Macro or wide angle underwater photography. Which to learn first?

When divers think about starting underwater photography they have many questions. One of the most common is what to learn first – Macro or Wide Angle. As an experienced underwater photographer, I recommend learning Macro first. The reason for this is that it is easier to create good macro images while learning underwater photography. While…

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A shore divers life.

You never know what to expect in terms of marine life, underwater visibility, current, or surge when you go scuba diving from the shore. You hope for best, and abort the dive when conditions dictate. I don’t mind diving in conditions where visibility is limited as it forces you to think small and look for…

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Take the Plunge.

Many photographers dive into underwater photography with a lot of enthusiasm but end up discouraged because the images made did not meet expectations. The bottom line is that many elements have to come together in order to create good images underwater. Understanding what works and more importantly what does not, takes time. The good news…

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