Staff you have to work for us.
Defender is a secondary badge you can display if you're interested in supporting SB in a
lawsuit we're involved in currently.
Photographer is an optional badge. Selecting it gives you more storage space in the photo gallery also.
Any of these - as well as other options can be found in your group memberships - a menu option off your UserCP.
Many - like Instructor, DM etc. require verification as they allow access to other areas.
ScubaBoard - Group Memberships
Others you can just select. Then designate which group you'd like to display at the bottom of the same screen.
Supporting options are here:
ScubaBoard - Paid Subscriptions
This link is found off the Board Features dropdown menu.