Stories From the Field

Scuba Certification Check Out Dives // Behind the Scenes [VIDEO]

Follow some of Ikelite's newest certified divers as they complete their SSI Open Water Scuba Diver Certification with our resident instructor Bob Stubbs ("Stubby").

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.

Behind the Scenes // Scuba Diving Open Water Certification [VIDEO]

In addition to his roles at Ikelite, Bob Stubbs - or "Stubby" as many know him - has certified over 1000 new divers over the past 45 years. In this video, Stubby walks you through what to expect wh...

Swimming Across the Pacific Garbage Patch with Ben Lecomte

Dr. Adam Hill left Cornwall to volunteer as a staff doctor and photographer for Ben Lecomte during the 2019 leg of his Pacific swim.

Building Confidence as a Beginner Underwater Photographer

How keeping it simple can build your confidence as a beginner underwater photographer, and why the Olympus TG-6 is a great system to help your discover your style.

The Power of Underwater Photography for Ocean Conservation

In honor of Earth Day 2023 we're doing a deep dive on the many ways your favorite hobby can help save the planet.

The BEST Piece of Advice as a Beginner Underwater Photographer [VIDEO]

Find out what piece of advice Ikelite Social Media Director Denise Pietsch received that boosted her confidence and transformed her underwater photos.

Women's History Month | Underwater Women We Love

We're wrapping up Women's History Month by highlighting some of the the female Ikelite Ambassadors and their contributions to the underwater photography industry.

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.

Women's History Month Reading List for the Underwater Enthusiast

Looking for an educational and entertaining way of tapping into culture this Women's History Month? Dive into our reading list featuring a variety of aquatic-themed books by female authors.

Book Review: Big Animal Underwater Photography

Wish you had a pocket manual for big animal underwater photography? Now you do! Get Josh Blank's new eBook today for tips on animal behaviors, camera setting troubleshooting, and more.

Behind the Shots: Underwater Photographer of the Year 2023

The results are in from the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2023. We've got a behind the scenes look at some of the winning photos by Ikelite Ambassadors and customers.

Searching for Lost Slave Ships: Uncovering History with Tara Roberts

Journalist turned scuba diver Tara Roberts shares the story behind what led her to create Into the Depths a six-part podcast series exploring the history of sunken slave ships and what it's taught ...