Interesting tips, hints and tutorials to improve your underwater photography ability and to create nice effects.
Have you ever taken a photograph of a person who didn’t want you to? Did you chase them as fast as you could to get the perfect shot? What did their face look like? Their expression? Not great huh? For this reason as photographers we ask people if we can… Continue reading
Of course there is no substitute for adequate working knowledge of the camera system, and a good eye for composition is a bonus, but the key factor in creating dynamic, creative and impactful underwater images is understanding the light. Learning and understanding how light falls on the subject and having… Continue reading
When photographing, we focus mainly on the subject, making sure of its right position and correct focus on the spot we are interested in (usually the eye). We do check composition, but often omit to consider the background, which is also part of the picture. If neglected, background might make… Continue reading
Many years ago when I started shooting underwater photography I fell under the “gear-spell” an ancient money-draining curse thrust upon the unassuming photographer that fools you into believing a beautiful image is the output of a camera and not the tiresome construction of an artist. That is to say “an… Continue reading
The ADEX 2015 held from 10 -12 April in Singapore provided countless fantastic presentations and speeches about conservation, exploring, tec, free and sport diving, video and photography. We picked one out for you. It’s the presentation about shooting schooling fishes and wide angle in general by our Scubashooters head of jury and admin Henry… Continue reading
In advertising photography, before taking a picture you think about the positioning, power and color of the lights to use, either flash or continuous. In underwater photography, thinking how to illuminate the scene in front of us does not happen: often the standard positions of the flash limit the photographers,… Continue reading
The term “tropical” diving generally conjures images of crystal clear, warm water flowing over beautiful, lush coral reefs teeming with colorful fish. “Muck” diving is a different experience altogether! Basically, it means rummaging around in sandy, muddy, murky areas among discarded bottles, old tires, pizza boxes…all manner of garbage, in… Continue reading
We will start to learn together the use of the very popular software Adobe Lightroom and how to use it for underwater photography. Recent online surveys have shown that Adobe Lightroom is the most preferred software for photographers, be that just beginners, advanced shooters or professionals. The capability of Lightroom… Continue reading
Profile It is his passion to capture the kaleidoscopic world of the above and the oceans and bring it to life on visual and print – from the majestic beauty of the wide world above the sea into the vibrant coral reefs & intricate details of marine life. Not only… Continue reading
