Stories From the Field

Jacques de Vos with Ikelite Underwater Housing in Norway

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Behind the Scenes of an Underwater Editorial Photo Shoot

Ikelite Ambassador Rebecca Handler recently had the opportunity to shoot the cover image for New Jersey Magazine, and she gave us a peak behind the scenes.

Why Is the Ocean So Bright When You Turn Off Your Lights?

Dr. Edie Widder dives deep to find out why so much energy is expended by bioluminescence.

Diving and Visiting Catalina Island [VIDEO]

We grabbed our gear and headed out to the Scuba Show in Long Beach, California. But first, we made a pit-stop to go diving in Catalina, California.

Honoring a Legend: Marty Snyderman's Scuba Service Award

A prolific legend in the underwater photography industry, Marty Snyderman, is honored with the California Scuba Service Award.

Our Favorite Underwater Photography Podcasts

There are some fantastic underwater photography related podcasts out there, and we're all ears.

My Journey from Underwater Stills to Video

Ikelite President Jean Rydberg tells the story of starting fresh taking photos underwater and why she now leans in to video.

From Art School to Gallery Walls | An Interview with Pillery Teesalu

We chatted with gallery artist and underwater photographer Pillery Teesalu and her passion is as impressive as her photography.

Everything Ike Didn't Want You to Know

Growing up with Ike Brigham as a father didn't teach me anything about underwater photography (or even what a housing was). But it did teach me that anything was possible if you were willing to wo...

Behind the Scenes of a Short Film About Freediving

Co-directors Christophe Brachet and Remi Chapeaublanc share the motivation and mechanics behind their new short film, 5 Minutes Before.

Virtual Exhibition: "Wonderful Creatures and Creative Visions"

Lorenzo Terraneo's underwater work is featured in one of the most prestigious art galleries in Milan, Italy. You're invited to take a virtual tour from anywhere in the world.

The Birth of SUDS | Servicemembers Undertaking Disabled Sports

A lunch at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology turned into a lifelong passion for helping disabled Veterans for SUDS founder John W Thompson.

COVID-19 Check-In | Ambassadors, Part 4

Our ambassadors' lives have been anything but boring over the last few weeks, from fundraising to writing books to having babies... and photography of course!

COVID-19 Check-In | Ambassadors, Part 3

This week we find out what kind of photos and videos our Ambassador team is working on while their passports are getting a much-needed rest.

Under Pressure | The Art of Underwater Filming with Matt Jacobs [VIDEO]

Professional videographer and Ambassador Matt Jacobs describes his tips and techniques for shooting video underwater.

COVID-19 Check-In | Ambassadors, Part 2

The second part in our series about how our Ambassador team is keeping active - personally and photographically - in a time of government mandated shelter in place orders.

COVID-19 Check-In | Ambassadors, Part 1

Read how our Ambassadors are keeping themselves sane without their usual schedules of flying around the world and diving in exotic new locations.

Behind the Scenes of Alison Bounce's Underwater Portraiture Workshop 2019

Ambassador Alison Bounce offers training to aspiring underwater photographers via workshops where she shares her secrets for creative portraiture.

Featured Photographer: Bryant Turffs on Looking Deeper

Native Floridian Bryant Turffs travels to exotic locations around the world but still remains fascinated by the wonderful world in his own backyard.

Backyard Natural Swimming Pool Studio Underwater Photos

How about shooting underwater while relaxing with a cold beverage? See what's possible in a backyard underwater photo "studio."

Diving Into Underwater Portraiture Significant Moments 2019 Workshop

Ambassador Karen Bagley mentors photographers on how to get started with underwater portraiture, editing in Lightroom, and the business of underwater photography.