Stories From the Field

Favorite Underwater Photography Destination // Yap, Micronesia with Manta Ray Bay Resort [VIDEO]

"Our basic philosophy is we are a dive shop with rooms." The accommodations at Manta Ray Bay Resort are built around the dive operation to maximize bottom time in the most convenient and comfortabl...

Behind the Shots: Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024

Every year Oceanographic Magazine holds one of the most prestigious and widely publicized photo competitions, the Ocean Photographer of the Year (OPY). We got a chance to chat with a few winners of...

What is it Really Like on a Blackwater Dive? Hanging over the Yap Trench, Micronesia [VIDEO]

Immerse yourself in the shadows of the deep with blackwater diving. See what Ikelite Video Producer Logan Wood and Ikelite Ambassador David Fleetham find as they hang over the 28,000 foot deep Yap ...

Underwater Photographers' Paradise + Prizes...?! Traveling to Yap, Micronesia for MantaFest [VIDEO]

MantaFest is a unique opportunity to spend time honing your craft among fellow divers and videographers. In addition to daily dives and workshops, every attendee has a good chance to walk away with...

Protect Sea Turtles with a Postage Stamp! [VIDEO]

Ikelite Ambassador David Fleetham talks about lending his portrait of a green sea turtle to the US Postal Service for a new limited edition commemorative pane of 18 stamps.

Creature Feature: Hellbender Salamander

The largest salamanders in North America emerge from their dens for just a couple weeks each year. Bill Hawthorne travels to Appalachia to film these unique creatures during their mating season.

Behind the Shots: Underwater Awards Australasia 2024

Do deep dive on some of this year's winners of the Underwater Awards - Australasia 2024. Two Ikelite Featured Customers share the stories behind their winning shots.

Underwater Museums: What Remains of WWII in the Pacific by Brandi Mueller

Award-winning underwater photographer and author Brandi Mueller announces her latest book Underwater Museums. If you're a WWII history buff, avid wreck diver, or just a fan of a good dive adventure...

Bringing New Life to Old Films: 1978 Kodak Super-8 Nautilus Documentary

Nautilus researchers and underwater photographers Bruce Carlson and Marj Awai bring new life to an old Kodak Super-8 underwater film from the late 70's. They also share the story of the nautilus: t...

Chasing the Sardine Run Underwater in South Africa [VIDEO]

Every year billions of sardines spawn in the cool waters off the coast of South Africa, attracting an incredible diversity of life including dolphins, whales, sharks, and birds. Logan Wood traveled...

Diving the Cape Peninsula // South Africa Underwater [VIDEO]

Ikelite Video Producer Logan Wood linked up with Ikelite Ambassador Jacques de Vos for an epic journey at the edge of the world. Follow along as Logan travels to the Cape Peninsula and dives into t...

Underwater in Japan: Tokyo, Okinawa, and Ishigaki

Ikelite Ambassador Bryant Turffs takes his Canon R7 and dual DS232 Strobes to Tokyo, Okinawa, and Ishigaki for an underwater tour of Japan. There's a plethora of different photo subjects in Japan a...

Bait Balls & Thresher Sharks: Underwater Photography in the Philippines

Join Matt Jacobs on a journey through the Philippines in search of only the biggest photography subjects.

Macro Minded: Creating Meaningful Underwater Macro Photo and Video

James Graham explores the benefits of diving deep into the world of Underwater Macro, studying marine ecosystems and habitats, and why having a Macro mindset stretches far beyond the focal length.

Real World Tips for Charging and Data Transfer with the Ikelite USB-C Bulkhead

What do you do when you're on a boat with no power outlets to charge your camera? Photographers Bruce Carlson and Marj Awai share their tips for utilizing a power bank with the Ikelite USB-C Bulkhead.

Becoming a BETTER Underwater Photographer in My Florida Backyard // Ikelite Ambassador Bryant Turffs [VIDEO]

Find out how underwater photography is essential to Bryant's goals exploring the waterways of his home state, and his secrets to becoming a better underwater photographer. 

DON'T MISS the World Record Shot // Photographing a Freediver Under the Ice

Ambassador Fritz Liechti is always up for a challenging shoot. Find out how he makes sure he'll come home with the shot as freediver Peter Colat smashes new world records.

What Secrets Lurk Underwater in the Florida Springs at Night?

There is a side to the Florida springs that most people never get to see. When the sun retires, a whole new ecosystem is born in the darkness. 

Photographing Manatees Underwater in Crystal River, Florida [VIDEO]

Crystal River, Florida, is home to one of our all-time favorite marine animal encounters. Every winter, hundreds of manatees seek refuge in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.

Freediving with Orcas // Following a Dream To Norway [VIDEO]

Every winter the Arctic fjords of northern Norway welcome the ocean’s apex predator, the orca. Fishermen and tourists witness these animals from the comfort of a boat. Photographer Jacques de Vos ...