Underwater Photography Articles & Tutorials
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 Jim Lyle, March 8, 2012
The adventures of an underwater photographer at Scuba Club Cozumel, with many, many pictures!
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By Victor Tang, March 8, 2012
Part I in a series about the Canon G12 compact camera: How to get a perfect macro shot
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By Tobias Friedrich, March 5, 2012
The story of how I got the shot that won the 2011 Ocean Art Contest
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By Mike Bartick, March 2, 2012
While water temperatures may be cold, January is arguably the best time of year to find awesome underwater critter action.
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By Scott Gietler, February 29, 2012
This guide offers tips, tricks and instruction on how to take underwater photos with diagonal composition
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By Jo-Ann Wilkins, February 27, 2012
Underwater photographer Jo-Ann Wilkins takes you on an adventure under the ice in her native Canada and shares her techniques and tips.
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By Michael Zeigler, February 23, 2012
Awesome photographic opportunities sometimes present themselves unexpectedly. Best be prepared by using your Instant Recall Modes!
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By Ridlon Kiphart, February 21, 2012
An adventure diving the wild frontier of Tofo Beach in Africa.
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By Todd Winner, February 18, 2012
Great tips on how to improve your final underwater images
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By Michael Zeigler, February 13, 2012
Southern California's new MPAs went into effect on January 1, 2012, increasing the number of Underwater Parks from thirteen to fifty.
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By Carin Kiphart, February 9, 2012
Experienced traveler shares her most useful travel tips for divers and underwater photographers.
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By Todd Winner, January 31, 2012
Todd explains how to keep digital images and videos safe through backup hard drive storage.
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By Jamie Pollack, January 31, 2012
Globally connected, Shark Angels around the world are changing the future for sharks.
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By Steve Rosenberg, January 26, 2012
Seasoned professional underwater photographer, Steven Rosenberg, shares his knowledge, and the success of ReefID.org.
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By Stanley Bysshe, January 17, 2012
Underwater photographer Stanley Bysshe shares his underwater photos and experience at the Atlantis Dumaguete Resort
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By Mike Bartick, January 9, 2012
Mike Bartick looks back at his 2011 dive logs and reflects on great dives, unique critters, new behaviors captured, and more.
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By Bettina Balnis, January 2, 2012
2010 Ocean Art winner, Bettina Balnis, shares her recent adventure to Komodo aboard SMY Ondina.
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By Mark Strickland, December 20, 2011
Underwater photographer Mark Strickland takes you eastbound in Indonesia; an adventure aboard Dive Damai.
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By Michael Zeigler, December 14, 2011
Congratulations to all the winners of the Second Annual Ocean Art Photo Competition!
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By Mike Bartick, November 20, 2011
This month Mike goes underwater in search of all things mimic and muck. Including Maluku frogfish, leaf scorpionfish, pipehorses, and more!
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By Stanley Bysshe, November 13, 2011
Sometimes referred to as "Lembeh East," the Blue Heron Bridge in Florida is full of colorful critters, & plenty of great underwater photo ops.
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By Michael Zeigler, November 10, 2011
We recently returned from Bluewater Photo/ UWPG La Paz Workshop, and the participants took some amazing underwater photos!
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By Matthew Tworkowski, October 21, 2011
2010 Ocean Art winner, Matthew Tworkowski, shares his underwater photos and his wonderful experience aboard the Arenui in Indonesia.
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By Marli Wakeling, October 19, 2011
Marli shares her experience of diving the Northern Sea of Cortez aboard the M/V Rocio del Mar.
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By Todd Winner, October 14, 2011
Todd shares his adventure of diving and underwater photography with Great White sharks aboard Nautilus Explorer.
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By Mike Bartick, October 8, 2011
A first person animal encounter write-up that will be updated each month, and includes amazing critters and underwater photography tips.
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By Kevin Lee, October 5, 2011
Underwater photographer Kevin Lee shares his stories and photos from a recent dive adventure to the Arctic.
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By Scott Gietler, October 3, 2011
Another great approach to your underwater composition. This is the first part in a series on underwater composition.
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By Rand McMeins, September 29, 2011
Rand McMeins shares his underwater photos & tips from a recent trip to Port Hardy in British Columbia, Canada.
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By Bonnie Pelnar, September 24, 2011
Bonnie shares important information about how to protect your images by registering them with the Copyright Office.
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By Scott Gietler, September 7, 2011
Scott interviews this month's featured artist to gain insight into his success as an underwater photographer.
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By Bonnie Pelnar, September 6, 2011
In this third installment on Copyright, Bonnie explains why you should register your images with the Copyright Office.
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By Takako Uno & Stephen Wong, September 1, 2011
Takako and Stephen share their underwater adventure of diving the "Critter Capital" of the world.
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By Stanley Bysshe, August 26, 2011
Tips and suggestions for underwater photography and travel
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By Todd Winner, August 23, 2011
Guide to shooting underwater video with the Canon 7D or Canon T2i including settings, focusing and white balance
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By Scott Gietler, August 15, 2011
Learn some photo tips that can help you get some incredible underwater behavior photos on your next trip.
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By Edwar Herreno, August 15, 2011
Edwar, who placed 3rd in the 2010 Ocean Art contest for wide-angle, shares his experience on the Utila Aggressor II.
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By Brandi Irwin, August 12, 2011
Brandi Irwin gives us a peek into her world of underwater fluorescence photography.
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