Number One Tip for UW Photographers
The most valuable lesson I have learned about great underwater photographs is that they are usually not just lucky shots. They are a combination of careful planning, education and patience.
The Humpback Whales of Tonga
Traveling to Tonga as a dive destination was never at the top of my list. But then a friend invited...
Backscatter: What it IS and ISN’T in Underwater Photography
It seems that in the world of underwater photography “backscatter” is the mother of all curse words. It is a...
Pillars of Light
You may have heard it said that there are three pillars of photography. These pillars are important both above and...
Here Comes the Sun! Using Natural Light Creatively
Beautiful underwater images can be created using nothing but ambient light. As a photographer, having a good understanding of how...
There’s a New Slug in Town
Three years ago, California was in the midst of a warm water event in which the surface temperatures of the...
Best Lens Choices for DSLR Underwater Photography
Underwater photography has its challenges and chief among them is having the right lens for the shot you hope to...
Gizmos and Gadgets for Creative Underwater Photography
Our watery world holds the heart of many a scuba diver whether it be the thrill of breathing under water,...
How to mask and make local adjustments using the Brush Tool in Lightroom
Have you ever wished you could make precise adjustments to your images in Lightroom? This tutorial will show you how...
And the Winner Is…Tips for Choosing Award Winning Images
Competitions are a great way to find out how you measure up to all the great photography out there. Competitions...
Five Tips for Getting Great Shots on Shipwrecks
Scuba diving is an adventure and there is something about diving on a shipwreck that awakens the little kid in...
How to Shoot Fish in a Barrel
One of the great things about photography is the ability of the photographer to express their creativity. Sometimes creativity is...