With sunny days and calm waters, spending days amongst the ways is a stellar way to enjoy summer in style. While it can be fun to simply paddle above water, the best way to immerse yourself in the sea is by discovering what lies underneath the sparkling waters.
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Underwater photography is a fantastic way to take snapshots under the sea to document your discoveries and sightings underwater. Are you looking for tips to take stunning pictures of aquatic plants and animals in their natural habitat? Take a look at a few helpful tips and tricks to ensure you capture underwater sightings perfectly.
Be sure you’re a comfortable diver
As you’ll need to lug the correct equipment underwater to get the perfect shot, you’ll need to be comfortable with the art of diving. From remaining still to swerving through coral reefs to ensure you’re not damaging the environment, you’ll find it easier to navigate the deep for photography if you can dive without much hassle.
Get the right equipment
Whether it’s a camera specifically used for underwater shots or simply a camera housing product, you’ll need the appropriate equipment to complete this hobby underwater. Additional light rigs are also a great tool to have in your arsenal if you’re looking for a clear visual of your focus point.
Make sure you’re using the right settings
While it might be tempting to simply look and snap a picture underwater, there are a number of factors at play if you’re looking to get a clear and quality photo.
Be sure to use the flash setting when you find yourself in dark and shadow-prone underwater settings. You can turn off your flash when you’re in more shallow water, as natural light is still present.
If you’re scared you won’t be able to focus your camera on time when a fish decides to dart your way, be sure to use the spot focus mode so you can be ready when opportunity strikes.
Get close, but not too close
Getting closer to the subject means your photo will be more likely to capture the details of the vocal point and, in turn, get a stunning shot of your subject. Taking pictures underwater is quite a different ball game than on land, as water reduces the colour and sharpness of pictures.
It might be tempting to get close to your subject and snap away, but you must also remember that you must be respectful of the environment. This is also to ensure your own safety,, as a few aquatic lifeforms are not as friendly (or non-poisonous) as others.
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