Converting images to black & white using Lightroom, Photoshop, and Silver Efex Pro 2
By Robert Bailey

How to convert images to black & white

How to convert images to black & white
Robert Bailey
Converting images to black & white using Lightroom, Photoshop, and Silver Efex Pro 2

Black & White images 

Why do we find ourselves attracted to black & white images? Are they more poignant than color images? Do they have a stronger narrative?  I can’t really provide any definitive answers to those questions. What I can say is that removing color from a photograph does seem to focus our attention on the subject matter more acutely. Yet another question, what’s our goal?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robert has worked professionally on commercial television sets doing production photography, shot modern dance for the art department at the University of Calgary, and has worked in a freelance capacity shooting a variety of subjects. Rob worked as a NAUI scuba instructor, and then instructor trainer for the University of Calgary from 1993-1999. He is still an avid diver, and never dives without a camera. 


He moved to Europe in the late 1990s and now resides in the UK. 

 

Robert has enjoyed success in both national and international underwater photography competitions over the years. As a result his images have been published in national magazines, books, scientific publications, and newspapers in the UK. He’s an active committee member for the British Society of Underwater Photographers (BSoUP), and the website administrator for the Bristol Underwater Photography Group (BUPG). He’s written several articles for national dive magazines, and often gives presentations on his own underwater photography and photographic technique for photographic clubs in the UK. 

 

Robert worked as a technical specialist, and then technical account manager in the IT industry for many years, and now works part time as a photographer, and full time as editor for the Underwater Photography Guide. 

 

You can see more of Robert's work at www.robertbaileyphotography.com

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Best United Kingdom Dive Destination for Underwater Photography
By Robert Bailey

Best UK Diving

Best UK Diving
Robert Bailey
Best United Kingdom Dive Destination for Underwater Photography

Where is the best dive destination in the UK? 

If asked where the best UK diving for underwater photography is, Scottish sea lochs may just top my list. Although the UK has many other places with excellent diving.  A sea loch is an extended arm of the sea, often narrow, and partially landlocked. For the underwater photographer who enjoys macro photography there is a plethora of subjects to work on.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robert has worked professionally on commercial television sets doing production photography, shot modern dance for the art department at the University of Calgary, and has worked in a freelance capacity shooting a variety of subjects. Rob worked as a NAUI scuba instructor, and then instructor trainer for the University of Calgary from 1993-1999. He is still an avid diver, and never dives without a camera. 


He moved to Europe in the late 1990s and now resides in the UK. 

 

Robert has enjoyed success in both national and international underwater photography competitions over the years. As a result his images have been published in national magazines, books, scientific publications, and newspapers in the UK. He’s an active committee member for the British Society of Underwater Photographers (BSoUP), and the website administrator for the Bristol Underwater Photography Group (BUPG). He’s written several articles for national dive magazines, and often gives presentations on his own underwater photography and photographic technique for photographic clubs in the UK. 

 

Robert worked as a technical specialist, and then technical account manager in the IT industry for many years, and now works part time as a photographer, and full time as editor for the Underwater Photography Guide. 

 

You can see more of Robert's work at www.robertbaileyphotography.com

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The Advantages and Drawbacks of Full Frame vs Cropped Sensors
By Robert Bailey

Full Frame vs Cropped Sensors

Full Frame vs Cropped Sensors
Robert Bailey
The Advantages and Drawbacks of Full Frame vs Cropped Sensors

Full Frame versus Cropped Sensors

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Robert has worked professionally on commercial television sets doing production photography, shot modern dance for the art department at the University of Calgary, and has worked in a freelance capacity shooting a variety of subjects. Rob worked as a NAUI scuba instructor, and then instructor trainer for the University of Calgary from 1993-1999. He is still an avid diver, and never dives without a camera. 


He moved to Europe in the late 1990s and now resides in the UK. 

 

Robert has enjoyed success in both national and international underwater photography competitions over the years. As a result his images have been published in national magazines, books, scientific publications, and newspapers in the UK. He’s an active committee member for the British Society of Underwater Photographers (BSoUP), and the website administrator for the Bristol Underwater Photography Group (BUPG). He’s written several articles for national dive magazines, and often gives presentations on his own underwater photography and photographic technique for photographic clubs in the UK. 

 

Robert worked as a technical specialist, and then technical account manager in the IT industry for many years, and now works part time as a photographer, and full time as editor for the Underwater Photography Guide. 

