Using a dive light for Macro lighting in u/w photography?

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Many u/w photographers like the Macro shooting for the creatures. Usually the strobes are the primary lighting tools for you. But do you know your backup dive light can also do it? With proper position and composition, you can shot unique images without the extra cost of a strobe.

Why? As you know, the Macro shooting is shot the macro subjects up close. Only a single point of light is needed to illuminate the macro creatures and make them show their original colors. That's enough. In that case, a dive torch with narrow beams can do it.

Using this dive torch to create a spotlight, you can actually see the beam range before shooting a picture.

Bright your dive light around the side of the subject, rather than head-on. It can create the slide lighting. It could accentuate textures and make the image a bit moodier. Handy dive light works well especially for subjects in the sand such as stargazer and seahorses, which aren’t too skittish to move if you place a dive torch close by.

Dive torches can also be used to backlight for sedentary subjects. If the subject doesn’t move at all, then you can simply rest the torch in the sand or an empty spot. However, if the subject is swimming or in the water column, then you’ll need another diver to hold the light.

What’s your experience? More tips and suggestions are always welcomed.
 
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