Rudy Sunandar is a professional photographer who shoots fashion, event, commercial, aerial, and underwater photography. Rudy began his photography topside, then took his skills to to the pool. Since his diving certification in 2018 he has developed a passion for capturing the beauty of marine life, especially in Eastern Indonesia. For his underwater images he uses a Sony RX100 Mark VII.
"My Home" Sea anemones are home to clownfish and dance beautifully as currents pass through. © 2021 Rudy Sunandar
"Fan of the Sea" Alcyonacea is a soft coral that is shaped like a hand fan. It grows in waters with sufficient currents and can be a habitat for small animals. © 2021 Rudy Sunandar
"Calm" Underwater fashion photography presents opportunities to learn new skills and hone my craft. © 2021 Rudy Sunandar
"Oekuey" Oekuey is a call for a character story in film, it means longevity. © 2021 Rudy Sunandar
"Leave It Beautiful" Indonesia is a tropical area that is rich in underwater beauty, conservation is important in our diving community. © 2021 Rudy Sunandar
"Spot Me Please" Synanceia verrucosa, also referred to as Dornorn, is a carnivorous fish with poisonous needles that lives at the bottom of coral reefs, camouflaging itself as a rock. © 2021 Rudy Sunandar
"Blue" Underwater fashion photography can be challenging, models must be able to express emotion while holding their breath and posing to capture a good angle. © 2021 Rudy Sunandar
"Down Below" This photo was taken off the coast of Eastern Indonesia, a beautiful place to go diving. © 2021 Rudy Sunandar
"Wreck Me Up" USAT Liberty wreck, located on the Tulamben beach in Bali, is a beautiful location to dive. It is home to many different fish species and corals. © 2021 Rudy Sunandar
"Who's Passing There?" I caught this image as a fish passed by, the turtle raised his head to check his surroundings. © 2021 Rudy Sunandar
"Bowl of the Sea" This unique coral, which resembles a bowl, can be found in Indonesian waters. © 2021 Rudy Sunandar
Rudy Sunandar is an image creator from Indonesia. Professionally he is a photographer, drone pilot, and freelance art director. When he's not underwater, you can also catch him taking pictures from the sky with his aerial drone photography. Keep up with his artwork by following him on Instagram @ryu_rudy, professionally you can find him on Linkedin.
Additional Reading
An Insiders Guide to Diving Wakatobi Resort Indonesia
5 Tips to Improve Your Underwater Portrait Pool Photography
Turtle Photography Underwater Camera Settings
