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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. Let’s break down the gear, settings and techniques to capture fish portraits worthy of mounting on a wall.
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.
23 Underwater Cameras, Lights and Accessories for Divers
Diving is full of magical underwater moments. These accessories, including cameras, underwater smartphone housings, strobes, video lights, wet lenses and other accessories, reviewed by our ScubaLab team, help you capture those memories.
Best Destinations for Underwater Photography
Don't leave your underwater housing at home. From giant Pacific octopuses to nudibranchs and postcard-worthy seascapes, these destinations are a photographer's paradise.
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.
Chasing the Shot: Tope Shark in Azores, Portugal
This amazing encounter with a tope shark and its prey happened in Azores, Portugal, roughly 900 miles west of mainland Europe.
11 Captivating Images From Scuba Diving Magazine's 2025 Photo Contest
Our 2025 Honorable Mentions showcase the magic of life beneath the waves. From striking split-shots of intimate encounters to mesmerizing macro portraits of otherworldly creatures, these images stand out as this year’s photo contest runner-ups.
Announcing Scuba Diving's 2025 Underwater Photo Contest Winners

Scuba Diving magazine announces the winning images from this year's contest. Prepare to be wowed. 

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.