Stories From the Field

British Photography Awards 2020 Shortlist

The British Photography Awards 2020 Shortlist is full of stunning images including a full category dedicated to water life.

What Makes Diving in the Philippines Unique? [VIDEO]

This beautiful 3-minute short describes the diversity and magic you will find underwater in the Philippines.

2019 Roatán Underwater Photo Fest Trip Report

It was another successful week of diving, photo workshops, and competition at the 2019 Roatan Photo Fest. Get ready to mark your calendar for 2020!

Behind the Shot: I Shot a Fish in a Barrel and Won

Find out how a first time underwater photographer captured a winning shot with a point-and-shoot and a flashlight.

Every Little Stretch of Coast is Dying, We Need to Act Now!

Ambassador Lorenzo Terraneo shares a haunting photo essay on the small microplastics problem that's looming large over our oceans.

Canadian Splash: Destination New Brunswick

Dive Buddies 4 Life Ali and Joey Postma bring you the first part in a series highlighting the life underwater in each of Canada's 13 provinces and territories.

Kingdom of Tonga Underwater with the Humpback Whales [VIDEO]

Feast your eyes on this highlight reel swimming with the majestic humpback whales in the Kingdom of Tonga.

Protecting the Natural Resources of the Bahamas with Bahamas Girl

Ambassador Elena Kalis' photography brings light to a mission that is even more important now than when it started over 60 years ago.

An Insider's Guide to Diving Roatan, Bay Islands

Native islander Ambassador Shawn Jackson gives the full rundown of the best dive sites and topside activities on this beautiful bay island.

Planning a Trip to Tonga to Swim with Humpback Whales

Follow in the wake of Captain Cook and head out to the aptly named "Friendly Islands" for an encounter like none other.

Behind the Scenes of Alison Bounce's Underwater Portraiture Workshop 2019

Ambassador Alison Bounce offers training to aspiring underwater photographers via workshops where she shares her secrets for creative portraiture.

Yellowstone Invader | The Destruction of Non-Native Lake Trout [VIDEO]

Learn how the introduction of a non-native sub-species has taken its toll on one of the United States' most pristine parks and about what is being done to reverse the damage.

Featured Photographer: Bryant Turffs on Looking Deeper

Native Floridian Bryant Turffs travels to exotic locations around the world but still remains fascinated by the wonderful world in his own backyard.

Backyard Natural Swimming Pool Studio Underwater Photos

How about shooting underwater while relaxing with a cold beverage? See what's possible in a backyard underwater photo "studio."

Diving Into Underwater Portraiture Significant Moments 2019 Workshop

Ambassador Karen Bagley mentors photographers on how to get started with underwater portraiture, editing in Lightroom, and the business of underwater photography.

Behind the Shot: Swirling Mobulas in Southern Baja Mexico

The mobula migration is one of the wonders of the underwater world. We talked to Ambassador David Valencia to find out the story behind the winning shot. 

Dive Diversions: On Safari in Uganda with the Sony Alpha A7R III

Find out more about this unique opportunity to sit with mountain gorillas in between great white sharks and the sardine run.

Transformer in the Neutral Buoyancy Lab with the Canon EOS 5DS R

Underwater photography on a truly massive scale. Ambassador Ken Kiefer dives into NASA's NBL with a giant transforming robot.

The Making of The Rapture of the Deep with the Panasonic GH5 [VIDEO]

Behind the scenes of the making of The Rapture of the Deep with Panasonic LUMIX Ambassador Matt Jacobs.

Gigantic Manta Rays Spotted in South Carolina [VIDEO]

Ambassador Raak was lucky enough to capture this once-in-a-lifetime sighting of these beautiful manta rays cruising outside of their tropical comfort zones.