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Diving Deep: Mastering Underwater Photography Techniques

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Underwater photography opens a window into a world unlike any other, where light behaves differently, colours shift, and every movement is a dance with buoyancy. To capture compelling images beneath the waves, photographers must blend diving skills with technical know-how, creative composition, and ethical practice. Drawing on research in underwater optics, safety guidelines for marine environments, and insights from professional divers, this article provides evidence-based techniques (from mastering buoyancy and selecting the right gear to harnessing light, colour correction, and post-processing) to help you dive deep and emerge with stunning photographs that resonate with viewers.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15278698

Author: Oliveira D., M. Jorge

Institution: Flinders University

Language: English

Topic: Photography and Visual Culture

Subfield: History

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6949328607

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