I have seen a big push with this discipline of photography recently having joined it myself 3 years ago after doing a freediving course and buying my first underwater camera set up. And because of this I have started
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More and more action cameras, even smart phones are being released to purchase, all great entry points for the budding in water photographer. Even compacts and micro 4/3 now come with incredible features and specs and are all more than good enough to get some world beating photos.
So, what is it?
Well, it's pretty simple, and that's what I love about this type of photography. It's just you, a waterproof camera and any body of open water. No need for tanks, no need for dive plans (although knowing what you want to photograph definately helps!) just keep it simple. It's aimed at:
www.inwaterphotographeroftheyear.com
More and more action cameras, even smart phones are being released to purchase, all great entry points for the budding in water photographer. Even compacts and micro 4/3 now come with incredible features and specs and are all more than good enough to get some world beating photos.
So, what is it?
Well, it's pretty simple, and that's what I love about this type of photography. It's just you, a waterproof camera and any body of open water. No need for tanks, no need for dive plans (although knowing what you want to photograph definately helps!) just keep it simple. It's aimed at:
- Surf photographers
- Freedivers
- Snorkelers
- Wave photographers
- Swimmers
- Spearfishers
- Surfers, bodyboarders, kayakers, (anyone in the water at the time or on the water).
- scuba divers who want to just jump in, free of tanks and all that gear.
- Pool photographers (Mostly doing fashion)
- Marine biologists taking photos and videos of marine life on the surface
- Many more people and water sports enthusiasts
