Underwater photography for the recreational diver

Underwater photography is a beautiful art that makes your diving memories lasting and you can share them with the world.

Cameras suitable for beginners

Action cameras
Light, waterproof, easy to use, and affordable, with high image and video resolution.

Phone in a waterproof case
An excellent economical option if your phone has a good camera and a waterproof case from a reliable brand.

Basics of underwater photography technique

Close to Subject
Light in water moves away quickly so approach your subject as carefully as possible to get vivid colors and fine details.

Additional Lighting
Underwater light loses warm colors so use a small photography light to restore the reds and oranges.

Balance first, then photographing
Do not photograph until you are sure that you are completely balanced in the water, because random movement spoils the picture and may harm the coral.

Photography Code of Ethics

• Do not move or touch any marine object to take a better photo
• Do not remove objects from their environment to photograph
• Be careful of the position of the fins so as not to stir up sediment

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The most beautiful underwater photo is the one you took without harming anything in the marine environment.