Stories From the Field

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Chasing the Sardine Run Underwater in South Africa [VIDEO]

Every year billions of sardines spawn in the cool waters off the coast of South Africa, attracting an incredible diversity of life including dolphins, whales, sharks, and birds. Logan Wood traveled...

Diving the Cape Peninsula // South Africa Underwater [VIDEO]

Ikelite Video Producer Logan Wood linked up with Ikelite Ambassador Jacques de Vos for an epic journey at the edge of the world. Follow along as Logan travels to the Cape Peninsula and dives into t...

Underwater in Japan: Tokyo, Okinawa, and Ishigaki

Ikelite Ambassador Bryant Turffs takes his Canon R7 and dual DS232 Strobes to Tokyo, Okinawa, and Ishigaki for an underwater tour of Japan. There's a plethora of different photo subjects in Japan a...

Bait Balls & Thresher Sharks: Underwater Photography in the Philippines

Join Matt Jacobs on a journey through the Philippines in search of only the biggest photography subjects.

What Secrets Lurk Underwater in the Florida Springs at Night?

There is a side to the Florida springs that most people never get to see. When the sun retires, a whole new ecosystem is born in the darkness. 

Photographing Manatees Underwater in Crystal River, Florida [VIDEO]

Crystal River, Florida, is home to one of our all-time favorite marine animal encounters. Every winter, hundreds of manatees seek refuge in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.

An Insider's Guide to Diving the Great Barrier Reef, Australia

The Great Barrier Reef is a true paradise for underwater photographers. This is one destination that just about guarantees great experiences and a full memory card!

The Biggest and Smallest Creatures in Dauin, Philippines

Ikelite customer Gary Williams doesn't often shoot macro, but Dauin in the Philippines provided the perfect playground to practice photographing the smallest of creatures.

An Insider's Guide to Liveaboard Diving

If dive frequency and variety are important to you, a liveaboard trip is your best bet. Find out everything you need to know before booking your next trip.

Aqua Cat Bahamas // Best Dive Liveaboards for Underwater Photography [VIDEO]

If diving frequency and variety are important to you then a liveaboard is the answer, find out why we love Aqua Cat Bahamas liveaboard and why we think you will too.

Why Wakatobi Should Be On Your Bucket List

There's a reason you see so many award winning images coming out of Wakatobi. Easy diving, reef structure and coral health, diversity of underwater flora and fauna make this destination a dream spo...

The Aquarium of the World: Diving Mexico’s California Baja Sur

With a Nikon Z6 and wide angle lens, Glenn Ostle travels to Mexico and shares some tips on photographing sea lions.

Shark's Cove: Cave Diving in Oahu, Hawaii

Tech diver Aaron Speare swapped cold water diving for the warmer, and bluer, waters of Oahu, Hawaii. He shares what it's like to travel with tech diving gear and the sometimes tedious nature of cav...

An Insider's Guide to Diving Aliwal Shoal, South Africa

If you're a sharkoholic, don't miss Aliwal Shoal. Dive instructor Nicki Gibson shares all of her insider knowledge on this famous South African dive spot.