Ambient Light Underwater
Learn the best ambient light underwater camera settings, autofocus tricks, lenses and pro tips for dolphins, whales and more.
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Underwater Photo Tutorials
Learn the best techniques and tutorials for improving your underwater photography.
Each of these underwater photo tutorials has a companion video designed to feel like your own private workshop. We cover a wide range of topics and include graphics from my actual workshop presentations to help you absorb all the information.
Do you have specific questions? See my Virtual Private Photo Lessons page.
Enjoy!
Basic Settings for Underwater Photography
The Best Basic Settings for underwater photography with compact, mirrorless and DSLR cameras. Master macro and wide-angle settings with pro tips and more!
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Underwater Strobe Positioning
The ultimate Underwater Strobe Positioning guide, with a 21 minute video tutorial and detailed diagrams for single and double strobes.
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Video Lights vs. Strobes: Why You Need Light Underwater
Everything you need to know about underwater video lights and strobes, how they work, how they attach, why you need lights, pro tips, and more!
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3 Unusual Macro Photo Tips
Improve your underwater photography with these unusual macro photo tips. We go beyond the standard article advice and take your images to the next level.
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How to Create Black Backgrounds
3 Essential Tips to create Black Backgrounds in your underwater photos. This video tutorial discusses camera settings, composition and light positions.
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How to Minimize Backscatter
Learn the causes of backscatter and how to minimize backscatter in your underwater photos. These 3 easy tips are a must read for all photographers!
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Underwater Video Basics
Detailed tutorial video and instructional article on underwater video basics, including the best settings for macro and wide-angle, plus pro tips!
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Underwater Housing Maintenance
This video tutorial shares pro tips for underwater housing maintenance, including best practices for o-ring cleaning, housing prep, travel and more.
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Back Button Focus Explained
Learn how to capture more sharp underwater images with Back Button Focus. This detailed tutorial video explains the function, camera setup & shooting tips!
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