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Behind the Lens // EPIC Shark Splits at Golden Hour [VIDEO]

It's always exciting to photograph sharks, but never more-so than during the golden hour at sunset as they swim just below the surface of the water. Steve breaks down the exact recipe for success s...

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Brandi Mueller photographing a sea lion with an Ikelite underwater housing in Magdalena Bay, Mexico

Techniques for Shooting Sea Lions Underwater with Brandi Mueller [VIDEO]

Sea Lions' playfulness presents a unique opportunity - and challenge - for the underwater photographer. Professional Underwater Photographer Brandi Mueller gives her tips on settings and techniques...

Ikelite Social Media Director Denise Pietsch underwater in a pool with snorkel mask

#2 BEST Advice for Beginner Underwater Photographers [VIDEO]

It only takes one great shot to get hooked on underwater photography. But where do you go from there? Denise Pietsch, Director of Social Media and Marketing, gives you her advice on how to find you...

Capturing Gentle Giants: Photographing Dugongs in Marsa Mubarak, Egypt

Capturing Gentle Giants: Photographing Dugongs in Marsa Mubarak, Egypt

Marsa Mubarak, Egypt is a hidden gem for underwater photographers. This serene bay is renowned for its crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life, including the elusive and enchanting dugongs. He...

Making a High Resolution Still from a Video Clip Using Topaz Photo AI [VIDEO]

Making a High Resolution Still from a Video Clip Using Topaz Photo AI [VIDEO]

Ikelite Video Producer Logan Wood shows you how to use Adobe Photoshop and Topaz Photo AI to create a stunning still image from a video clip suitable to hang on your wall.

How Muck Diving Can Improve your Underwater Photography

How Muck Diving Can Improve your Underwater Photography

The Coral Triangle holds some of the most biodiverse waters on Earth, even when diving just offshore in sand, seagrass beds, and coral patches. Brandi Mueller returns to Atlantis Dive Resort in Dum...

Tips for Diving with an Underwater Housing for Beginners [VIDEO]

Tips for Diving with an Underwater Housing for Beginners [VIDEO]

Going underwater with a camera in an underwater housing can be a big adjustment for even the most experienced scuba divers. Ikelite Photo Guru Steve Miller has been shooting underwater for over 40 ...

FOUND NEMO?! Photographing Clownfish and Anemones Underwater [VIDEO]

FOUND NEMO?! Photographing Clownfish and Anemones Underwater [VIDEO]

Anemones and their resident clownfish are some of the most photogenic subjects you can come across underwater. Ikelite Photo Guru Steve Miller shares his tips on how to make the most of the experie...

Structure from Motion: Creating 3D Models from Underwater Photos

Structure from Motion: Creating 3D Models from Underwater Photos

Structure from motion is the creation of 3D models from many overlapping 2-dimensional images. Ambassador Jeff Milisen covers the basics of this specialized technique for use in underwater photogra...

How to Find Something to Photograph Underwater

How to Find Something to Photograph Underwater

Any dive site has an artful frame hiding in it somewhere. The underwater photographer’s job is to find it. Use these tips to make it happen.

Secrets to Photographing Mako Sharks Underwater with Josh Blank [VIDEO]

Secrets to Photographing Mako Sharks Underwater with Josh Blank [VIDEO]

These large mackerel sharks roam the open ocean and are particularly curious subjects for underwater photography. Big Animal underwater photography expert Josh Blank shares his top tips for capturi...

New Editing Techniques that are Enhancing our Underwater Photography [VIDEO]

New Editing Techniques that are Enhancing our Underwater Photography [VIDEO]

Ikelite President & CEO Jean Rydberg introduces some powerful tools to enhance the appearance - and even content - of your underwater imaging.

Color Grading // Adding Warmth to an Underwater Video [VIDEO]

Color Grading // Adding Warmth to an Underwater Video [VIDEO]

Your underwater footage can be improved by color grading to bring out more natural colors and adjust the tone of the image. Learn how to add warmth to underwater video to combat a blue/green hue an...

Photographing Dolphins on a Sardine Run with Jacques de Vos [VIDEO]

Photographing Dolphins on a Sardine Run with Jacques de Vos [VIDEO]

With dolphins it can be challenging to get "the shot" as they are some of the fastest moving of all big animals underwater. Jacques shares some of his experience on shooting stills and videos of th...

Recovering Split Shots with AI Generation

Recovering Split Shots with AI Generation

Split shots can be challenging, but before you start deleting files make sure you have explored the possibilities of recovering them in the editing room.

Solutions to Photographing Schooling Fish

Solutions to Photographing Schooling Fish

There's something mesmerizing about watching a school of fish swim together. But photographing them is another story. Gary Burns shares his expert tips and techniques for capturing frame-worthy sho...

Photographing Spawning Mandarinfish in Lembeh

Photographing Spawning Mandarinfish in Lembeh

Found of The Underwater Club, Nicolas Remy shares his tips and tricks for photographing the elusive and elegant mandarinfish with the help of the Ikelite DS230 Strobe.

Bringing out the Colors of Fiji: “Soft Coral Capital of the World”

Bringing out the Colors of Fiji: “Soft Coral Capital of the World”

Capture the rich and dynamic colors of Fiji underwater with these pro-tips from Douglas Klug.

Split Shot Editing // Balancing Exposure Underwater and Above in the Lightroom [VIDEO]

Split Shot Editing // Balancing Exposure Underwater and Above in the Lightroom [VIDEO]

Follow along as Steve takes a shot from utter disappointment to impressive action shot with a few simple editing techniques in Adobe Lightroom.

Tips for Shooting Split Shots with Your Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

Tips for Shooting Split Shots with Your Underwater Housing [VIDEO]

Shooting these half-submerged images comes with some unique challenges. Ikelite photo guru Steve Miller gives you his insights from over 40 years of shooting and teaching underwater photography. 

Photographing Seals & Sea Lions Off the Southern California Coast

Photographing Seals & Sea Lions Off the Southern California Coast

SoCal has amazing kelp forests, reefs teeming with all types of life, and best of all, the opportunity for incredible marine-mammal encounters.