Advanced Techniques

Underwater Exposure Explained | ISO Settings [VIDEO]

Steve Miller wraps up our series on the three primary exposure settings with ISO and how it affects your underwater images.

The Art of Motion Blur in Underwater Photography

Motion blur is an exciting and challenging form of photography. Bryant Turffs shares his pro-tips to capturing a creative sense of movement underwater.

Unlock Flash Exposure Compensation for Greater Creative Control

There’s a misconception that TTL exposure means giving 100% control of your flash intensity to the camera. Learn how to use Flash Exposure Compensation to enhance your images.

Shooting Underwater with a Single Strobe Flash

Like most every professional underwater photographer, I traditionally always shoot with two strobes attached to my camera housing. But can you take good wide angle photos with just one flash?

First Results // Topaz Photo AI Enhancement of Underwater Images

Are throw-away images becoming a thing of the past? AI software technologies provide a new toolbox of capabilities for photographers who are passionate about their discipline.

Just Add Light: Enhancing Underwater Photography with Colored Lighting

Ikelite Ambassador Glenn Ostle shares his latest Advanced Technique article covering the basics of adding colored lighting to your underwater photos.

Instagram Tips for Underwater Photographers [VIDEO]

Instagram is one of the best platforms for developing your photography brand. Our Social Media Manager shares some easy tips you can take action on today.

Incredible Encounters: Photographing Hawksbill Turtles in Grand Cayman

Ikelite Ambassador Gary Burns shares his pro-tips to photographing turtles in Grand Cayman.

Photographing the Ethereal Egg-Yolk Jellyfish

Gary Burns shares his techniques for bringing out the fine details of these tangly tentacled creatures.

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.