Stories From the Field

Underwater Photography in Raja Ampat with Grant Thomas

While the waters of Raja Ampat are warm and welcoming, the sheer biodiversity and the vastness of the underwater landscapes present unique challenges. Grant Thomas walks you through everything you ...

Underwater Photography in Antarctica with Grant Thomas

Photographing in Antarctica requires extensive preparation, demanding specialized gear, thorough planning, and a deep understanding of the environment. Grant Thomas walks you through everything you...

Arribada Pawikan: Saving the Sea Turtles of the Philippines

For years Dr. Wessam "Sam" Atif has dreamt of witnessing the miraculous event that is sea turtle hatchlings making their way to the open ocean. In 2024 his dream came true, and he's delighted to sh...

The Up-and-Coming Photographer You Need to Know: Joseph Ricketts

You may already be familiar with Joseph Rickett's work from social media, but now he's being recognized on the international awards circuit too. We got a chance to learn more about this "up-and-com...

Behind the Shots: DPG Masters 2024 Competition

DPG Masters announces its 2024 prize winners as well as an exciting new award: The Mentor Prizes. Take a peak behind the shots of winners Grant Thomas, Matt Mak, Filippo Borghi, and mentor prize wi...

Behind the Lens: Sardine Run in Mexico with Josh Blank

Josh Blank has been diving and shooting all over the world but in 2024 he finally got to check Sardine Run in Mexico off his bucket list. Josh shares his five favorite images and stories from the t...

Behind the Shots: World Shootout Photo Competition 2024

It's underwater photography award season and we've got the inside scoop from a few of this year's World Shootout winners!

Behind the Shots: Ocean Art Photo Competition 2024

Ikelite users from all over the globe won big this year in the Ocean Art Photo Competition. We got a chance to chat with a few of the winners to get a behind the scenes look at their winning shots. 

Looking for the Beauty and the Beast: A trip to Raja Ampat and West Papua in Indonesia

Fritz Liechti and his wife Magdalena finally embarked on their much anticipated trip to Indonesia. They encounter incredible underwater beauties and a few unforgiving (but funny) beasts. Plus, Frit...

Ocean Conservation In Action // Be an Environmental Influencer [VIDEO]

Can your favorite hobby help save the environment? Learn about how underwater photography can make a big impact on ocean conservation and 5 simple things you can do to start making an influence!

Underwater with the Sardine Run at Magdalena Bay with Brandi Mueller [VIDEO]

Every year Magdalena Bay explodes with action as the sardine run kicks off. Ikelite Ambassador Brandi Mueller shares her unforgettable week of chasing bait balls and capturing stunning underwater i...

From Research to Outreach: Underwater Photography as a Tool for Science

Aquatic ecologist Bill Hawthorne shares how he uses underwater photography to bridge the gap between scientific research and community outreach. 

Top 10 Most Popular Ikelite Articles and Videos of 2024

In 2024 we added 150+ new articles and videos to our Ikelite Advice page. This year saw a variety of content, from lens and camera reviews to professional photography advice to extreme underwater e...

Little Cayman 2024 Ikelite Underwater Photo Trip [VIDEO]

A select group of 5 Ikelite underwater photo professionals and 14 guests descended on Little Cayman in October 2024 for a week of eat, dive, edit, sleep, repeat! 

Favorite Underwater Photography Destination // Yap, Micronesia with Manta Ray Bay Resort [VIDEO]

"Our basic philosophy is we are a dive shop with rooms." The accommodations at Manta Ray Bay Resort are built around the dive operation to maximize bottom time in the most convenient and comfortabl...

Behind the Shots: Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024

Every year Oceanographic Magazine holds one of the most prestigious and widely publicized photo competitions, the Ocean Photographer of the Year (OPY). We got a chance to chat with a few winners of...

What is it Really Like on a Blackwater Dive? Hanging over the Yap Trench, Micronesia [VIDEO]

Immerse yourself in the shadows of the deep with blackwater diving. See what Ikelite Video Producer Logan Wood and Ikelite Ambassador David Fleetham find as they hang over the 28,000 foot deep Yap ...

Underwater Photographers' Paradise + Prizes...?! Traveling to Yap, Micronesia for MantaFest [VIDEO]

MantaFest is a unique opportunity to spend time honing your craft among fellow divers and videographers. In addition to daily dives and workshops, every attendee has a good chance to walk away with...

Protect Sea Turtles with a Postage Stamp! [VIDEO]

Ikelite Ambassador David Fleetham talks about lending his portrait of a green sea turtle to the US Postal Service for a new limited edition commemorative pane of 18 stamps.

Creature Feature: Hellbender Salamander

The largest salamanders in North America emerge from their dens for just a couple weeks each year. Bill Hawthorne travels to Appalachia to film these unique creatures during their mating season.