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How to Photograph Dogs Underwater

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.

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Top Tips for an Awesome Whale Shark Encounter

Top Tips for an Awesome Whale Shark Encounter

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

Building the Next Generation Backyard Underwater Photo Studio

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

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

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.

How to Get the Best Shots When Shooting Wrecks

How to Get the Best Shots When Shooting Wrecks

Photographing wrecks can lead to amazing and creative images that encompass the feeling of visiting something that was not meant to be underwater. 

Capturing the Elusive Mouth Brooding Jawfish

Capturing the Elusive Mouth Brooding Jawfish

Dr. Lindsey Dougherty gives you the where and how to capture this interesting nurturing behavior.

How Underwater Maternity is Different from Topside

How Underwater Maternity is Different from Topside

Interested in underwater maternity photography? Ambassador Karen Bagley discusses how it's different from surface maternity shooting.

Getting into the Underwater Photography Business

Getting into the Underwater Photography Business

Hear what it takes from professional underwater portrait photographer and self-starter Karen Bagley who runs her own successful photography business and teaches others how to follow their dreams.

7 Tips for Photographing Florida Manatees

7 Tips for Photographing Florida Manatees

Everyone's favorite "sea cow" is a perfect subject for some slow paced wide angle photo ops. Here's our best advice for making your trip to Crystal River worthwhile.

Super Macro Underwater Photography Techniques

Super Macro Underwater Photography Techniques

Magnifying past a 1:1 image ratio of your subject is commonly referred to as going from macro photography to super macro photography. 

Close Focus Wide Angle In Depth

Close Focus Wide Angle In Depth

Close focus wide angle (CFWA) is a classic technique that makes a huge impact on your underwater images.

How to Photograph Superheroes Underwater

How to Photograph Superheroes Underwater

We dive in with Ikelite Ambassador Ken Kiefer to find out how he captured these iconic images of some of his favorite superheroes underwater.

Fluorescence and Luminance Underwater Photography

Fluorescence and Luminance Underwater Photography

Yes there is a party going on and you're invited! See the same reef in a new light by combining fluorescence with luminance.

3 Ways to Spice Up Your Night Dive

3 Ways to Spice Up Your Night Dive

Night diving can be more than just getting in the water after dark. Here are some ideas for upping your photography game.

How to Shoot Split Shots (Half-In, Half-Out of the Water)

How to Shoot Split Shots (Half-In, Half-Out of the Water)

Inject that totally Instagrammable wow factor into an otherwise standard vacation scene.

Techniques for Photographing Sharks

Techniques for Photographing Sharks

Whether it's a chance encounter or a coordinated shark dive, we give you the tips on how to capture these beautiful beasts.

Compositing Underwater Photos with the Full Moon

Compositing Underwater Photos with the Full Moon

Give your underwater photos a new spin with photo compositing. Stack several images together for fun and creative effects!

Natural Light Photography Underwater

Natural Light Photography Underwater

Steve Miller gives you the ground rules and best settings for spectacular underwater photos without strobes or video lighting.

Snell's Window: A Wide Angle Photography Effect

Snell's Window: A Wide Angle Photography Effect

Snell's window is not a Photoshop effect, it's a phenomenon. Learn from Steve Miller how to photograph this cool perspective underwater.

Backyard Underwater Photo Studio

Backyard Underwater Photo Studio

Steve Miller discusses the natural swimming pool where he captures some of his most intriguing underwater photos.