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 Aaron Halstead and Nirupam Nigam, March 27, 2018
From the big stuff to the small, the Sea of Cortez has a bit of something for everyone.
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By Bryan Chu, March 17, 2018
How shifting your mindset can significantly improve your underwater photography
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By Aaron Halstead, February 26, 2018
Cold water diving the mountain lakes of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains.
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By Dan McGanty and Helen Brierley, February 16, 2018
Starting off 2018 with amazing underwater photography in the Galapagos
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By Chiara Salomoni, January 25, 2018
When art meets technique and mythology inspires conservation
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By Nirupam Nigam, January 2, 2018
Paradise is found in one the planet's most remote destinations - dolphins, wrecks, beaches, and more!
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By Matthew Sullivan, December 25, 2017
Amazing underwater photography from Anilao, Philippines taken in December 2017
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By Scott Gietler, November 25, 2017
Scott reveals the ten secrets to getting beautiful photos of mating Mandarin Fish underwater
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By Kelli Dickinson, November 5, 2017
Newly updated - settings recommendations for the E-M1 Mark II Camera when shooting underwater.
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By Brook Peterson, October 9, 2017
Choosing the proper lens for the proper task underwater.
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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 Matthew Sullivan, September 18, 2017
Winning images from the SoCal Shootout 2017 sponsored by Bluewater Photo & Travel
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By Scott Gietler, September 7, 2017
Learn how to come home with incredible marine life photos by following these 7 simple steps
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By Brook Peterson, July 17, 2017
Northern Red Sea, one of the most beautiful marine environments on the planet. Known for lush reefs, and a multitude of famous wrecks.
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By Dan McGanty and Helen Brierley, July 12, 2017
A different kind of diving experience in Mexico
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By Indigo Bolandrini , June 27, 2017
Create New and Unexpected Images with Common Household Items
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By Brook Peterson, June 26, 2017
How to Get Results Using a Snoot for Underwater Photography
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By Matthew Sullivan, June 20, 2017
A different approach in creating interesting and unique underwater photos.
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By Erik Lukas, June 5, 2017
Learn how to use the spray can tool to add keywords and metadata to your images
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By Aaron Halstead, May 15, 2017
This detailed look at the underwater animals of Vancouver Island will have you packing your drysuit and camera gear right away
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By Jeff Milisen, May 10, 2017
Rejuvenate your creative photography with these tips to sort through the multitude of photo opportunities during a dive trip
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By Brook Peterson, April 24, 2017
Tips for lighting wide-angle scenes while reducing backscatter, including strobe positions for close-focus, big animals and reefs
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By Andreas Goldhahn, April 20, 2017
12 photos of Fiji's most colorful and interesting fish flashing, yawning and displaying other great behaviors
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By Mike Ellis, April 17, 2017
Improve your shark photography with these tips for composition, creativity and behavior during shark dives in all water conditions
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By Brent Durand, April 13, 2017
A photo essay comparing images shot on a smart phone with a variety of accessories and lighting tools.
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By Steve Harms, April 12, 2017
An introduction to ambient light shooting, plus instructions for setting manual white balance for underwater photo and video on the Sony a6300 and a6500
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By Nirupam Nigam, April 10, 2017
A photo essay and diving overview, including best dive sites, in Tulamben.
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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 Philip Thurston, March 22, 2017
Philip Thurston shares his tips in creating an epic backlit wave photos
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By Nicole Helgason, March 15, 2017
Dive into the world of corals, the incredible diversity you can find on the reef, and tips for bringing home great photos
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By Serge Abourjeily, March 13, 2017
Improve your marine life behavior shots with these tips for maximizing photo opportunities and and telling the best story of the encounter
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