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Hermit-Crabbing Your Underwater Camera Setup

Discover how underwater photographers upgrade their rigs through secondhand gear. Learn where to shop, what to avoid and how to find quality equipment without breaking the bank.

How to Take Stunning Fish Photos Underwater
Fish portraits sit between the two extremes of wide angle and macro photography, and capturing this middle ground can be challenging.
How to Master the Sun Ball Photo Effect
The vibrant glow of the sun against the brilliant blue of the sea can create a dramatic backdrop for any underwater photo. Here's how to do it right.
How to Take Underwater Photos in Bad Visibility
Poor viz can be a huge bummer, especially if you're hoping to fin away from your dive with some stellar photos. Here's how to capture stunning shots even through the murk.
How to Turn Your Dive Videos Into Instagram Reels

If you're vying for a viral social moment, dropping a winning Instagram Reel is a good way to start. Here's how to film the best underwater content to become a social media maven.

How to Master Underwater Fluoro Photography

Fluorescence is a magical light show some creatures put on to make an average night dive a show-stopping spectacle. Here's how to capture it on camera.

How to Master the Motion Blur Photo

Blurry photos usually land in the wastebasket. But motion blurs can also enhance an image by highlighting action. Here's how to successfully pull it off.

How to Photograph Tide Pool Split-Shots

Split-shots let you simultaneously show off what's going on both above and below the surface. Here's how to nail the technique and land the perfect shot.