underwater photography
2019 Ocean Art Contest winners show the incredible beauty and diversity of the underwater world
Jan 13, 2020
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
The winners of the Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition have just been announced, and just like before, they show us just how much there is…
This algorithm removes water from underwater photos, and they look incredible
Nov 14, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Oceanographer and engineer Derya Akkaynak from MIT has developed an algorithm that “removes water” from underwater images. As a result, it makes the underwater world…
I designed and 3D printed a pair of lighting “gels” for shooting more accurate colours underwater
Oct 4, 2019
Tony Land
In 2009, underwater photographer and (at the time) Nauticam USA Sales Manager Chris Parsons planted an idea in my head. It was the concept of…
CHASING DORY is a small, inexpensive underwater drone that shoots 1080p video
Oct 4, 2019
John Aldred
With much of the world now starting to get over the whole drone thing, thanks to a combination of constantly changing and ever-restrictive drone laws…
This photographer creates epic underwater rooms in his backyard
Jul 22, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Shooting underwater comes with its challenges, but it can result in some stunning images. The same goes for building your own complex sets from scratch….
These underwater photos are breathtakingly beautiful – they won the 2018 Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition
Jan 31, 2019
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
The Ocean Art Underwater Photo Competition has been running for the past seven years, organized by the Underwater Photography Guide. The winners of the 2018 contest…
How to Take Underwater Photos for $50. In Your Own Home
Dec 13, 2018
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
Shooting underwater can be complicated and expensive. But what if I told you that you can recreate the underwater look in your own home, for…
Repurpose a glass dish as a DIY waterproof housing for your smartphone
Oct 13, 2018
John Aldred
Ok, so it doesn’t really need to be said, but I’m going to say it anyway. You do this at your own risk. Smartphones come…
Turn any camera into underwater camera with this $10 DIY periscope
Sep 22, 2018
Dunja Đuđić Kalinin
If you want to take some underwater shots and buying a professional housing would exceed your budget, is Alex of I did a thing has…
A Love Affair With Water: Photographer Spotlight Q&A With Sarah Lee
Sep 16, 2018
JP Danko
Next in our ongoing Photographer Spotlight series is Sarah Lee. Sarah is a Hawaii/San Diego based commercial photographer, best known for working in and around the ocean…