Underwater Photography Articles & Tutorials
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.
By Mike Ellis, April 17, 2017
Improve your shark photography with these tips for composition, creativity and behavior during shark dives in all water conditions
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By Brent Durand, April 13, 2017
A photo essay comparing images shot on a smart phone with a variety of accessories and lighting tools.
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By Steve Harms, April 12, 2017
An introduction to ambient light shooting, plus instructions for setting manual white balance for underwater photo and video on the Sony a6300 and a6500
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By Nirupam Nigam, April 10, 2017
A photo essay and diving overview, including best dive sites, in Tulamben.
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By Sarah Alice Lee, March 27, 2017
Take an inside look at photographer Sarah Alice Lee's creative process while pursuing this beautiful image
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By UWPG News, March 23, 2017
An interview with William Drumm about shooting the Yucatán Dive Trek web series above and below the water
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By Philip Thurston, March 22, 2017
Philip Thurston shares his tips in creating an epic backlit wave photos
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By Nicole Helgason, March 15, 2017
Dive into the world of corals, the incredible diversity you can find on the reef, and tips for bringing home great photos
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By Serge Abourjeily, March 13, 2017
Improve your marine life behavior shots with these tips for maximizing photo opportunities and and telling the best story of the encounter
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By Ben Thouard, February 25, 2017
Photographer Ben Thouard captures a unique underwater perspective of surfer Anthony Walsh at Teahupoo
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By Andreas Goldhahn photos, Brent Durand text, February 22, 2017
12 vividly colored wide-angle photos that will make you want to book your dive trip to Fiji tomorrow
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By Brook Peterson, February 15, 2017
Tips for selecting underwater images that will stand out to judges and win photo contests
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By Mike Ellis, February 14, 2017
Underwater photo tips for capturing dramatic photos of fast-moving sharks paired with a crisp sunburst
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By Brent Durand, February 8, 2017
Take an inside look at the underwater camera gear used by UWPG editor Brent Durand to lead two upcoming photo workshops in Sri Lanka.
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By William Winram, February 7, 2017
Secrets and guidelines to capturing great shots with Canon 5D Mark IV when shooting in less-that-ideal visibility.
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By Brent Durand, February 1, 2017
Three of the most unusual underwater marine life encounters that you need to dive and photograph when visiting Australia
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By David Fleetham, January 30, 2017
Comprehensive tutorial on producing sharp underwater photos, starting in camera and ending with detailed post-processing enhancements
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By Brent Durand, January 23, 2017
View colorful nudibranch photos and learn the techniques nudibranchs use to defend themselves from predators on the reef
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By Serge Abourjeily, January 18, 2017
Take an inside look at the camera and housing gear used by underwater photographer Serge Abourjeily
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By Brook Peterson, January 16, 2017
Take your underwater photography to the next level with these tips and tricks for lighting, composition and more
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By UWPG News, January 8, 2017
Winning Images from the prestigious 6th Annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest
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By Paul & Lisa Hogger, January 3, 2017
An inside look at the scuba diving and underwater photo opportunities in Yap, Micronesia
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By Erik Lukas, December 22, 2016
Make your images pop by fine tuning their tonal range with this quick Lightroom editing technique
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By Brent Durand, December 20, 2016
The best photo and video settings for shooting the Canon G7 X Mark II underwater, including depth of field, shutter speed for strobes and more
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By Basil Kiwan, December 19, 2016
Camera and menu settings for getting the best underwater video from your Panasonic LX100 camera, including sample 4K videos
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By Martin Toole, December 16, 2016
Quick tips to ensure that you are picking your best and most creative photos when entering underwater photo competitions
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By UWPG Editors, December 12, 2016
A quick guide to conveniences and features to look for on your next underwater photo and video liveaboard cruise
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By Jerónimo Prieto, December 8, 2016
Divers off Baja California experience magic moments with passing orcas in these natural encounters
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By Brook Peterson, December 6, 2016
Improve your underwater wreck photography with these essential tools and tips for lighting, composing and shooting different scenes
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By Russell Clark and Trisha Stovel, November 30, 2016
Go behind the scenes as Seaproof.tv explores deep inside a Titan 1 missile silo in this underwater documentary short
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By Alban Michon, November 22, 2016
Go behind the scenes with French explorer Alban Michon while diving some of the coldest and most remote locations on earth
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By Mike Bartick, November 17, 2016
Take an inside look at the camera and housing gear used by professional underwater photographer Mike Bartick
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By Cassie Jensen, November 7, 2016
Story Behind the Shots of two special experiences swimming with humpback whale mothers and calves in Tonga
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By Paul & Lisa Hogger, October 31, 2016
Get lost in this underwater photo essay on the diving and critters in this remote area of Raja Ampat, Indonesia
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By Bobby Arnold, October 25, 2016
The best settings and menu selections for shooting pro-level video with the Panasonic GH4 mirrorless camera
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By Russell Clark and Trisha Stovel, October 19, 2016
Behind the scenes of Seaproof.tv's shipwreck minimentary featuring Jill Heinerth in a cold water explorer's paradise
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By Brent Durand, October 17, 2016
Explore a creative technique to get the most from wide-angle color when shooting with a single strobe and video light
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By Sumer Verma , September 28, 2016
Sharing photos and the life story of Rajan, the beloved swimming elephant of the Andaman Islands
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By Gareth Bellamy , September 20, 2016
A tale of exploring Fiji after a devastating cyclone to find happy locals, great scuba diving and beautiful reefs
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By Paul & Lisa Hogger, September 14, 2016
Get lost in this underwater photo essay on the diving and critters from remote Northern Indonesia
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