Digital Workflow for Underwater Photography

When you establish a digital workflow, you’re better able to organize and access all of your great images. Learn more about an ideal workflow from one photographer.

Female diver gives OK sign to camera 800x500

Shooter: Marty Snyderman

Photographer Marty Snyderman uses photography to advocate for the underwater world. Read his story and how he got into scuba diving.

Yellow striped fish being followed by shark

Game Fish Photography

Photographing game fish does not need to be rocket science: With the correct team and equipment, you can take prize-winning shots of big fish. Read one photographer’s best tips on getting great pics of game fish.

A tarpon smashes open a bait ball of silverside minnows

Shooter: Laurent Ballesta

Underwater photograph Laurent Ballesta talks about his photography career and what inspires his iconic photos. Read more about Ballesta.

Photographer shoots photos in a cave

Collaborating with a Dive Guide

Hiring a dive photo guide can ensure you have a dive that is filled with great animal encounters and have assistance with photographing. Read more about getting a dive photo guide.

An ugly purple fish glares at the camera

Shooter: Ned DeLoach

Ned DeLoach is an accomplished diver, photographer and writer who has chronicled underwater life. Learn about his life and how he became interested in diving.

Two Blackfin coralgobies are actually yellow. One is quite larger than the other

Underwater Images on a Single Breath

Freedive photography is an art as the photographer only gets one breath to get the shot. Scuba gear often is bulky and can just get in the way. Learn more about freedive photography.

Snorkeler takes photo of whale shark

Shooter: Cristian Dimitrius

Filmmaker Cristian Dimitrius learned how to dive while in the Brazilian army and later became a biologist. Read more about his scuba lifestyle and how he became such an influential filmmaker.

Filmmaker poses on a boat, wearing a wetsuit, holding a camera

Dark Side of the Sun

The sun is a powerful light source and can be used to the advantage of an underwater photographer. Learn more about harnessing the power of the sun and getting fantastic photos.

Whitetip shark goes for a swim and sunrays are behind its head

Shooter: Amos Nachoum

Amos Nachoum is an accomplished dive and marine photographer. Read more about how Nachoum became interested in the intersection of diving and photography.

The dark silhouette of a Great White Shark