Where to now?

Just getting started with Underwater Photography? Then this Course is a great first step, whether you are an experienced land photographer or never used a stills camera before. Go to this Course and watch a short introductory video.

• 112 minutes of videos
• 5 lessons, 6 quizzes
• Downloadable image review checklist

Learn how to choose the best camera settings for underwater photography, so that you can take more control, or even full control of your camera. This is a necessary step if you want your underwater photos to stand-out from the crowd. Go to this Course and watch a short introduction video.

• 3 hours of videos
• 6 lessons, 7 quizzes
• Downloadable shutter speed, aperture and ISO scales

Quality lighting can make the difference between a good shot and a great photograph. Take your underwater lighting skills to the next level with this Course! Go to this Course and watch a short introduction video.

• 2 hours 10 minutes of videos
• 6 lessons, 7 quizzes

Macro photography is about making small marine life look big & detailed on photos. Learn the techniques and artistic concepts necessary to produce stunning underwater macro & close-up images. Go to this Course and watch a short introduction video.

• 1 hour 49 minutes of videos
• 7 lessons, 8 quizzes

Learn how to take colourful & eye-catching wide-angle photos, which are the best type of underwater imagery when it comes to sharing the atmosphere of the underwater world, and telling the stories of its inhabitants. Go to this Course and watch a short introduction video.

• 2 hours 13 minutes of videos
• 6 lessons, 7 quizzes

Take this Course to learn about they key pieces of equipment for underwater photography, their features and associated pros & cons, to help you choose your own gear. Go to this Course and watch and free 13 minutes walk-through of every bits & pieces you might find in an underwater photographer's bag.

• 2 hours 50 minutes of videos
• 6 lessons, 7 quizzes
• Downloadable 10 camera pros & cons summary

Preparing and maintaining your underwater photography equipment is time-consuming, but much necessary if you want your gear to work for the next dive, and to keep performing over time. Learn how to properly assemble and maintain your kit, over 3 lessons: go to this Course and watch an introduction video.

• 2 hours and 9 minutes of videos
• 3 lessons, 4 quizzes
• Downloadable Checklist

Learn the gestures and tools involved in maintaining your underwater photography equipment, so that it keeps performing over time. Go to this lesson.

Learn about White Balance: what it is, and how it can dramatically improve the colours of your underwater photos. Go to this lesson.

Learn the gestures and tools involved in preparing every piece of underwater photography equipment, before diving. Go to this lesson.

Learn how you can adapt your gear preparation and maintenance routines to save time, when you are diving several times in a short period of time. Go to this lesson.

Learn how to read a Histogram, and why it is best way to check the exposure of your photos, underwater. Go to this lesson.

Learn what the JPEG and RAW formats are, and their pros & cons for underwater photography. Go to this lesson.

Learn the sort of settings available on most cameras when it comes to controlling an external flash. Go to this lesson.

Learn the PASM exposure modes: Program, Aperture priority, Shutter-speed priority and Manual. Understand what they are, and how feasible it is to use Manual mode underwater. Go to this lesson.

Learn what the 3 exposure parameters are (shutter speed, aperture, ISO), how to use them to control exposure (brightness) and their effect on the look & feel of an underwater photo. Go to this lesson.

Learn how Compact Wet Lenses can help you take proper Macro and Wide-Angle photos underwater, even if you use a fixed-lens camera (e.g. a compact/point & shoot). Go to this lesson.

Learn the 16 criteria to consider when choosing a strobe (underwater flash). Go to this lesson.

Learn why we use either dome ports or flat ports for underwater photography, and criteria in choosing one. Go to this lesson.

Learn the 7 criteria to consider when choosing a housing for your camera. Go to this lesson.

Learn what are the most popular types of lenses for underwater photography, their pros & cons, and see sample photos taken with them. Go to this lesson.

Learn the 10 camera features which are most important to consider for underwater photography. See how action cams, smartphones, compact cameras, DSLRs and mirrorless cameras compare for each of these. Go to this lesson.

Not familiar with the many bits and pieces which underwater photographers get to use? Visit the Photo Equipment Course, and scroll down for a free 13 minutes introduction to every bit of kit you may ever need.

Underwater Photos with a human in the frame (a diver, snorkeler, etc.) are more popular, but hard to craft! Learn the do's and don'ts of model photography, to produce natural-looking underwater shots, that are more relatable. Go to this lesson.

Learn the CFWA (Close Focus Wide Angle) technique, which is reputed for producing eye-catching wide-angle underwater photos. Go to this lesson.

Learn why Scenic Wide-Angle photos are a must-have for your underwater portfolio, and how to produce that type of images. Go to this lesson.

Learn how to position and set your strobes or video lights, so that your underwater Wide-Angle photos have less backscatter and hot-spots. Go to this lesson.

Learn how to choose your camera settings for Wide-Angle photography underwater. Go to this lesson.

Learn the 7 advantages of taking underwater photos near the surface, and why working in shallow-water is best for fast-paced action. Go to this lesson.

Learn how to position and set your strobes or video lights, so that your underwater Macro photos have less backscatter and hot-spots. Go to this lesson.

Learn how to photograph your underwater subjects' eyes to turn "ID shots" into actual portraits. Go to this lesson.

Learn how to work with shallow depth-of-field to produce beautiful "bokeh" macro shots underwater. Go to this lesson.

Learn how to recognise good subjects and suitable backgrounds for Underwater Macro photography. Go to this lesson.

Learn how to choose your camera settings for Underwater Macro photography. Go to this lesson.

Learn the concept of Magnification, why it is so important for Underwater Macro photography, and what sort of equipment gets you the best Magnification ratios. Go to this lesson.

Interested in a quick "cook-book" to produce a good-looking macro photo? Go to this lesson.

Learn how to position your strobes or video lights to minimise the appearance of backscatter (bright dots) and hot spots. Go to this lesson.

Learn the pros & cons of using 1 strobe or 2 strobes. Go to this lesson.

Learn the pros & cons of controlling your strobe power Manually or with the TTL mode. Go to this lesson.

Learn what are the main buttons and dials found on strobes, and how to use them. Go to this lesson.

Learn the pros & cons of flash/strobes and continuous lights (video lights, dive lights) for underwater photography. Go to this lesson.

Learn the 4 reasons why we need to use artificial lights underwater. Go to this lesson.

Learn the key differences between Underwater Photography and Photography on land (topside). Go to this lesson.

Learn why you need to get closer to your subjects, hear some tips to approach marine life, and discover why your photos will look better if get lower in the water. Go to this lesson.

Learn the 10 composition rules which are most effective underwater. Go to this lesson.

Learn how to effectively review your photos underwater & how to select through them at home. Go to this lesson.

Learn the mindset, skills and some tips to make the most of your time underwater. Go to this lesson.