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 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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By Chino Mendoza, September 9, 2016
Ancient Underwater City or Natural Formation? Scuba Divers are baffled by this dive site in Japan
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By Brent Durand, September 6, 2016
Keep these tips in mind to create crisp, engaging underwater macro photos on compact, mirrorless or dslr cameras
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By Mike Bartick, August 30, 2016
How to use Diopters to shoot supermacro photos, including best aperture, strobe position and best camera lenses
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By Chino Mendoza, August 25, 2016
Vivid-Pix has released their latest editing software for computer, mobile and tablet, offering 1-click and customized editing tools
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By Janice Nigro, August 24, 2016
A Canon G15 photo essay exploring iconic and remote Indonesian reefs after sunset
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By Todd Thimios , August 16, 2016
Tutorial on how to approach big animals and shoot powerful images in blue water, including photo gear and settings
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By Irwin Ang, August 10, 2016
Irwin Ang shares photos, locations and info on three very unique and photogenic nudibranchs
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By Lisa Collins, August 2, 2016
A circular fisheye odyssey through Bunaken, Indonesia's best dive sites
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By Ken Kiefer, July 27, 2016
Take an inside look at the camera and housing gear used by underwater photographer Ken Kiefer
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By Paul & Lisa Hogger, July 26, 2016
Magical Misool at the Southern End of Raja Ampat in West Papua is an underwater photographer’s paradise
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By Ron Watkins, July 12, 2016
An unexpected Orca encounter in the Galapagos turns into a 40 minute high-adrenaline photo session
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By Matt Draper, July 7, 2016
Interview with a talented wide-angle photographer, plus background on some favorite underwater images
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By Brent Durand, July 1, 2016
Analyzing depth, light and camera angles for Caribbean reef sharks based on a digital dive profile
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By Kelli Dickinson, June 27, 2016
Detailed settings information for using the Sony A7R II camera underwater
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By Brent Durand, June 22, 2016
Photographing fish feeding on spawning corals, plus discussion on camera gear and shooting techniques
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By Pam Murph, June 20, 2016
Tips to improve your photography and maximize the experience of underwater photo workshops
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By Stan Moniz, June 16, 2016
Start shooting energetic surf photos with these fundamental tips, including focus, settings and camera gear
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By Ron Watkins, June 14, 2016
Take an inside look at the camera and housing gear used by underwater photographer Ron Watkins
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By Chino Mendoza, June 12, 2016
An overview of the life of orcas, including range and habitat, food, size and conservation efforts
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By Paul & Lisa Hogger, June 8, 2016
We explore wide-angle and macro underwater photos from this off-the-beaten path dive destination.
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By Erik Lukas, June 1, 2016
Learn to utilize Lightroom's powerful crop assist tool to create the perfectly framed composition with your subject
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By Brent Durand, May 23, 2016
Use your dive or video light to create vibrant underwater photos with your compact camera without use of a strobe
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