Insights from this year's underwater photo contest
By Ocean Art Judges

Ocean Art 2023 Photo Competition Judges Comments

Ocean Art 2023 Photo Competition Judges Comments
Ocean Art Judges
Insights from this year's underwater photo contest

Ocean Art 2023 is the 12th annual underwater photo competition hosted by the Underwater Photography Guide. Ocean Art is world's most prestigious and best endowned underwater photo contest, with over $120,000 in prizes awarded this year! 

If you haven't yet, be sure to check out the 2023 Ocean Art Contest Winners. 

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What's New at DEMA 2023
By Nirupam Nigam

The Newest Underwater Photo & Video Gear in 2024

The Newest Underwater Photo & Video Gear in 2024
Nirupam Nigam
What's New at DEMA 2023

Every year, we attend the DEMA (Diving Equipment and Manufacturing Association) tradeshow - the world's largest Dive Industry and Underwater Photo Industry show. This year, DEMA 2023 was held an New Orleans, a city of excellent food and rich culture. What surprised us was just how many new underwater photo & video manufacturers are entering the market and making incredible strides in engineering underwater photo & video equipment.

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 Introduces Its First Pro-Level Strobe
By Nirupam Nigam

Kraken KS-160 Strobe Review

Kraken KS-160 Strobe Review
Nirupam Nigam
Kraken Introduces Its First Pro-Level Strobe

If you read the Underwater Photography Guide, then you know we love Kraken. We love their lights, their monitors, their lenses, and everything in between. But you may have also noticed that one of our slightly less glowing reviews was the original Kraken Strobe. Although this strobe featured excellent recycle times and long battery life, it did not produce a wide enough beam for underwater photography....

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 best underwater settings for the Sony A6700
By Nirupam Nigam

Sony A6700 Underwater Settings

Sony A6700 Underwater Settings
Nirupam Nigam
The best underwater settings for the Sony A6700

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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After years of waiting....a new Sony APS-C camera!
By Nirupam Nigam

Sony A6700 Review

Sony A6700 Review
Nirupam Nigam
After years of waiting....a new Sony APS-C camera!

During the great supply chain crunch for the post pandemic world, Sony made the smart decision to focus their available chips towards full-frame camera production. Unfortunately they stopped producing many of their popular APS-C mirrorless cameras like the Sony A6400, Sony A6100, and Sony A6600.

Reviews: 

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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A review of the Marelux SOFT Lite XR-W Snoot
By Mark Hatter

Marelux SOFT Lite Snoot Review

Marelux SOFT Lite Snoot Review
Mark Hatter
A review of the Marelux SOFT Lite XR-W Snoot

Note from the Editor: The new Marelux SOFT Lite is now only 600 grams on land and completely neutral underwater! This is compared to the anodized aluminum, 790 gram SOFT Pro which is 210 grams underwater. Every generation of Marelux SOFT seems to get lighter, brighter, and longer lasting!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mark Hatter is an accomplished photojournalist who has had over one hundred feature articles with many hundreds of images published in more than two dozen diving and fly fishing publications and related books, on-line media and commercial advertising champagnes over the last three decades.  His most recent photo essays have appeared in Ocean Geographic, Alert Diver and Silent World magazines as well as the UWPG. Click here to view more of his photography at his website

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12 Thing You Might Not Know About Sea Stars

Sea Stars of the Ocean

12 Thing You Might Not Know About Sea Stars

They have up to 40.000 feet, produce millions of offspring and feed with their stomachs outside their bodies. Sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie? You probably see them on every single dive you make!

Sea stars (starfish – but they're not fish) are a common sight for divers, anywhere in the world. But how much do you know about these slow-moving predators? 

Article: 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Christian Skauge is a former Nordic Champion of underwater photography and has won several international photo contests. He writes articles about diving and underwater photography and is published regularly in magazines around the world. He also runs underwater photo and marine biology workshops. Check out his website for more info: www.scubapixel.com.

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Not Worth the Upgrade for Underwater Photography
By Nirupam Nigam

OM System TG-7 Review

OM System TG-7 Review
Nirupam Nigam
Not Worth the Upgrade for Underwater Photography

After a lot of anticipation, the OM System (Olympus) TG-7 has been announced as the successor to the Olympus TG-6, which was quite popular in 2019 with underwater photographers, especially macro shooters. Four years later, Olympus has since been acquired by OM System (aka Japanese Industrial Partners). With the company under new management we were hoping for a revamped, improved, and reimagined TG-7. Unfortunately, some TG-6 shooters will be met with disappointment.

Reviews: 

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 Best Value Professional Strobe on the Market
By UWPG Editors

Scubalamp D-Pro Underwater Strobe Review

Scubalamp D-Pro Underwater Strobe Review
UWPG Editors
The Best Value Professional Strobe on the Market

The Scubalamp D-Pro, is the latest addition to the Bluewater Photo's exclusive strobe lineup! In many respects, at just $758, the D-Pro is the best value pro-level strobe on the market. Boasting an impressive 160 Ws output (with a GN of 30), an expansive 150-degree beam angle, and the ability to deliver 500 full-power flashes on a single charge, this underwater strobe is a game-changer. That said a list of specifications really doesn't do a gear review justice.

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Return of Dive Industry Legend Peter Hughes to Anthony's Keys Resort Marks a Milestone in Resort's History

Dive Legend, Peter Hughes' Return to Anthony's Keys Resort

Return of Dive Industry Legend Peter Hughes to Anthony's Keys Resort Marks a Milestone in Resort's History

Exciting news from Anthony's Keys Resort! Peter Hughes, a highly respected figure in the diving industry, known for his extensive experience and contributions to the world of diving is returning to Anthony's Key Resort (AKR). His consulting role will bring valuable insights and expertise to the resort and its diving operations. This will lead to improvements and innovations in the resort's diving programs and services. It's great to see such an experienced professional continuing to make a positive impact on the diving community.

 

 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chino Mendoza , is an avid diver and underwater photographer and tries to go everytime he can.  He is based in Manila which is a few hours Anilao which is the “critter capital of the Philippines”  He likes to shoot macro and his favorite subjects are nudibranchs and frogfishes.

Get in touch with him via email at lorenzo@bluewaterphotostore.com

View Chino's work:  Facebook     |     Instagram

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