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The Story of Ikelite | Making Underwater Photography Accessible

The Story of Ikelite | Making Underwater Photography Accessible

A behind the scenes look at Ikelite: past, present, and future.

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Our Favorite Underwater Photography Podcasts | Part 2

Our Favorite Underwater Photography Podcasts | Part 2

We're back with another addition of our favorite underwater photography podcasts.

Behind the Scenes of an Underwater Editorial Photo Shoot

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?

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]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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

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.