 

You can see more of Robert's work at www.robertbaileyphotography.com

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The Panasonic S1H has become the first mirrorless camera approved for use in Netflix productions
By Nirupam Nigam

The Panasonic S1H is Certified for Netflix

Panasonic S1H is Certified for Netflix
Nirupam Nigam
The Panasonic S1H has become the first mirrorless camera approved for use in Netflix productions

There's some good news out there for aspiring documentary film makers and Panasonic users - the Panasonic S1H has recently been certified for Netflix! The S1H is the first video/stills hybrid camera as well as the first mirrorless camera to be accepted by the platform.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!

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Kraken video lights are some of the best performing video lights on the market with lots of excellent features.
By Nirupam Nigam

Kraken Video Lights

Kraken Video Lights
Nirupam Nigam
Kraken video lights are some of the best performing video lights on the market with lots of excellent features.

Underwater video lighting has moved forward by leaps and bounds in the past few years. Kraken Sports has remained at the center of innovation in the field since its inception. They design their video lights with the need of underwater videographers and photographers in mind - from beginners to working professional. 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!

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The Kraken Compact Wide Angle Wet Lens is a small lens with a wide field of view for a low price!
By Nirupam Nigam

Kraken KRL-11/12 Compact Wide Angle Wet Lens Review

Kraken KRL-11/12 Compact Wide Angle Wet Lens Review
Nirupam Nigam
The Kraken Compact Wide Angle Wet Lens is a small lens with a wide field of view for a low price!

The new Kraken compact wide lens is the newest and coolest gadget for wide angle photography with a compact camera.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!

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The Saga Magic Tube is a very unique tool for creative macro underwater photography - capable of producing beautiful rings of color around your subject.
By Nirupam Nigam

Saga Magic Tube Review

Saga Magic Tube Review
Nirupam Nigam
The Saga Magic Tube is a very unique tool for creative macro underwater photography - capable of producing beautiful rings of color around your subject.

I have to admit, when I started seeing underwater macro photos with strange, colorful circles popping up all over the internet, I didn't know what to make of it. I was a little skeptical at first. I thought perhaps that there was a new editing software that was creating the effect.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!

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The Canon 1DX Mark III is Canon's top DSLR ever made. It features a incredible processing power resulting in a record breaking buffer, 5.5K video with RAW recording up to 60 fps, and more!
By Nirupam Nigam

Canon 1DX Mark III: First Look & Review

Canon 1DX Mark III: First Look & Review
Nirupam Nigam
The Canon 1DX Mark III is Canon's top DSLR ever made. It features a incredible processing power resulting in a record breaking buffer, 5.5K video with RAW recording up to 60 fps, and more!

The Canon EOS-1DX Mark III is Canon's top DSLR camera, to date. It's an exciting piece of equipment during a time when many DSLR skeptics are declaring DSLR's "dead". The 1DX Mark III is DSLR that is equally photo and video oriented, making it a perfect tool for both underwater photography and underwater video. And upgraded sensor and processor pave the way to new functionality in the top-of-the line Canon camera.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head. Check out more of his photography at www.photosfromthesea.com!

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2020 Updated: Settings, Filters, Lights, Shooting Tips, Editing & more
By UWPG Staff

Beginner's Guide to GoPro for Underwater Video

UWPG Staff
2020 Updated: Settings, Filters, Lights, Shooting Tips, Editing & more

GoPro video cameras have become incredibly popular with divers over the last couple years, set up in a variety of ways to capture fleeting moments underwater.

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The story behind the Ocean Art 2019 Underwater Art category winner
By Paco Sedano

How to Create a Fractal Image in Photoshop

How to Create a Fractal Image in Photoshop
Paco Sedano
The story behind the Ocean Art 2019 Underwater Art category winner

"The photo, "Psychedelic Seahorse," by Paco Sedano unanimously won 1st place in the Underwater Art category of the Ocean Art 2019 underwater photo competition. The win was well deserved and displayed a mastery of editing softwares to make beautiful art from an underwater image. The editors at UWPG were amazed with Paco's technique, so we asked him to describe his creative process" - Nirupam Nigam, Editor-in-Chief

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Francisco (Paco) Sedano is a PhD student in the Marine Biology Laboratory of the University of Seville (Spain). His research focuses on the study of marine communities associated with coastal defence structures (such as breakwaters and sea walls). Studying the physical and chemical characteristics of these structures and its influence on marine organisms, he aims to provide the knowledge necessary to develop sustainable coastal infrastructures. He is also passionate about diving and photography. He regularly organise underwater photo exhibitions and nature photography meetings. He has also published his works in some magazines and websites and regularly takes part in underwater photo contests, with the hope of increasing social awareness towards marine conservation.

See his work in Instagram: @sedano_uwphoto 

Also in Facebook: Francisco Sedano

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