TP Chapman is an award-winning underwater photographer whose work reflects a lifelong love of the ocean. Fascinated by the sea since childhood, he has transformed that passion into a career creating images that capture its beauty, mystery, and power.
TP holds the Master of Photography Degree and the Certified Professional Photographer (CPP) designation from the Professional Photographers of America (PPA). He is also a member of the American Society of Photographers (ASP) and the Georgia Professional Photographers Association (GPPA).
Whale Shark © TP Chapman
Starfish © TP Chapman
Specializing in underwater portraiture and marine life photography, TP combines refined photographic technique with the discipline of a Master Scuba Diver. His award-winning work spans the Florida Keys, the Bahamas, the Red Sea, and Indonesia.
Through his imagery, TP seeks to portray the ocean and its inhabitants with honesty and respect, inviting viewers to experience a world that is both powerful and profoundly beautiful.
Deep Thought © TP Chapman
Caribbean Reef Sharks © TP Chapman
Permits © TP Chapman
Sand Diver © TP Chapman
Goliath Grouper © TP Chapman
Woman Underwater © TP Chapman
Reef Shark © TP Chapman
TP's Gear
- Nikon D850 inside an Ikelite 200DL Underwater Housing
- Dual Ikelite DS Strobes
Additional Viewing
Grouper Underwater Camera Settings and Technique
Whale Sharks Off Isla Mujeres with Ken & Kimber Kiefer
Advice from the Pros // Photographing Sharks Underwater [VIDEO]
Working With a Freediving Model in Open Water
Featured Customers | Timo Schönfelder An Experience Beyond Words [VIDEO]
TP Chapman is a member of the American Society of Photographers and Georgia Professional Photographers Association and he is a Master Scuba Diver. He practices both marine life underwater photography and underwater model portraiture. He's been diving and shooting around the globe and hopes his work reflects the beauty, mystery, and power of the ocean. You can learn more about TP Chapman and his underwater photography at www.tpchapman.com.
