Underwater Photography Articles & Tutorials
Stories Behind the Shot
Go behind the lens of some incredible underwater photos, including viral photos / videos and prestigious contests winners, with shooting tips, camera settings and more.
At UWPG we constantly publish new articles on all aspects of underwater photography and video. We cover macro, wide-angle, dive destinations, gear reviews, tutorials and techniques, post-processing, marine life, photo essays, dive adventures, dive travel tips and other useful info for underwater photography.
By Nicolas Barraqué, December 1, 2022
Nicolas Barraqué shares his process for taking a breathtaking panoramic photo of the Ruby submarine.
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By Nirupam Nigam, November 8, 2022
Top New Products from Marelux, Kraken, Sea & Sea, Nauticam, SeaLife, and Ultralight
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By Brandon Hannan, March 25, 2020
On a routine night dive in Okinawa, underwater photographer Brandon Hannan came across an extraordinary macro scene!
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By Duncan Murrell, March 15, 2019
Conservation Photographer, Duncan Murrell, tells the story behind a photo seen around the world....
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By Helen Brierley, October 29, 2018
Underwater photos and tips in shooting wide angle and macro photos using Nikon D850 and D500 in the Sea of Cortez
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By Josh Musselwhite, September 25, 2018
Josh Musselwhite describes how he shot an Octopus on the hunt that won him the best in show in the SoCal Shootout 2018
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By Helen Brierley, September 19, 2017
Story behind Helen Brierley's uncropped underwater photo that won "Best of Show"
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By Sarah Alice Lee, March 27, 2017
Take an inside look at photographer Sarah Alice Lee's creative process while pursuing this beautiful image
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By UWPG News, March 23, 2017
An interview with William Drumm about shooting the Yucatán Dive Trek web series above and below the water
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By Ben Thouard, February 25, 2017
Photographer Ben Thouard captures a unique underwater perspective of surfer Anthony Walsh at Teahupoo
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By Brent Durand, February 8, 2017
Take an inside look at the underwater camera gear used by UWPG editor Brent Durand to lead two upcoming photo workshops in Sri Lanka.
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By Serge Abourjeily, January 18, 2017
Take an inside look at the camera and housing gear used by underwater photographer Serge Abourjeily
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By Jerónimo Prieto, December 8, 2016
Divers off Baja California experience magic moments with passing orcas in these natural encounters
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By Russell Clark and Trisha Stovel, November 30, 2016
Go behind the scenes as Seaproof.tv explores deep inside a Titan 1 missile silo in this underwater documentary short
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By Mike Bartick, November 17, 2016
Take an inside look at the camera and housing gear used by professional underwater photographer Mike Bartick
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By Cassie Jensen, November 7, 2016
Story Behind the Shots of two special experiences swimming with humpback whale mothers and calves in Tonga
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By Russell Clark and Trisha Stovel, October 19, 2016
Behind the scenes of Seaproof.tv's shipwreck minimentary featuring Jill Heinerth in a cold water explorer's paradise
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By Ken Kiefer, July 27, 2016
Take an inside look at the camera and housing gear used by underwater photographer Ken Kiefer
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By Ron Watkins, June 14, 2016
Take an inside look at the camera and housing gear used by underwater photographer Ron Watkins
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By Brook Peterson, May 17, 2016
Take an inside look at the camera and housing gear used by underwater photographer Book Peterson
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By Vaclav Krpelik, February 22, 2016
Take an inside look at a beautiful collection of dugong photos from Egypt
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By Drew Collins, January 20, 2016
How Drew Collins transformed his two passions, scuba and photography, into a business
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By Arek Mszyca, March 24, 2015
Arek Mszyca shares a special story behind his Ocean Art category-winning image
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By Jack Berthomier, March 11, 2015
View the Full Sequence of a Sea Snake Eating a Catfish, an Ocean Art winning shot by Jack Berthomier
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By Giacomo Giovannini, February 23, 2015
Giacomo Giovannini shares the story behind his Ocean Art category-winning image
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By Ilan Ben Tov, February 10, 2015
Ilan Ben Tov shares the story behind his Ocean Art category-winning image
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By Eduardo Acevedo, February 5, 2015
Eduardo Acevedo shares the story behind his Ocean Art category-winning image
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By Lucie Drlikova, January 29, 2015
Lucie Drlikova shares the story behind her Ocean Art category-winning image
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By Ray Collins, January 26, 2015
Ray Collins shares the story behind his Ocean Art winning image
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By UWPG Editors, December 18, 2014
Testing the Panasonic GH4 in Nauticam Housing for Underwater Video in 4K Resolution, Including Lens Tests
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By Dustin Adamson, August 25, 2014
Video & Behind the Scenes Commentary for Rolling in the Deep - Wide-Angle
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By Dustin Adamson, August 25, 2014
Video & Behind the Scenes Commentary for Rolling in the Deep - Macro
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By Francis Pérez, June 2, 2014
Incredible Photo Series of Bryde's Whale Engulfing a Bait Ball in the Canary Islands
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By Els Van Den Borre, October 2, 2013
It takes more than luck to shoot macro detail on a large subject
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By Jannik Pedersen, May 2, 2013
Combining Cenote photography, a dive model & reflection into a winning image
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By Brent Durand, April 9, 2013
An Inside Look at Shooting a Unique Melibe Nudibranch Congregation
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