Underwater Photography Articles & Tutorials
Dive Travel Tips
Underwater photography is a travel-intensive activity. In this section we offer tips on everything from picking an international dive destination to packing your underwater camera gear and avoiding airline baggage fees.
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 Bryan Chu, December 17, 2018
Diving with affectionate lemon sharks and turtles in Moorea, a great manta encounter in Bora Bora, and the strangely charismatic blue-eyed eels of Faie. Discussions pertaining to the marine life personality ladder.
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By UWPG Editors, December 12, 2016
A quick guide to conveniences and features to look for on your next underwater photo and video liveaboard cruise
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By Pam Murph, June 20, 2016
Tips to improve your photography and maximize the experience of underwater photo workshops
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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 UWPG, August 11, 2014
From the Field: Photos of a Melted Lens & How to Avoid Frying Yours
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By Ron Watkins, June 30, 2014
Tips to Get the Most out of your Next Underwater Photography Workshop
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By Brent Durand, January 8, 2014
Strategies for Bringing all the Gear you Need and Avoiding Excess Fees
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By Scott Gietler, April 30, 2013
Not your regular packing list - these are essentials you may need and others may not have
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By Travis Ball, March 5, 2013
A Guide to the Best Big Animal Dives for Underwater Photographers
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By Brent Durand, July 17, 2012
Don't leave your housing at home, take it with you and get some great shots on your next non-dive vacation!
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By Carin Kiphart, February 9, 2012
Experienced traveler shares her most useful travel tips for divers and underwater photographers.
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By Mark Strickland, August 10, 2011
An approach to packing your checked and carry-on camera gear
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By Ridlon Kiphart, May 29, 2011
Dive Travel: The Importance of a List Make sure you have everything for your next underwater photogr...
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By , November 11, 2010
Liveaboards & Resorts for Underwater Photographers By Ridlon Kiphart SHARE THIS STORY Sh...
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By Ridlon Kiphart, September 7, 2010
The Chef is Spitting in Your Soup
Etiquette on liveaboards and at diving resorts
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By Ridlon Kiphart, July 23, 2010
Essential guide for underwater photographers, on beating the airline's bagage fees
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By Randy Harwood, June 16, 2010
Liveaboard Diving vs. Resort Diving What’s better for underwater photography, land-based or live-abo...
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By Ridlon Kiphart, June 16, 2010
Baggage Fees for Underwater Photographers and Dive Travel A very brief history of airline baggage fe...
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By Ridlon Kiphart, May 26, 2010
Ridlon shares his thoughts on how best to choose your next destination
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