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Brent Durand Underwater

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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!

Exposure and the Histogram
Underwater Photo Tutorials 

Exposure & Your Histogram

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 Brent Durand

Learn how to capture the best color, contrast and detail in your underwater photos by measuring exposure through the histogram.

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basic settings for underwater cameras
Featured Underwater Photo Tutorials 

Basic Settings for Underwater Photography

January 4, 2021January 5, 2021 Brent Durand

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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how to minimize backscatter underwater
Underwater Photo Tutorials 

How to Minimize Backscatter

December 7, 2020December 16, 2020 Brent Durand

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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mbient light underwater camera settings
Underwater Photo Tutorials 

Ambient Light Underwater

September 2, 2020January 4, 2021 Brent Durand

Learn the best ambient light underwater camera settings, autofocus tricks, lenses and pro tips for dolphins, whales and more.

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Underwater Strobe Positioning Tutorial
Featured Underwater Photo Tutorials 

Underwater Strobe Positioning

May 16, 2020January 5, 2021 Brent Durand

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
Featured Underwater Photo Gear Underwater Photo Tutorials 

Video Lights vs. Strobes: Why You Need Light Underwater

May 11, 2020March 11, 2021 Brent Durand

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
Underwater Photo Tutorials 

3 Unusual Macro Photo Tips

April 30, 2020January 5, 2021 Brent Durand

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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underwater black backgrounds
Featured Underwater Photo Tutorials 

How to Create Black Backgrounds

April 8, 2020January 5, 2021 Brent Durand

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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Underwater Video Basics & Settings
Underwater Photo Tutorials 

Underwater Video Basics

January 4, 2020December 16, 2020 Brent Durand

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-Tutorial
Underwater Photo Gear Underwater Photo Tutorials 

Underwater Housing Maintenance

December 21, 2019May 11, 2020 Brent Durand

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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