http://www.divephotoguide.com/ Latest news on DivePhotoGuide.com en-us copyright 2009 - www.divephotoguide.com jason@divephotoguide.com (Jason Heller) webmaster@divephotoguide.com (Jason Heller) http://www.divephotoguide.com/img/rss_logo.jpg http://www.divephotoguide.com/ http://www.divephotoguide.com//still-photography-continuous-lighting/ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:00:00 -0500
Use LED video lights for photography with "continuous lighting" ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//double-exposures/ Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:52:11 -0500
Mark Fuller explains how to master taking double or multiple exposure images ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//content-aware-fill-photoshop-cs5/ Fri, 08 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400
Jason Bradley teaches us how to use one of Photoshop CS5's most loved features - Content Aware Fill ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//noise-reduction-tool-lightroom-3-acr-6-0/ Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:04:22 -0400
Jason Bradley gives a step by step tutorial on how to use Adobe's new noise reduction tool ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//watermarking-lightroom-3/ Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:05:44 -0400
Professional photographer Jason Bradley gives a step by step tutorial on how to use the new watermarking feature in Lightroom 3 ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//correcting-tonal-problems/ Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:16:09 -0400
Doug Sloss writes a step by step tutorial to correcting tonal problems in an underwater photograph ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//close-focus-wide-angle-snoots/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:05:25 -0400
Hergen Spalink explains how to use snoots when shooting close focus wide angle underwater photography to achieve some unique and striking images ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//self-modeling/ Fri, 21 May 2010 17:20:34 -0400
When Keri Wilk found himself without a model, he got creative the camera's self timer function and used himself as the model. Learn how he did it. ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-photography-models/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:17:00 -0500
Adding a "human element" to your images can make a big impact ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-snoot-photography/ Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:33:13 -0500
Keri Wilk explains the secrets to using snoots in underwater photography ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//free-diving-photography/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:37:55 -0500
Learn the nuances of underwater free diving photography in this guide by professional free diver photographer Ethan Daniels ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//super-macro-underwater-photography--definitive-guide-part-5/ Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:07:29 -0500
The technical side of super macro underwater photography by Keri Wilk ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//advanced-underwater-lighting-techniques/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:59:50 -0500
Once you have mastered traditional underwater lighting techniques, you're ready to experiment with more advanced approaches to lighting that can add a creative look to your underwater images... ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-photography-ttl/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:48:14 -0500
All DSLR cameras have a senor that determines the proper amount of strobe light required to achieve a proper exposure, and squelches the strobe at the appropriate point. This is referred to as Through-the-lens (TTL) exposure control. TTL is not in... ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//color-temperature-white-balance-underwater-lighting/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:41:24 -0500
In photography, underwater or otherwise, color temperature relates to the color cast of different light sources. To understand white balance, you must first understand color temperature. Due to the principles of light underwater, it is important f... ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//preventing-backscatter-underwater-photography/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:39:21 -0500
Backscatter is the nemisis of underwater photography. Backscatter is the illumination of the particulate matter in the water between you and your subject. Learn how to prevent backscatter in your images ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//ambient-light-underwater-photography/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:37:05 -0500
Shooting underwater photography in ambient light without strobes requires adherence to certain guidelines in order to produce good images... ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-photography-light-quality/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:34:35 -0500
Creating pleasing underwater lighting is a subjective endeavor. Light quality is essentially a combination of: the size of your light source relative to the subject and the level of diffusion, the direction of the light, the quantity of light, and... ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-photography-strobe-positioning/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:32:03 -0500
In underwater photography, the positioning of your strobes plays a vitally important role in the quality of your underwater lighting... ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-strobes-connections/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:29:35 -0500
External strobes are an essential part of an underwater photographers gear kit. Underwater strobes are flash guns that provide the necessary artificial light to compensate for the absorption of light underwater. Without strobes, underwater images ... ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//basic-principles-light-underwater/ Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:17:03 -0500
Are your images feeling a little blue? Have you been wondering why the amazing colors from your dive never made it into your images? Water absorbs light very quickly due to the fact that water is exponentially denser than air. Not only does this ... ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//digital-workflow-underwater-photography/ Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:01:49 -0500
Digital workflow is a fundamental part of the image making process, and one that is often overlooked by newer photographers. Over time you will amass hundreds or (more likely) thousands of images. Cataloging and organizing these images becomes a k... ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//surf-photography/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:12:08 -0500
