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Manual White Balance for Underwater Still Photography

Manual White Balance for Underwater Still Photography

Achieving proper white balance is an important part of underwater photography, and so is knowing when and how to do it. Read this article to get the why and how of white balance.

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Dive Diversions: Lunar Eclipse Photography

Dive Diversions: Lunar Eclipse Photography

Turn your lens toward the sky on your next dive trip. From gear to camera settings and post-processing tips, this article has everything you need to get started.

Top 5 New Features in Adobe Lightroom with Kristina Sherk

Top 5 New Features in Adobe Lightroom with Kristina Sherk

Get a detailed rundown on all the time-saving tools hitting Lightroom Classic plus some extra pro-tips on retouching images from an Adobe pro - Ikelite Ambassador Kristina Sherk.

Photographing the Salmon Run Underwater in Canada

Photographing the Salmon Run Underwater in Canada

Ever wonder what it's like to photograph a salmon run? Fritz Liechti shares his experience with this hardcore river photography plus some take-aways to help you hone your craft.

Underwater Pool Photoshoot: What We Did WRONG and What We Did RIGHT

Underwater Pool Photoshoot: What We Did WRONG and What We Did RIGHT

Thinking of trying an underwater pool photoshoot for the first time? Check out this Do's and Dont's list before you dive in.

Setting the Tone: Color Grading for Underwater Photography

Setting the Tone: Color Grading for Underwater Photography

Ikelite Ambassador Brandon Verdura is an expert in color grading for underwater photography, and he shares the secret to his success in this interview.

Clowning Around | Shooting the Anemonefish Circus

Clowning Around | Shooting the Anemonefish Circus

The where, how, and why of photographing anemone and their clownfish counterparts. Plus, the science of their symbiosis.

Expand Your Tonal Range with HDR Photography

Expand Your Tonal Range with HDR Photography

Chances are you're catching some epic sunsets during your dive trip. Use these tips to catch every last detail of those breathtaking hues with HDR photography.

How to Change a Background in Adobe Express [VIDEO]

How to Change a Background in Adobe Express [VIDEO]

Step by step guide to taking your graphics up a notch with the user-friendly Adobe Express.

Underwater Cathedrals: Shooting Magnificent Kelp Forests

Underwater Cathedrals: Shooting Magnificent Kelp Forests

Douglas Klug delivers a crash course on photographing the kelp forest - lighting, water conditions, why patience is important, and more.

Canon R5 Underwater A-Z // Top 3 Custom Settings for Underwater Use [VIDEO]

Canon R5 Underwater A-Z // Top 3 Custom Settings for Underwater Use [VIDEO]

Stop and set these three custom functions before get started and your life underwater will be so much easier!

5 Tips for a Successful Freediving Photoshoot

5 Tips for a Successful Freediving Photoshoot

Ambassador Charlotte Bories shares the psychology and physiology behind a successful freediving photoshoot.

Up Close and Personal: A Guide to Underwater Animal Portraits

Up Close and Personal: A Guide to Underwater Animal Portraits

Ikelite Ambassador Josh Blank discusses ethics, equipment, and everything else you need to know to nail a stunning animal portrait underwater.

Reflections: Manipulation with Mirrors and Light for Behavioral Images

Reflections: Manipulation with Mirrors and Light for Behavioral Images

Kelp forest scuba- and photo-specialist, Ikelite customer Douglas Klug shares everything you need to know about incorporating mirrors into your macro photography, and how it might give you some gre...

Understanding Octopuses for a Friendly Photographic Experience

Understanding Octopuses for a Friendly Photographic Experience

Octopuses are one of the most intelligent animals, underwater or otherwise. Knowing their behaviors and how to approach them appropriately will give you and your photos a leg-up.

Underwater Cave Photography with the Nikon Z7 II

Underwater Cave Photography with the Nikon Z7 II

Learn why Brandi Mueller traded her Nikon D850 for a new Z7 II once she immersed herself in shooting the dark depths of Yucatán's cenotes.

Shedding Light on Night Diving

Shedding Light on Night Diving

Night diving presents opportunities to see unique animal behaviors and colors. Plus, who doesn't love a thrill?

Photo Contest Tips from a 100x Winner

Photo Contest Tips from a 100x Winner

7 tips from a photographer who's won over 100 awards.

Tips on Entering a Photo Contest

Tips on Entering a Photo Contest

Entering photo contests can be intimidating, but ultimately rewarding. Use these tips to make sure you have all your bases covered before submitting your work.

Safety Advice for Underwater Photographers

Safety Advice for Underwater Photographers

The ultimate recommendations for staying safe - and looking like you know what you’re doing - when you go underwater with your camera system.

Quick & Dirty Tips for Shooting Underwater Video

Quick & Dirty Tips for Shooting Underwater Video

These are the steadfast rules I follow to come home with footage that can be edited down to something your friends and family may actually want to sit down and watch.