Underwater Photography Articles & Tutorials
At UWPG we constantly publish new articles on all aspects of underwater photography and video. We cover macro, wide-angle, dive destinations, gear reviews, tutorials and techniques, post-processing, marine life, photo essays, dive adventures, dive travel tips and other useful info for underwater photography.
By Kelli Dickinson, February 6, 2015
A look at the best settings for macro and wide-angle underwater photography
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By Kelli Dickinson, February 6, 2015
A look at the best settings for macro and wide-angle underwater photography
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By Eduardo Acevedo, February 5, 2015
Eduardo Acevedo shares the story behind his Ocean Art category-winning image
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By Brent Durand, February 5, 2015
An overview of GoPro mounting options on trays, handles and poles, with additional tips on housing maintenance
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By Lucie Drlikova, January 29, 2015
Lucie Drlikova shares the story behind her Ocean Art category-winning image
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By Christina & Eusebio Saenz de Santamaria, January 27, 2015
5 Elements you Must Incorporate into your Ambient Light Photos
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By Ray Collins, January 26, 2015
Ray Collins shares the story behind his Ocean Art winning image
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By Brent Durand, January 21, 2015
Photo Essay and Guide to Underwater Photography in Cabo San Lucas
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By Ron Watkins, January 19, 2015
Photographing Sea Lions, Whale Sharks, Humboldt Squid and Even Some Macro Critters
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By UWPG, January 14, 2015
An Inside Look at Painting Marine Life Murals on Building Walls
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By Brent Durand, January 13, 2015
A Tutorial on Capturing Sharp Eyes and Nice Bokeh in your Underwater Photos
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By Mike Bartick, January 7, 2015
How to Capture Fast-Action Flashing & Attention-Drawing Behavior Underwater
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By UWPG News, January 6, 2015
Winning Images from the prestigious Ocean Art Underwater Photo Contest
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By Scott Gietler, December 19, 2014
All the Essentials you Need for Underwater Video with your GoPro
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By UWPG Editors, December 18, 2014
Testing the Panasonic GH4 in Nauticam Housing for Underwater Video in 4K Resolution, Including Lens Tests
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By Brent Durand, December 15, 2014
Tips on how to Shoot Photos with a Dive Model or Dive Buddy in the Scene
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By Michael Salvarezza & Christopher P. Weaver, December 9, 2014
Take a Photo Journey into Iceland's Underwater Wonders
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By Xander Water, December 4, 2014
The GH4 is known for 4K Video, but Let's Look at its Still Photo Capabilities
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By Brent Durand, December 2, 2014
Settings for Shooting Wide-Angle and Macro with the Canon 5D Mark III DSLR
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By Brent Durand, December 2, 2014
How to Shoot Dynamic Reefscapes and Add Color to your Portfolio
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By Brent Durand, November 24, 2014
Detailed info on the Mimic Octopus (Thaumoctopus mimicus) including underwater photos, behaviors and the best dive sites for encounters.
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By Dan Kurz, November 19, 2014
Incredible macro photo essay with the Nikkor 60mm, 105mm and a Snoot
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By Scott Gietler, November 13, 2014
Capture the Shots you Never Could with this Innovative Technique
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By Brent Durand, November 13, 2014
New Survey: Top 10 Underwater Macro Photography Destinations, conducted by UWMP
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By Jonathan Lavan, November 11, 2014
Facts, Biology & Behavior of these Little Hunters of the Caribbean Reef
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By Brent Durand, November 4, 2014
Best Settings for Macro and Wide-Angle Underwater Photo and Video
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By Mike Bartick, November 4, 2014
Photos and Insight into World-Class Macro Photography in Ambon, Indonesia
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By Brent Durand (text), Scott Gietler & Vijay Raman (photos), October 28, 2014
Whale Shark underwater photo & video tips, techniques and best settings for DSLR, Mirrorless, Compact and GoPro cameras.
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By Mike Bartick, October 21, 2014
Mike Bartick interviews Teresa Zubi on her new FREE photo-filled book on Frogfishes
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By Gaby Barathieu, October 20, 2014
You've been Missing out on Humpbacks, Dolphins, Wrecks and Incredible Macro!
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By Scott Gietler, October 13, 2014
Ten Shooting Techniques you Need to Know When Shooting Without Strobes
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By Jeff Milisen, September 22, 2014
Wide-Angle & Macro in the Center of the Coral Triangle
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By Scott Gietler, September 17, 2014
Want to know how you can make a difference? There is finally a way
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By Dustin Adamson, August 25, 2014
Video & Behind the Scenes Commentary for Rolling in the Deep - Wide-Angle
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By Dustin Adamson, August 25, 2014
Video & Behind the Scenes Commentary for Rolling in the Deep - Macro
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By Brent Durand, August 18, 2014
Diver in Scene Photo Essay written on Location in Tulamben, Bali
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