Gerald Nowak: Extreme Environments

Over the years I have often admired Gerald Nowak’s underwater photos. There is so little overlap between the markets available to European versus North American photographers, however, that I did not know the backstory of his career. A recent phone call rectified that.

Gerald Nowak

Henley Spiers – Turning Dreams to Reality

Explore the journey of Turning Dreams to Reality. Discover how Henley Spiers transformed his career from corporate to ocean adventure.

Orcas hunting

Another Way of Seeing

Underwater pool photography has become increasingly popular. With a dive approach in mind, read how one photographer tackles pool photography and still creates artistic photos.

A scuba diving photographer is behind the camera shooting a model who is holding her breath

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.

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Wide Angle with Models

Photographing models underwater can be difficult for all parties involved. With a team who is ready and willing to work, great photos can be created. How do you find the right models?

Dive photographer has a camera in a shark's mouth

Beneath Cold Seas

Underwater photography is challenging, but it’s even harder in colder waters. Learn more about what it takes to become a cold-water photographer.

Two orange mosshead warbonnets peak out of a green crevice

Gutsy Tuason: Blackwater Magic

I FIRST MET SCOTT “GUTSY” TUASON at a Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) trade show in 2016. “You need to see his blackwater work. You’ll be blown away,” …

Photography for Magazine Assignments

Having their work showcased in a print magazine is one of the greatest satisfactions for underwater photographers.

A school of orange scalefin anthias swarm above colonies of fire corals

Selective Vision

With our finite time and limited light underwater, every image-capture quest is like a treasure hunt. We all have different ideas of what is treasure: It may be marine mammals, shipwrecks, reef corals, or icebergs. I like to go beyond a single underwater subject and look for something more abstract. Pattern, form, and color rule my world.

moon jellies in dark-green Alaskan waters

Blackwater Diving

Divers can capture some breathtaking images when diving at night, but it can be a scary experience. Gain some great tips on nighttime underwater photography.

Larval mantis shrimp