Advanced Techniques

Fluorescence Photography to Enhance Your Night Dive [VIDEO]

If you're looking for something new on your night dive florescence photography might just be for you. Steve Miller explains the what, why, and how of "fluoro" photography.

Color Grading S-Log 3 Sea Lion Footage in Adobe Premiere [VIDEO]

Logan Wood shows you how to color grade the raw S-Log 3 footage to enhance the deep blue waters and bring out color, contrast, and clarity in the subject.

Sony ZV-E1 Camera Settings for Underwater Videography [VIDEO]

Ikelite Producer Logan Wood walks you through setting the Sony ZV-E1 up for underwater shooting including custom control settings that make fine tune adjustments easier than ever.

Dealing with Droplets when Shooting Split Shots

Even in the calmest seas or a pool small droplets of water are attracted like magnets to your port, use these tips and tricks to help minimize the appearance of droplets in your split shots.

Manual Camera Exposure VS Manual Strobe Exposure for Underwater Photography [VIDEO]

Jean Rydberg explains the relationship between manual exposure on your camera and the manual power settings on your strobes, what these variables are, how to balance them, and also debunks some com...

Get Creative: Unconventional Handle and Strobe Setups

Bryant Turffs shares five creative ways to configure your Ikelite handle and strobes to improve your underwater photography.

Underwater Exposure Explained | Shutter Speed Settings [VIDEO]

Shutter speed underwater explained, and where to set it for the best effect underwater.

Setting the Right Frame Rate and Shutter Speed for your Underwater Footage [VIDEO]

Are you shooting at the right frame rate for your underwater footage? Ikelite Video Producer Logan Wood breaks down the choices and when to use each setting to the best effect.

How to Use the Exciting New Adobe® Photoshop Tools with Kristina Sherk

Save time and stress less while editing your images. Ikelite Ambassador Kristina Sherk breaks down four of the latest and greatest A.I. machine learning tools from Adobe® Photoshop. 

Digital Divers Dilemma: What to Shoot on a Caribbean Reef?

While it's easy to switch out lenses topside, once you take your camera underwater you're committed to the lens that's in place. Douglas Klug provides 4 tips for overcoming the digital diver's dile...

Fighting for the Best Picture: Live Underwater Photography Competitions

If the thought of spending hours at your computer editing stresses you out, you should take a page from Ikelite Ambassador Fritz Liechti's book and try a Live Underwater Photo Competition.

Go Small or Go Home: Macro Photography in the Philippines

There are a number of specialties within the world of underwater photography, but few as fascinating and challenging as macro photography. Glenn Ostle gives a crash course on muck diving in the Phi...

Light Painting Underwater: Tips and Technique

Ikelite Ambassador David Gutteridge has mastered the art of underwater light painting. But how does he do it? Learn about his technique, equipment, and the importance of having a patient dive buddy.

Underwater Exposure Explained | Aperture Settings [VIDEO]

As a photographer there are 3 values that you need to concern yourself to properly expose an image: Aperture, ISO, and shutter speed. Learn about the aperture scale and what the numbers mean. Plus ...

Working With a Freediving Model in Open Water

One would think photographing a wild creature would be more complicated than a human being, but that’s not always the case. Underwater portrait photographer Brandon Verdura shares the barriers he's...

Burst Shooting DS230 Strobes & Canon R7 // Swimming Photography with Kids

Kids underwater have fast moving arms and legs and small lung capacities. Tracking autofocus and fast strobes are critical to getting the right shot for the cover of Indy North Magazine.

River Junkie: Underwater Photography in the Freshwaters of Switzerland

Don't wait for your most fun dives to be at some grand location. Find adventure in your own neck of the woods with these freshwater dive and photography tips from Ikelite Ambassador Fritz Liechti.

Custom White Balance for Underwater with Canon Mirrorless Cameras [VIDEO]

White balance is one of the most fundamental and important settings in underwater videography. See the amazing difference between leaving your camera on auto white balance versus taking a few secon...

Colors In Cold Water: 6 Tips for Shooting Macro in Southern California

Although cold water diving may be daunting, the potential for macro images makes it worth the challenge.

Swimming Upstream: The Challenges and Solutions to Salmon Run Photography

Steve Miller learns the hard way so you don't have to. Use this guide to navigate the upstream battle of photographing a salmon run.