Category: Underwater Photography

Martyn Guess provides some ideas on how we can all get better underwater macro images based on his approach to this close-up type of photography

Where in the world? Paul Duxfield takes a look at a selection of very different destinations around the world which offer  visiting photographers all manner

A vast school of fish swimming together is always impressive. However, taking a good picture is not always easy – as Mario Vitalini explains, the

Overhead environments present certain challenges but from the photographic point of view, can offer very rewarding results. There are many kinds of overhead environments, but some of

Phil Medcalf discusses the importance of a ‘good’ background, be that blue water or a vibrant piece of coral or sponge, and how it can

Okay folks, this time, I’m going to be examining a technique that I’ve shown many examples of before, and it’s a trick that when I

Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield turns his attentions to the smaller end of the scale, looking at close-up, macro and super macro photography. Last month, we had

Wide-angle photographs are the images with that ‘wow factor’ you see gracing the pages of Scuba Diver, and here Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield explains how they

Light up your underwater life Paul Duxfield discusses different ways of lighting up your underwater photographs, and looks at the pros and cons of strobes

We ask our team of photo pros for hints and advice on getting in and out of the water with a camera, and what to

Paul Duxfield I’ve always been interested in photography, since I was in my early teens, moving in to a more-professional scenario when I left school

Beyond ‘Fish ID’ Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield gives some sage advice on ways to lift your underwater images above the ‘norm’ and give them a bit

Photo supremo Alex Mustard offers hints and advice for budding snappers wanting to make an impression in the 2022 Underwater Photographer of the Year competition

Martyn Guess provides some tips on how we can all improve our macro photography by paying attention to the background or negative space Photographs by

Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield takes a look at the art of shooting split-shots, and offers some sage hints and advice to get you on the right

Our panel of underwater photography professionals offer hints and advice on the thorny subject of travelling with your camera system, and the best ways to

The Ideal Photo Dive Mario Vitalini explains the difference between what makes a great dive site or destination and the perfect photo location, and how

Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield offers more advice that can aid your framing and graphical sense underwater. Not all these tips are immediately obvious as being directly

Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield explains the attractions of the Barge, a dive site in the northern Red Sea which is home to a plethora of marine

Alphamarine Photo’s Anne Medcalf discusses the importance of colour in underwater photography, and how you can make the most of it in your shots The

Following his last article on getting the basics right with macro photography, Martyn Guess provides some ideas on how to use different lighting techniques rather

Paul ‘Duxy’ Duxfield turns his attention to wrecks, and how these great hulking lumps of rusting metal can produce stunning underwater photographs if a bit

This issue, Phil Metcalf of Alphamarine Photo takes centre stage, offering hints and advice on how to get to know your subject While underwater photography

This issue, photo pro Mario Vitalini examines various crowd-pleasing subjects you absolutely must have in your portfolio. Underwater photographers are slightly obsessed with finding rare

Following his last article on underwater macro photography and looking at different lighting techniques, Martyn Guess provides some more tips on how we can all

Following his last article on fish portraits, Martyn Guess provides some tips on how to get the best pictures of fish shoals Photographs by Martyn

A book created by Wakatobi guest Pam Osborn documents the rich and diverse marine life of Wakatobi’s House Reef. This visually-stunning work, which was several

This is your final chance to enter the Ocean Photographer of the Year 2022 competition, with the deadline being 11.59pm on Thursday 30 June.  The

We have paired up with brand ambassadors for the innovative Paralenz to collate 10 top tips that will help you get the most out of

An astounding photo of five whalesharks feeding together at night in the waters of the Maldives sees Rafael Fernandez Caballero from Spain named Underwater Photographer

A Recap of the Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021

Anilao Underwater Shootout stages a successful comeback BATANGAS–Amateur and professional underwater photographers, divers, and marine enthusiasts once again masterfully captured the beauty of Anilao in