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

Shooter: Brandon Cole

Brandon Cole is considered one of the world’s premier marine-wildlife photographers. Read more about Cole, his career, his passion for photography and beyond.

Brandon Cole, wearing a hat and waders, kneels in tidal pool to take photos

Convergent Evolution

Imaging technology is rapidly changing, and new cameras can capture both still and motion pictures. How do you handle this convergent technology? Read on.

Very pretty, colorful and healthy reef full of fish and corals

Matty Smith: In Two Worlds

MORNING STAR I shot this image at Lissenung Island, Papua New Guinea, a few years ago for the island dive I owe my career to this humble little stinger. My […]

Masters of Blackwater

Most blackwater divers agree it only takes one good dive to hook you. The idea of jumping off a boat at night, miles from shore, with only a few lights to guide your way might sound terrifying, but the experience is unlike anything our imaginations could conjure.

Light in the Dark: Shooting Cenotes

Cenotes — deep, natural, water-filled limestone sinkholes — present challenges to photographers. However, with the right skills, you can capture breathtaking images.

Diver swims through impressive-looking Dream Gate Cenote formations

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

Tangling with Kelp

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.

Diver looks at a crab crawling up kelp

Shooter: Wes Skiles

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.

Cave diver swims through narrow stalactites holing a giant camera

Mike Bartick: Blackwater Beckons

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 …