My name is Amit, I’m 26 years old from Eilat, I’m a freediving instructor and an underwater photographer.
The ocean has been my second home for as long as I can remember, thanks to my parents bringing me to the beach from a young age.
Four years ago, I took my first steps into scuba diving, quickly completing my advanced certification. Two years ago, I discovered the world of freediving, and over the past year, I turned that passion into a profession by becoming a certified freediving instructor.
I started capturing underwater moments with an action camera from day one, but as my drive for higher-quality imagery grew, I upgraded to full Ikelite housing equipment for the Canon R8. Today, you’ll find me in the sea most days of the week—teaching, diving, and documenting the underwater world.
Curious Moray eel © Amit Cohen
Day octopus © Amit Cohen
Meditation in movement © Amit Cohen
Majestic Cuttlefish in the grass © Amit Cohen
Hawksbill Sea Turtle © Amit Cohen
Spotted Eagle Ray in the blue © Amit Cohen
Blue Spotted Ray © Amit Cohen
Lunch time © Amit Cohen
Satil ship wreck © Amit Cohen
Amit's Gear
- Canon R8 Mirrorless Camera
- Canon RF 14-35mm F4 L IS USM Lens
- 200DLM/D Underwater Housing for Canon EOS R8
Additional Viewing
How to Start Freediving with a Camera
Canon EOS R8 Underwater Photos & Review
Diving the Galapagos with the Canon R8: Why You Need a Small Camera to Dive in Current
Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L Lens Underwater Review [VIDEO]
Behind the Scenes of a Short Film About Freediving
Amit Cohen is a freediving instructor and underwater photographer from Eilat, off the Red Sea. Amit grew up by the ocean, considering it his second home. Amit has been scuba diving for over four years and freediving for two years. Now, his passion and dedication to diving has lead him to become an instructor. His other passion is documenting his time underwater. Amit shoots with the compact but powerful Canon R8 inside an Ikelite 200DLM Underwater Housing. You can learn more about Amit and see all of his underwater adventures on his Instagram @amitcohenphotography.
