Beyond Black

OUR UNDERWATER WORLD IS FULL OF VIBRANT COLORS, interesting patterns and textures, and fascinating creatures. It’s a wild place that is unpredictable and simultaneously harsh and harmonious. Taking a camera […]

A Brief History of IMAX Underwater

In 1992 I received a call from Graeme Ferguson, a co-founder of IMAX Corporation, that changed the course of my career.

underwater photo shoot with a squid

Ocean Views 2017

As part of the 2017 Nature’s Best Photography Windland Smith Rice International Awards annual competition, the Ocean Views category honors those photographers whose skill and creative vision have captured a frozen moment in time that can bring attention to both the bounty and fragility of the marine ecosystems found in and near our underwater world.

A group of king penguins go for a walk at sunset

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