imaging

Kelp forests provide shelter to some remarkable creatures, but before diving in the kelp, you need to know what you’re up against. Learn more about kelp diving and don’t get tangled up in the facts.

Wes Skiles was a famous dive photographer who died on a seemingly routine dive. His widow, Terri, discusses her spouse and his career as a photographer.

WHEN MIKE BARTICK GOES TO HIS 40-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL REUNION in a couple of years, he’ll have to explain how a Southern California kid ended up living mainly in the Philippines and becoming one of the world’s most innovative marine life photographers. His trajectory will be …

Capturing good pictures of whales is among the most rewarding photographic experiences an underwater photographer can have. These majestic and charismatic creatures evoke wonder, and the time spent with them will likely be unforgettable. The environments where you find them, however, along with their sheer size and elusive nature present challenges.

Certain studio photo techniques can lend themselves to underwater photography. Using the right lighting can highlight the details in certain sea critters — leading to breathtaking images.

While their journeys were each different, Allison Vitsky Sallmon and Andy Sallmon are passionate underwater photographers. Read more about their passions and how they met.

Award-winning underwater photographer Tony Wu had his ah-ha moment when photographing a sperm whale. Since that encounter, he transitioned to marine photography and has done a lot of work with whales since.

A successful split-shot image enables the viewer to see both above and under water. To compose a fantastic split, read these photo techniques from an expert.

Greg Lecoeur had an intense love of nature and the sea at an early age. He switched careers late in life and became an underwater photographer.