Advanced Techniques

Beyond the Lens with Underwater Surrealist Conor Culver

Conor Culver, surrealist underwater photographer and designer, shares his background, philosophies, and motivations for creating art.

Underwater Photo Editing: Trash to Treasure Using Lightroom [VIDEO]

Ambassador Steve Miller shows how he uses Lightroom to rescue a throw-away frame from his Lightroom library.

Chasing Light Rays

Steve Miller chases the elusive light ray and teaches us how to manufacture some of that magic on our own.

5 Tips to Improve Your Underwater Portrait Pool Photography

Fine art photographer, instructor, and Ambassador Alison Bounce shares her secrets for success at shooting portraits underwater.

Maintaining Your Macro Eye | Using Underwater Techniques on Land

Learn from Ambassador Glenn Ostle how to keep your macro skills sharp on the surface with techniques like "blacktable diving."

Tiny Scenes | Building an Underwater Still Life in Miniature

Steve Miller shows that you just need a pot and a bag of rocks to create an interesting vignette and experiment with the dynamic relationship between light and shadow.

When to Change Aperture Underwater

Aperture is one of the three major variables that affect the exposure of your image. Understanding aperture will take your photos from average to awesome!

An Insider's Guide to Blackwater Photography

Dive into one of the most popular new trends in underwater photography with Ambassador Jeff Milisen, a pioneer of the technique and the man who wrote the book on it.

When to Change Shutter Speed Underwater

Shutter speed is one arm of the trifecta of important settings for proper exposure. It's important to understand it if you're shooting in manual mode underwater.

4 Creative Uses for Backscatter in Underwater Images

We spend most of our time underwater trying to eliminate the illumination of particles underwater we call "backscatter." But sometimes it can be a useful tool.

Shooting Manta Rays at Night Without Strobes

Ambassador Steve Miller heads out to shoot this unique night dive using a Nikon full frame mirrorless and high ISO speeds.

When to Change ISO Underwater

Should you just stick with Auto? With a few key points in mind, you can be using your camera's ISO setting to its best advantage underwater. 

Macro in Lembeh Strait with the Nikon 60mm and Kenko 1.4x Teleconverter

Lembeh is a paradise for supermacro photography. Ambassador Lorenzo Terraneo shows what's possible with an inexpensive DSLR lens and wet diopter.

Just Below the Surface | Shooting on Snorkel in Grand Cayman

An underwater housing isn't just for scuba diving. Ambassador Glenn Ostle takes his Nikon Z6 out but leaves his regs at home.

Photographing Giant Manta Rays in Yap

One of the world's must-see dive experiences, learn out to make the most of a dive with these amazing creatures with average wingspans of 15 feet (4.5 meters).

How to Photograph Dogs Underwater

Is your usual dive buddy having a bad day? Try trading them in for a photo shoot with man's best friend.

Top Tips for an Awesome Whale Shark Encounter

Dreaming of swimming with these gentle giants? Ambassador Karen Bagley shares how to make the most of this amazing experience.

Building the Next Generation Backyard Underwater Photo Studio

Ambassador Steve Miller set out to replace his original natural swimming pool with a bigger, better version custom tailored to underwater photography.

Black and White Conversion for Underwater Photography

Whether it's by plan or as a prayer, black and white conversion can bring out the best in your underwater photos.

Getting It Sharp: Back Button Focus and Post Processing Workflow

Autofocus isn't 100% of image sharpness. Try these techniques for creating the sharpest images possible, both before and after pulling the trigger.