Technique/Tutorial

Underwater photo tutorials, techniques and tips for all types of underwater photo and video, including macro, supermacro, wide-angle, composition and best camera gear.

By Scott Gietler

Teleconverters

Scott Gietler

Teleconverters for your Underwater Photography

Using teleconverters for macro and supermacro

By Scott Gietler

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By Todd Winner

Shooter's Toolbox: Balanced Light

Todd Winner

Balanced Light Underwater Photography

Shooter's Toolbox Volume 3

Text and Photos by Todd Winner

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Another way to approach your underwater photography
By Scott Gietler and Bill Van Antwerp

Underwater Snoots

Underwater Snoots 101
Scott Gietler and Bill Van Antwerp
Another way to approach your underwater photography

Snoots are commonly used in studio photography to control beams of light from a strobe or flash and narrow it to create a "spotlight" affect, or when you want to selectively light just a small portion of a scene.

 

 

The strobist says, "sometimes what makes a photo sing is not so much where the light is, but where it isn't." And that is the essence of a snoot.

In this article we document some of our first attempts using a snoot, and share some of our experiences.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Scott Gietler is the owner of Bluewater Photo, Bluewater Travel, and the Underwater Photography Guide. Bluewater Photo, based in Culver City, CA is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious underwater camera stores, serving many thousands of customers each year, where nothing is more important than customer service. The Underwater Photography Guide is the world’s first website to feature free tutorials on underwater photography, and has become the most trafficked resource on underwater photography worldwide. Bluewater Travel is a full-service dive travel wholesaler sending groups and individuals on the world’s best dive vacations. 

Scott is also an avid diver, underwater photographer, and budding marine biologist, having created the online guide to the underwater flora and fauna of Southern California. He is the past vice-president of the Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society, has volunteered extensively at the Santa Monica aquarium, and is the creator of the Ocean Art underwater photo competition, one of the largest underwater international photo competitions ever held in terms of value of prizes. He lives in California with his wife, newborn girl and scuba-diving, photo taking 4 year old son.

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Taking Dedicated Underwater Photography Workshop with Alex Mustard and Martin Edge
By Paul Colley

Stories from a Underwater photo workshop

Paul Colley
Taking Dedicated Underwater Photography Workshop with Alex Mustard and Martin Edge

The Value of Dedicated Underwater Photography Instruction and Workshops

Learning Underwater Photography from Alex Mustard and Martin Edge

By Paul Colley 

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By Stanley Bysshe

Slow Shutter Speeds in Underwater Photography

Stanley Bysshe

Slow Shutter Underwater Techniques

Slow Shutter Speeds in Underwater Photography

By Stanley Bysshe

 

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By Bill Van Antwerp

Batteries and Chargers

Bill Van Antwerp

Batteries, Chargers and Testing for Underwater Photographers

The importance of choosing the right batteries and equipment in underwater photography

By Bill Van Antwerp. Part 1 of a two part series

 

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Shooter's Toolbox Vol. 2
By Todd Winner

Wide-Angle Strobe Exposures

Strobe Exposures in Underwater Photography
Todd Winner
Shooter's Toolbox Vol. 2

In Vol. 1 we talked about the basics of ambient light photography, as the first step in mastering wide-angle underwater photography. We discussed how we let light into the camera body with our shutter speed and aperture controls, and how we use our ISO control to set how sensitive the camera's sensor is to light. Basically your cameras main function is to keep light out, and you as a photographer have the job of letting light in using those three controls.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

This is the second of a series of monthly articles by Todd Winner on underwater photography technique. Todd Winner is well-know for his amazing wide-angle underwater photography, and his new book, the Shipwrecks of Truk. He can be contacted at www.toddwinner.com or winnerphotography@me.com

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Elevate your underwater photography to the next level
By Scott Gietler

Great Color in your Underwater Photos

Getting Great Color in Your Underwater Photographs
Scott Gietler
Elevate your underwater photography to the next level

Underwater photos that stand out usually have great detail and color that pops. In this article I explore how to get the best possible colors in your underwater photos, whether shooting with or without a strobe.

