Stories From the Field

How to Pack a Carry-On Bag for Underwater Photography: Pro Tips from Ken Kiefer [VIDEO]

Shark photographer Ken Kiefer has mastered the art of packing an entire underwater system into his airline carry-on bag so that he's ready for action the moment the plane touches down. Learn his ti...

Through the Ice in Antarctica: A Legacy with Ikelite

Rodney Bursiel and his father have shot with Ikelite gear through multiple countries and multiple decades. Now Rodney takes his gear under the ice to shoot penguins and leopard seals in Antarctica.

Black Sand and Ghosts of Coral: A Photographer’s Dive into Tulamben

Dive, shoot, eat, repeat. Ambassador David Fleetham spent two weeks diving and shooting in Tulamben, Bali and shares what makes this place such a dream for underwater photographers.

Beqa Island: An Underwater Photographer's Dive into Fiji's Wild Side

Are you a thrill-seeking shark fanatic who also loves colorful corals, wrecks, and macro critters? Look no further than Beqa Island, Fiji. Matt Dowse shows us why it deserves a top spot on your buc...

Diving into the Verzasca River, Switzerland [VIDEO]

We followed Ambassador Fritz Liechti to Verzasca for the 1st annual Swiss Masters LIVE Underwater Photography Competition. Verzasca is home to some of the cleanest river water in the world and an o...

Macro and Muck in Tulamben, Bali with the OM System TG-7

Bali’s northeast coastline is renowned for its muck diving and macro photography potential, but what happens when camera problems derail Jennifer Ross' plans? 

Mantafest 2025 Underwater Photography Workshop // Yap, Micronesia

Take a look through the lenses of Ikelite Video Producer Logan Wood and Ambassador David Fleetham as they offer a glimpse of the underwater beauty from Mantafest 2025.

Return to Revillagigedo: A Research Expedition with Marine Megafauna Foundation

Biologist and photographer Bryant Turffs takes the journey to the Revillagigedo Archipelago for a research expedition with the Marine Megafauna Foundation. 

Close Encounters: Photographing Tiger Sharks in the Maldives

Take a journey with Matt Jacobs as he dives the shark sanctuary that is Fuvahmulah in the Maldives and photographs the ocean's most majestic pelagics, tiger sharks.

Indonesia's LUXURY Liveaboard // All Star's Velocean Liveaboard [VIDEO]

Setting a new benchmark in elegance and underwater exploration, the Velocean luxury dive liveaboard was meticulously crafted for scuba divers and underwater photographers.

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...

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...