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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.

3 Underwater Photo Skills You Should Master

Coming away with strong photos is difficult when you're diving in advanced or unfamiliar water conditions. Learn these three techniques for a better chance at landing a winning shot.

How to Photograph Nudibranchs

Nudibranchs may look beautiful and delicate, but these sea slugs have some of the ocean's best defenses, making them worthy adversaries against would-be predators.

When to Upgrade Your Underwater Camera Gear

Smartphones and compact cameras are great, but if you really want to elevate your underwater photo game, you need the right equipment—here's how to know if you're ready to level up.

Intro to Underwater Photo Composition

Even with the best equipment money can buy, you still need to understand basic composition to fin away with a standout shot. Master these basics, and you'll be on the path to pro.

7 Ways To Prep for Your Next Photography Dive Trip

Richard Aspinall offers some advice on how to get the very best from your dive photography trip, by planning ahead to make every dive a little easier.

How to Take Flawless Photos of Sweetlips

Bright colors, large eyes and pouty mouths make sweetlips particularly photogenic fish. Learn these tricks to help guarantee picture-perfect results every time.

Pro Shooters Offer 101 Tips for Underwater Photographers

Underwater photographers Marty Snyderman and Eric Riesch release new Wise Divers eBook series, 101 Tips for Underwater Photographer.