The world of underwater images ranges from beautiful wide-angle reef scenes to tiny unusual animals and even dabbles in the […]
One of the most powerful techniques a photographer can use to tell a story is composition. “A picture is worth a thousand words…” but only if it has something to say. Composition is one of the keys to story telling through imaging. The way you show the subject, secondary subject and environment gives the image the context in which to tell your story.
A thrill went through me as I listened to the briefing before the dive. This dive would be a singular experience, rare as a hen’s tooth, and one I had anticipated for several years. Happening just once a year, by the light of the full moon, an event of epic proportions takes place in the South Pacific.
Close Focus Wide Angle Photographs are one of the must haves in an underwater photography portfolio. We see the technique showcased in magazines, advertisements, and plastered all over social media. It is arguably the most important photographic technique in underwater photography. But what, exactly, does CFWA mean, and how does one make an impact using this technique?
The ocean is full of wonderful and amazing animals, some of which defy our imagination. These colorful and sometimes weird looking critters demand our attention to detail, especially when it comes to photographing them. If the lighting isn’t spot on, or the composition is poor, a potentially fantastic shot will
To some, scuba diving may seem like an extreme sport, while others view it as a relaxing activity. But a new adrenaline rush is emerging in the scuba community as one of the “must do” activities in the sport, especially among underwater photographers. It is called Blackwater diving.