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Scuba News
June 4, 2024 by HAL
The underwater photography community mourns renowned UWP expert Martin Edge with a tribute from friend Alex Mustard in Scuba Diver magazine. Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
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June 3, 2024 by HAL
Alex Mustard discusses the rise of full-frame mirrorless cameras in underwater photography and whether photographers should switch from DSLRs to mirrorless cameras. Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
May 23, 2024 by HAL
Talia Greis, an acclaimed underwater photographer from Sydney, Australia, will be joining the lineup at the GO Diving Show ANZ in September. Read the entire article at www.scubadivermag.com
May 16, 2024 by HAL
To improve underwater photography, divers should follow etiquette rules used by professionals. Read the entire article at blog.padi.com
Raja Ampat offers unparalleled diving experiences that exceed even the grandest expectations. Read the entire article at blog.mares.com
April 5, 2024 by HAL
Join the underwater photography week in Bonaire by Buddy Dive Resort to improve your skills in a stunning setting. Open to new and experienced photographers, the event runs from August 24-31. Read the article
March 17, 2024 by HAL
Talia Greis, a rising star in underwater photography, shares her journey starting from shooting with a GoPro to now using a Sony a1. She prefers wide-angle shots but enjoys macro photography in Sydney. Her favorite subjects are humpback whales and seahorses. Talia’s most memorable experience was with humpback whales, and her advice to aspiring photographers […]
March 14, 2024 by HAL
Marcio Curvelo, the DPG Photographer of the Week, has been passionate about photography since childhood and became a professional at 15. He later combined his love for photography with scuba diving, capturing underwater scenes worldwide with a Nikon Z9 camera. From Fiji to Lembeh Strait, his work includes a variety of marine life like whale […]
March 12, 2024 by HAL
The 2024 Sony World Photography Awards Open Competition has announced winners and finalists in categories like Natural World & Wildlife, including stunning underwater images by photographers from Japan, Vietnam, and the US. Entries were received from over 220 countries, with nearly 400,000 images submitted for consideration. Read the article
March 11, 2024 by HAL
Scuba Diver magazine now charges monthly for the latest digital issue, offering a free trial. Previous digital editions and print copies are available for free. Issue #83 covers underwater photography awards, Apeks’ 50th anniversary, a documentary on Jill Heinerth, medical insights on diving, travel features on Cyprus, Turks and Caicos, the Philippines, Indonesia, and France. […]
March 10, 2024 by HAL
Underwater photography tips include letting the animal come between you and the photographer for better perspective, ensuring a clear mask and controlled breathing to avoid fogging and bubbles, and understanding the rule that what can’t be touched can’t be lit for good photo exposure. Read the article
March 8, 2024 by HAL
Patrick Kranenbroek is the DPG Photographer of the Week, showcasing his underwater photography from the Netherlands. His favorite subjects include short-snouted seahorses and European cuttlefish. Using Olympus cameras and dual Inon D-200 strobes, he captures marine life locally and globally in places like the Philippines and Turkey. Despite not being a mainstream dive destination, Kranenbroek’s […]
March 6, 2024 by HAL
Solitude Liveaboards & Resorts invites underwater photography enthusiasts to explore and capture the beauty of the ocean. Their tailored services, expert guidance, and workshops aim to nurture and empower photographers, overcoming challenges like mastering buoyancy and camera gear. The allure of underwater photography lies in documenting marine life and seascapes, with workshops designed to enhance […]
February 29, 2024 by HAL
Hank Kollross, a passionate underwater photographer, is known as “Scoobz” and focuses on ocean conservation through his photography. He enjoys diving worldwide, especially for blackwater and octopuses, aiming to inspire others to appreciate and protect the oceans. Hank believes in using his photography as a tool for raising awareness about marine ecosystems’ fragility. Read the […]
February 28, 2024 by HAL
Photographing the American alligator underwater can be challenging due to the animals’ skittish nature. An encounter with an 11-foot alligator in Florida provided a unique and intimidating experience for a photographer, who successfully captured images of the iconic reptile. Despite initial difficulties, the opportunity to photograph the alligator underwater became a memorable and thrilling wildlife […]
February 24, 2024 by HAL
The author reviews the Nauticam Fisheye Conversion Port (FCP-1), a water-contact optic that turns a standard zoom lens into a fisheye zoom lens suitable for wide-angle underwater photography. The FCP-1 offers a wide zoom range, good sharpness, excellent color rendering, minimal chromatic aberration, and controlled reflections while shooting sunballs. It performs well for over-unders, although […]
February 22, 2024 by HAL
Joseph Ricketts, the Photographer of the Week on Dive Photo Guide, captures stunning wildlife images in Florida’s freshwater environments. He overcame cost barriers by modifying a used housing with Lego pieces for his DSLR. Joseph’s work focuses on showcasing Florida’s diverse aquatic life, including manatees and alligators, aiming to bridge people and wildlife through his […]
February 16, 2024 by HAL
Mehmet Gungen, the Photographer of the Week, started in architecture photography and transitioned to underwater photography, racking up over 1,000 dives with a Nikon D850 setup. He attributes his skills to self-teaching, online forums, and workshops by Alex Mustard, enhancing his photography expertise significantly over time. Read the article
February 8, 2024 by HAL
Andrew McLachlan, a photographer from Canada, has recently moved to Grand Cayman and transitioned from land to underwater photography. He now uses a dedicated setup with an OM System OM-1 camera in AOI housing, strobes, and lenses for capturing marine life like green turtles. Living near the ocean allows him to rapidly expand his collection. […]
January 29, 2024 by HAL
Grace Pempek, a scuba enthusiast turned underwater photographer, shares her journey from the Mojave Desert to the tropical waters of Florida. Initially fearful of scuba diving, she overcame her anxieties, got certified, and fell in love with the ocean. Through consistent diving, she advanced to become a PADI divemaster and joined the Kyalami Family as […]
January 24, 2024 by HAL
Exploring the underwater beauty of Grenada through stunning photography reveals a vibrant marine world teeming with life. Read the article
January 23, 2024 by HAL
Freediving excels in underwater photography due to its versatility and ability to capture unique moments under the sea. Read the article
Blog New Scuba Diver Advice
January 9, 2024 / January 9, 2024 by Cal Evans
As a new scuba diver, the feeling of exploring the underwater world is truly mesmerizing. The vibrant colors, diverse marine life, and unique landscapes make it an incredible experience. What better way to capture these wonders than through underwater photography? In this guide, we will equip you with the essential knowledge to master underwater photography […]
July 4, 2022 by HAL
Ross McLaren is a chemistry teacher in Scotland who dives on weekends and takes photos underwater. He works with BBC Scotland on diving-related videos covering various topics. Despite not being an expert, he enjoys showcasing the underwater world through photography. Read the article
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