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Getting into the Underwater Photography Business with Karen Bagley

Getting into the Underwater Photography Business with Karen Bagley

Hear what it takes from Ambassador and self-starter Karen Bagley who runs her own successful photography business and teaches others how to follow their dreams.

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7 Tips for Photographing Florida Manatees

7 Tips for Photographing Florida Manatees

Everyone's favorite "sea cow" is a perfect subject for some slow paced wide angle photo ops. Here's our best advice for making your trip to Crystal River worthwhile.

Super Macro Underwater Photography Techniques

Super Macro Underwater Photography Techniques

Magnifying past a 1:1 image ratio of your subject is commonly referred to as going from macro photography to super macro photography. 

Close Focus Wide Angle In Depth

Close Focus Wide Angle In Depth

Close focus wide angle (CFWA) is a classic technique that makes a huge impact on your underwater images.

How to Photograph Superheroes Underwater

How to Photograph Superheroes Underwater

We dive in with Ikelite Ambassador Ken Kiefer to find out how he captured these iconic images of some of his favorite superheroes underwater.

Fluorescence and Luminance Underwater Photography

Fluorescence and Luminance Underwater Photography

Yes there is a party going on and you're invited! See the same reef in a new light by combining fluorescence with luminance.

3 Ways to Spice Up Your Night Dive

3 Ways to Spice Up Your Night Dive

Night diving can be more than just getting in the water after dark. Here are some ideas for upping your photography game.

How to Shoot Split Shots (Half-In, Half-Out of the Water)

How to Shoot Split Shots (Half-In, Half-Out of the Water)

Inject that totally Instagrammable wow factor into an otherwise standard vacation scene.

Techniques for Photographing Sharks

Techniques for Photographing Sharks

Whether it's a chance encounter or a coordinated shark dive, we give you the tips on how to capture these beautiful beasts.

Compositing Underwater Photos with the Full Moon

Compositing Underwater Photos with the Full Moon

Give your underwater photos a new spin with photo compositing. Stack several images together for fun and creative effects!

Natural Light Photography Underwater

Natural Light Photography Underwater

Steve Miller gives you the ground rules and best settings for spectacular underwater photos without strobes or video lighting.

Snell's Window: A Wide Angle Photography Effect

Snell's Window: A Wide Angle Photography Effect

Snell's window is not a Photoshop effect, it's a phenomenon. Learn from Steve Miller how to photograph this cool perspective underwater.

Backyard Underwater Photo Studio

Backyard Underwater Photo Studio

Steve Miller discusses the natural swimming pool where he captures some of his most intriguing underwater photos.

Keep It Up: Buoyancy Control

Keep It Up: Buoyancy Control

Neutral buoyancy is an often overlooked element in getting the perfect underwater photography composition.