Stories From the Field

Sardine Run and Sharks: Epic Adventures in Magdalena Bay and Revillagigedo Islands

With his usual wit and wisdom Swiss underwater photographer Fritz Liechti shares the story (and photo tips!) of his trip to the pacific coast of Mexico to drop in on all the most epic dive spots th...

Diving the Ghost Fleet: Descending into History in Truk Lagoon

Jennifer Ross shares the haunting beauty of Truk Lagoon's Ghost Fleet, where dozens of sunken WWII wrecks have become a vibrant ecosystem filled with history and marine life.

Drifting with Giants: Manta Ray Photography in Indonesia

"A three-week blur of mesmerizing diving with crystal-clear viz, manta encounters, insane currents, and wonderful people." Matt Jacobs recounts his latest adventure abroad in his signature narrativ...

Underwater Photography in Kona, Hawaii With Douglas Klug

Known as the "Big Island" the Kona coast of Hawaii offers a variety of underwater photography subjects, from mantas to macro. Douglas Klug shares insights from his latest trip.

Diving in Bohol, Philippines: A Photographer’s Paradise

For underwater photographers seeking variety, accessibility, and vibrant marine life, Bohol is hard to beat. Grant Thomas breaks down everything you need to know about this photographer's paradise.

Photographing Sharks on the Belize Barrier Reef

What is it like to spend a week shooting sharks underwater on the Belize Barrier Reef? Gary Burns shares his experience, plus tips on the best camera settings for shark photography.

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...