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 Brent Durand (text), Photos by Various, November 30, 2015
The second photo essay in our series of 5 epic destinations for underwater photography
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By Brent Durand, November 25, 2015
An inside look at the Galapagos Islands conservation message videographer Dustin Adamson put behind his recent film Darwin's Dream
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By Mark Gray, November 23, 2015
Exploring the situations and techniques used for quick shots from the hip
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By Brent Durand, November 17, 2015
We test the editing capabilities of Vivid-Pix with .jpg images from La Paz
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By Scott Gietler, November 13, 2015
Getting great underwater photos with your full-frame Nikon dSLR
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By Ken Kiefer, November 11, 2015
Leave the marine life lenses at home – time to learn what’s needed for a pool photo session.
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By Shane Gross, November 4, 2015
The quick or the dead – 5 tips to make sure you capture fast action underwater
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By Mikhail Kisin, October 28, 2015
Schooling Silky Sharks are rarely seen - except in the waters surrounding a secluded rock in Columbian waters, known among regulars as "The Rock"
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By Brent Durand, October 21, 2015
The first photo essay in a series of 5 epic destinations for underwater photography
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By Christian Skauge, October 13, 2015
Some of the most stunning macro images show portraits of tiny fish. What does it take? Find out in this tutorial.
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By Caine Delacy, October 13, 2015
Tips and tricks for capturing shark portraits in the blue, from the open water to behind the bars of a cage
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By Mark Hatter, October 8, 2015
Discovering a world of macro photo possibilities in a wide angle photography hot spot
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By Brent Durand, September 29, 2015
A photo essay and recap from our small group photo trip to La Paz
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By Ken Kiefer, September 23, 2015
An inside look at the diving, safety, photo gear and planning involved for American Crocodile photos
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By Joanna O'Shea, September 16, 2015
Wide-angle, macro, wrecks and the most beautiful diving in the Solomons
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By Mike Bartick, September 14, 2015
Shooting tips, light casts, best subjects and techniques for using a snoot underwater
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By Brent Durand, September 9, 2015
Photo Essay from 3 days of diving California’s northern Channel Islands
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By Brent Durand, September 2, 2015
Essential tips, advice and best accessories for capturing wave photos and videos with your GoPro camera
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By Jeff Milisen, August 31, 2015
What do you do when approached by an unpredictable shark in the open ocean?
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By Linda Ianniello, August 24, 2015
Tips, tricks and advice for finding and photographing nudibranchs underwater
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By Brent Durand, August 18, 2015
Essential tips for bringing home great shots when you have no resort or liveaboard home base
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By Sascha Janson, August 12, 2015
Bring your macro video to the next level with these simple tips
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By Vijay Raman, August 10, 2015
Explore the sand flats of the Sea of Cortez and the fish who call it home in this unique photo essay
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By Victor Tang, August 3, 2015
The story and photos behind the birth of the new Sisters' Islands Marine Park
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By Scott Gietler, July 29, 2015
Make dramatic improvements in your underwater supermacro photos
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By Rodney Bursiel, July 27, 2015
How to capture dramatic photos of manta rays in shallow water
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By Brent Durand, July 14, 2015
Timesaving tips to process your images, including import settings, presets and findability
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By Shane Gross, July 7, 2015
What Photographers Need to Know about Diving Bimini's Hammerhead Headquarters
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By Ken Kiefer, June 22, 2015
A tutorial on how to compose your images for the most visual impact
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By Brent Durand, June 18, 2015
Lightroom's new dehaze feature could mean big things for underwater photography - let's check it out
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By Jeffrey Milisen, June 2, 2015
How to appoach mammals, their behaviors, trust and advice for capturing incredible photos
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By Brent Durand (text), Various (photos), May 26, 2015
Guest Photos, Workshop Report, Critters of the Season and More
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By Brent Durand, May 21, 2015
Video Demo and Guide to Using GoPro Filters and Underwater Lights
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By Matt Krumins, April 28, 2015
A Tale of Dive and Tropic Adventure at Taveuni Island, Fiji
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By Brent Durand, April 20, 2015
5 Things You Need to Know Before Diving Raja Ampat, Indonesia
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