Stories From the Field

The Power of Underwater Photography for Ocean Conservation

In honor of Earth Day 2023 we're doing a deep dive on the many ways your favorite hobby can help save the planet.

The BEST Piece of Advice as a Beginner Underwater Photographer [VIDEO]

Find out what piece of advice Ikelite Social Media Director Denise Pietsch received that boosted her confidence and transformed her underwater photos.

Women's History Month | Underwater Women We Love

We're wrapping up Women's History Month by highlighting some of the the female Ikelite Ambassadors and their contributions to the underwater photography industry.

An Insider's Guide to Liveaboard Diving

If dive frequency and variety are important to you, a liveaboard trip is your best bet. Find out everything you need to know before booking your next trip.

Aqua Cat Bahamas // Best Dive Liveaboards for Underwater Photography [VIDEO]

If diving frequency and variety are important to you then a liveaboard is the answer, find out why we love Aqua Cat Bahamas liveaboard and why we think you will too.

Women's History Month Reading List for the Underwater Enthusiast

Looking for an educational and entertaining way of tapping into culture this Women's History Month? Dive into our reading list featuring a variety of aquatic-themed books by female authors.

Book Review: Big Animal Underwater Photography

Wish you had a pocket manual for big animal underwater photography? Now you do! Get Josh Blank's new eBook today for tips on animal behaviors, camera setting troubleshooting, and more.

Behind the Shots: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2023

The results are in from the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2023. We've got a behind the scenes look at some of the winning photos by Ikelite Ambassadors and customers.

Searching for Lost Slave Ships: Uncovering History with Tara Roberts

Journalist turned scuba diver Tara Roberts shares the story behind what led her to create Into the Depths a six-part podcast series exploring the history of sunken slave ships and what it's taught ...

Exposing the Hidden Beauty of the Everglades

By Denise PietschAll media © Luca Martinez  “It’s when you love something first that you’ll even care to protect it.” If the Everglades hired a social media manager, it would be Luca Martinez. At...

Why Wakatobi Should Be On Your Bucket List

There's a reason you see so many award winning images coming out of Wakatobi. Easy diving, reef structure and coral health, diversity of underwater flora and fauna make this destination a dream spo...

Our Favorite Underwater Photography Podcasts | Part 5

We've got a curated list of the best underwater photography podcasts just for you. From shark conservation to Parachute Journalism, stay informed and entertained with Our Favorite Underwater Photog...

Behind the Shots: Ocean Art 2022 Winners

The results are in from the 11th annual Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest. We've got a behind the scenes look at some of the winning photos by Ikelite Ambassadors. Plus, how you could be a winner ...

The Aquarium of the World: Diving Mexico’s California Baja Sur

With a Nikon Z6 and wide angle lens, Glenn Ostle travels to Mexico and shares some tips on photographing sea lions.

The Greatest Classroom on Earth: Teaching Underwater Photography in South Africa

If swimming with sharks in South Africa wasn't thrilling enough, Ikelite Ambassador Matt Jacobs adds teaching the exposure triangle to his list.

Illuminating the Technology of Coral Reef Research

Using state of the art diagnostics Dr. Austin Greene is on a mission to share the story - and science - of saving the reef.

Our Favorite Underwater Photography Podcasts | Part 4

If you need some entertainment while wrapping all of those holiday gifts, look no further than our fourth installment of our Favorite Underwater Photography Podcasts.

Shark's Cove: Cave Diving in Oahu, Hawaii

Tech diver Aaron Speare swapped cold water diving for the warmer, and bluer, waters of Oahu, Hawaii. He shares what it's like to travel with tech diving gear and the sometimes tedious nature of cav...

Diving Into a Deeper Meaning: Finding Inspiration in the Scuba Industry

Ikelite's Social Media Manager shares her first experience scuba diving and what it's taught her about conservation and inspiration in the scuba industry.

I Tried an Underwater Pool Photoshoot for the First Time [VIDEO]

We work with photographers every day to help them take their cameras underwater to capture their unique vision. After you do this for so long you start to wonder, how hard could it be?