Advanced Techniques

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.

Manual White Balance for Underwater Still Photography

Achieving proper white balance is an important part of underwater photography, and so is knowing when and how to do it. Read this article to get the why and how of white balance.

Dive Diversions: Lunar Eclipse Photography

Turn your lens toward the sky on your next dive trip. From gear to camera settings and post-processing tips, this article has everything you need to get started.

Top 5 New Features in Adobe Lightroom with Kristina Sherk

Get a detailed rundown on all the time-saving tools hitting Lightroom Classic plus some extra pro-tips on retouching images from an Adobe pro - Ikelite Ambassador Kristina Sherk.

Photographing the Salmon Run Underwater in Canada

Ever wonder what it's like to photograph a salmon run? Fritz Liechti shares his experience with this hardcore river photography plus some take-aways to help you hone your craft.

Underwater Pool Photoshoot: What We Did WRONG and What We Did RIGHT

Thinking of trying an underwater pool photoshoot for the first time? Check out this Do's and Dont's list before you dive in.

Setting the Tone: Color Grading for Underwater Photography

Ikelite Ambassador Brandon Verdura is an expert in color grading for underwater photography, and he shares the secret to his success in this interview.

Clowning Around | Shooting the Anemonefish Circus

The where, how, and why of photographing anemone and their clownfish counterparts. Plus, the science of their symbiosis.

Expand Your Tonal Range with HDR Photography

Chances are you're catching some epic sunsets during your dive trip. Use these tips to catch every last detail of those breathtaking hues with HDR photography.

How to Change a Background in Adobe Express [VIDEO]

Step by step guide to taking your graphics up a notch with the user-friendly Adobe Express.

Underwater Cathedrals: Shooting Magnificent Kelp Forests

Douglas Klug delivers a crash course on photographing the kelp forest - lighting, water conditions, why patience is important, and more.

Canon R5 Underwater A-Z // Top 3 Custom Settings for Underwater Use [VIDEO]

Stop and set these three custom functions before get started and your life underwater will be so much easier!

5 Tips for a Successful Freediving Photoshoot

Ambassador Charlotte Bories shares the psychology and physiology behind a successful freediving photoshoot.

Up Close and Personal: A Guide to Underwater Animal Portraits

Ikelite Ambassador Josh Blank discusses ethics, equipment, and everything else you need to know to nail a stunning animal portrait underwater.

Reflections: Manipulation with Mirrors and Light for Behavioral Images

Kelp forest scuba- and photo-specialist, Ikelite customer Douglas Klug shares everything you need to know about incorporating mirrors into your macro photography, and how it might give you some gre...