Underwater Photography Articles & Tutorials

Underwater Photo Tutorials

This section is devoted to sharing the best photo tutorials, techniques and tips for all types of underwater photography. We cover wide-angle, macro, supermacro, behavior, composition, different shooting conditions, shooting with specific gear and much more.

At UWPG we constantly publish new articles on all aspects of underwater photography and video. We cover macro, wide-angle, dive destinations, gear reviews, tutorials and techniques, post-processing, marine life, photo essays, dive adventures, dive travel tips and other useful info for underwater photography.

Guide to underwater video with the Canon 7D
By Todd Winner, August 23, 2011
Guide to shooting underwater video with the Canon 7D or Canon T2i including settings, focusing and white balance
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Photographing Behavior Underwater
By Scott Gietler, August 15, 2011
Learn some photo tips that can help you get some incredible underwater behavior photos on your next trip.
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Using a Ring-Flash for Underwater Photography
By Bill Van Antwerp, August 8, 2011
An alternative to traditional underwater strobes for dSLR and compact cameras
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Photographing Underwater Textures & Designs
By Kevin Lee, August 4, 2011
Kevin Lee shares his amazing underwater images of the textures and designs created by Mother Nature.
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Shore Diving with a dSLR
By Michael Zeigler, August 3, 2011
An approach to accessing underwater photography from the shore
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Ultimate Guide to Canon 7D Underwater Settings
By Todd Winner, July 17, 2011
Tutorial to help underwater photographers get the most out of the Canon 7D
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Compact Corner: Discovering Focus Check
By Brent Durand, June 21, 2011
A simple yet powerful tool for your underwater photography.
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Introduction to Mirrorless Cameras for Underwater
By Scott Gietler, May 13, 2011
A Focus on Micro Four Thirds Cameras
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Supermacro with the New SubSee Diopter
By Scott Gietler, January 19, 2011
Tips on using a diopter, for compact and dSLR underwater shooters
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Batteries: Put to the Test
By Bill Van Antwerp, December 15, 2010
Determining the best batteries to use for your strobes
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An Interview with Seacam Founder, Harald Hordosch
By Scott Gietler, December 12, 2010
An Interview with SEACAM President Harald Hordosch By Scott Gietler     ...
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Underwater Photography Tutorial - Canon G11, G12
By Stanley Bysshe, December 5, 2010
Underwater Photography Tutorial - Canon G11, G12
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Teleconverters
By Scott Gietler, November 11, 2010
Teleconverters for your Underwater Photography Using teleconverters for macro and supermacro ...
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Shooter's Toolbox: Balanced Light
By Todd Winner, September 7, 2010
Balanced Light Underwater Photography Shooter's Toolbox Volume 3 Text and Photos by T...
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Underwater Snoots
By Scott Gietler, August 18, 2010
Another way to approach your underwater photography
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Stories from a Underwater photo workshop
By Paul Colley, July 23, 2010
Taking Dedicated Underwater Photography Workshop with Alex Mustard and Martin Edge
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Slow Shutter Speeds in Underwater Photography
By Stanley Bysshe, June 28, 2010
Slow Shutter Underwater Techniques Slow Shutter Speeds in Underwater Photography By ...
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Batteries and Chargers
By Bill Van Antwerp, June 19, 2010
Batteries, Chargers and Testing for Underwater Photographers The importance of choosing the r...
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Wide-Angle Strobe Exposures
By Todd Winner, June 15, 2010
Shooter's Toolbox Vol. 2
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Great Color in your Underwater Photos
By Scott Gietler, June 27, 2009
Elevate your underwater photography to the next level
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Strobe Positioning
By Scott Gietler, March 2, 2009
Strobe positions for macro & wide-angle underwater photography
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Underwater Photography Tips
By Scott Gietler, February 26, 2009
Underwater Photography tips for Beginner and Advanced Photographers. Also visit our underwater video tips.
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Underwater Strobes
By Scott Gietler, February 26, 2009
Features and comparisons of strobes for compact, mirrorless and dSLR underwater cameras
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Best Lenses for Underwater Photography
By Scott Gietler, February 26, 2009
A Comprehensive Review On dSLR Lenses For Underwater Photography
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