Thomas Anderson is a passionate diver with a background rooted in hands-on ocean experience. He graduated from Humboldt State University (now Cal Poly Humboldt), where he studied Marine Biology and completed a minor in Scientific Diving, strengthening his technical skills and time underwater. Thomas now works as a Media Producer for Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo, where he helps create written and video content focused on underwater photography, videography, and dive travel. He also assists with educational events and workshops, including the Digital Shootout, supporting photographers and filmmakers as they develop their craft both in and out of the water.
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Looking to sharpen your skills when it comes to wreck photography? Here are an expert's pointers for taking an iconic photo of a sunken wonder.
Here are a pro shooter's best tips for bringing out subjects that blend into their backgrounds while taking photos underwater.
Add depth and familiarity to your wide-angle photos with a diver in frame. Here are a photo pro's best tips for working with models underwater.
Video is a powerful way to tell a story. Review pieces of equipment, settings adjustments and simple techniques to capture storytelling video like a pro.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.