 

janolus nudibranch, getting great colorsmantis shrimp, better colors underwater

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Scott Gietler is the owner of Bluewater Photo, Bluewater Travel, and the Underwater Photography Guide. Bluewater Photo, based in Culver City, CA is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious underwater camera stores, serving many thousands of customers each year, where nothing is more important than customer service. The Underwater Photography Guide is the world’s first website to feature free tutorials on underwater photography, and has become the most trafficked resource on underwater photography worldwide. Bluewater Travel is a full-service dive travel wholesaler sending groups and individuals on the world’s best dive vacations. 

Scott is also an avid diver, underwater photographer, and budding marine biologist, having created the online guide to the underwater flora and fauna of Southern California. He is the past vice-president of the Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society, has volunteered extensively at the Santa Monica aquarium, and is the creator of the Ocean Art underwater photo competition, one of the largest underwater international photo competitions ever held in terms of value of prizes. He lives in California with his wife, newborn girl and scuba-diving, photo taking 4 year old son.

Follow Scott on Facebook or Instagram.

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Strobe positions for macro & wide-angle underwater photography
By Scott Gietler

Strobe Positioning

Underwater Strobe Positions
Scott Gietler
Strobe positions for macro & wide-angle underwater photography

Some people are constantly changing their strobe positions. I fall into that category. I have other friends, excellent photographers, who never change their strobes, always leaving them in one position. There is no correct strobe position, it all depends on what you are trying to accomplish.

 

Here's some examples and tips of strobe positions that I have used. Since I'm never shooting in the clearest of water I'm always aware of the possibility of backscatter.

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Scott Gietler is the owner of Bluewater Photo, Bluewater Travel, and the Underwater Photography Guide. Bluewater Photo, based in Culver City, CA is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious underwater camera stores, serving many thousands of customers each year, where nothing is more important than customer service. The Underwater Photography Guide is the world’s first website to feature free tutorials on underwater photography, and has become the most trafficked resource on underwater photography worldwide. Bluewater Travel is a full-service dive travel wholesaler sending groups and individuals on the world’s best dive vacations. 

Scott is also an avid diver, underwater photographer, and budding marine biologist, having created the online guide to the underwater flora and fauna of Southern California. He is the past vice-president of the Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society, has volunteered extensively at the Santa Monica aquarium, and is the creator of the Ocean Art underwater photo competition, one of the largest underwater international photo competitions ever held in terms of value of prizes. He lives in California with his wife, newborn girl and scuba-diving, photo taking 4 year old son.

Follow Scott on Facebook or Instagram.

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Underwater Photography tips for Beginner and Advanced Photographers. Also visit our underwater video tips.
By Scott Gietler

Underwater Photography Tips

Underwater Photography Tips
Scott Gietler
Underwater Photography tips for Beginner and Advanced Photographers. Also visit our underwater video tips.

 

Enjoy these 100 underwater photography tips, including basic tips, tips for compact camera photographers, and advanced underwater photo tips. To improve your underwater photography skills, join a workshop in one of the world's best dive destinations.

Basic Underwater Photography Tips

These are the "traditional" underwater photography tips everyone should know

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Scott Gietler is the owner of Bluewater Photo, Bluewater Travel, and the Underwater Photography Guide. Bluewater Photo, based in Culver City, CA is one of the world’s largest and most prestigious underwater camera stores, serving many thousands of customers each year, where nothing is more important than customer service. The Underwater Photography Guide is the world’s first website to feature free tutorials on underwater photography, and has become the most trafficked resource on underwater photography worldwide. Bluewater Travel is a full-service dive travel wholesaler sending groups and individuals on the world’s best dive vacations. 

Scott is also an avid diver, underwater photographer, and budding marine biologist, having created the online guide to the underwater flora and fauna of Southern California. He is the past vice-president of the Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society, has volunteered extensively at the Santa Monica aquarium, and is the creator of the Ocean Art underwater photo competition, one of the largest underwater international photo competitions ever held in terms of value of prizes. He lives in California with his wife, newborn girl and scuba-diving, photo taking 4 year old son.

Follow Scott on Facebook or Instagram.

SUPPORT THE UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDE:

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Bluewater Travel is your full-service scuba travel agency. Let our expert advisers plan and book your next dive vacation. Run by divers, for divers.

 


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