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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.

Video: Swimming With The Giants of Baja

Backscatter Pro Team Member Erick Higuera shares his amazing short film and techniques for shooting the giants of Baja.

Look: The Poisonous Mototi Octopus

Beautiful but deadly, this tiny critter is a close cousin of the blue-ringed octopus. Learn how pro photographer Jeffrey Chua de Guzman got the shot.

Photo Editing Tutorial: Step-by-Step Guide to Black and White Pictures

Step-by-step tutorial on getting perfect black-and-white photos using Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop.

Split Photography Tips: A View of Two Worlds

Split shots are one of the more difficult shots in underwater photography. Here are Backscatter Underwater Video and Photo's top tips to get you going for success.

Vivid-Pix Photo Software: Quick Fixes for Your Underwater Pics

We took some photos of our recent trip to Alexander Springs, a freshwater spring in Central Florida, and decided to test out Vivid-Pix color-correction software when we got back.

5 Tips for Snapping Prize-Winning Underwater Photos

To get winning photos, you need planning — and a bit of luck. See Jim Decker's five tips for taking award-winning underwater photos.

Underwater Photography Tips: Shooting Supermacro Underwater

Are you an underwater photographer trying to get the perfect shot of elusive critters? Here are some super tips for shooting supermacro from Backscatter.