Surf Photography is very different from dive photography. Learn the nuances of this exciting form of water photography ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//quickly-removing-color-cast/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:45:43 -0500
Learn how to quickly remove a color cast from your underwater photographs in Photoshop from this tutorial by Doug Sloss ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//editing-tutorial-intro/ Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:21:47 -0500
Learn how to edit your underwater images using Photoshop ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//reflections/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:35:42 -0500
Reflections are a nice creative twist to your underwater photography. Learn why they occur and how to photography them in this guide by Keri Wilk ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-wide-angle-tips-techniques/ Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:56:40 -0500
Shooting wide is both challenging and rewarding. You have learned that it requires attention to both the foreground and background and how the two work together to become a cohesive striking image. Here are some practical tips to get you going, or... ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//file-types/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:55:52 -0400
Not sure what RAW is? Confused about which format you should be shooting in? This guide will help you pick the right file type for your underwater photographs ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//exposure-bracketing/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:15:41 -0400
Bracketing can help ensure you get a good exposure. Learn how this technique can help your underwater photography ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//metering/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:10:08 -0400
A guide to metering for underwater wide angle photography ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//abstracts/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:59:24 -0400
Underwater abstracts can be challenging, but a successful one can be very rewarding. Learn how to create great underwater abstracts in this guide by Keri Wilk ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-photographer-s-guide-snell-s-window/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:59:59 -0400
Snell's window is creative way to add that extra something to your underwater photographs. Learn how to create images with Snell's window in this article by Martin Edge. ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-photographer-s-guide-shooting-sunbursts/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:46:20 -0400
Subursts can add a lot to your image, but they can be tricky. This guide by professional photographer Aaron Wong will help you learn how to shoot into the sun ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-photographer-s-guide-black-white-photography/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:24:37 -0400
A guide to creating black & white underwater photographs by Jason Bradley ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-photograper-s-guide-silhouettes/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:58:38 -0400
A guide to shooting underwater silhouette photographs ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-photographer-s-guide-bokeh/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:41:14 -0400
A guide to shooting bokeh images underwater by Martin Edge ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-photograper-s-guide-photographing-shipwrecks/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:30:44 -0400
A guide to shooting shipwrecks by David Doubilet ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//over-unders/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:24:02 -0400
A guide to shooting over-unders / split shots, or, the half and half by David Doubilet ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-photographer-s-guide-close-focus-wide-angle/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:10:51 -0400
Close focus wide angle underwater photography can be tricky at first, but once with some guidance it can be a great way to produce creative underwater images. Article by Alex Mustard ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//tips-techniques-for-underwater-macro-photography/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:40:38 -0400
Techniques and tips for underwater macro photography ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//lighting-guide-underwater-macro-photography/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:17:07 -0400
A guide to lighting for underwater macro photography ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//lighting-wide-angle-underwater-photography/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:37:47 -0400
Wide angle underwater photography requires a particular approach to lighting. Learn how ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//equipment-wide-angle-underwater/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:31:20 -0400
Wide angle photography can be shot with a compact or DSLR camera. In either instance, there are additional pieces of equipment that you will need beyond the camera itself to provide the ability to shoot at a wide angle of view. Regardless of the e... ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//wide-angle-underwater-photography/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:24:13 -0400
Generally, any lens with a focal length less than the equivalent of 35mm is considered wide angle. ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-photographer-s-guide--macro-photography-equipment/ Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:54:31 -0400
A guide to choosing the right equipment for underwater macro photography ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//underwater-photographer-s-guide-composition/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:50:06 -0400
Composition can make or break your photograph. Creativity is paramount in composition, but there are some guidelines that can help. ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//introduction-macro-photography/ Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:36:07 -0400
An underwater photographer's guide to macro photography ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//super-macro-underwater-photography--definitive-guide-part-4/ Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:07:00 -0400
In Part 4 of the definitive guide to super macro underwater photography Keri Wilk provides insight into focusing techniques and general super macro tips ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//super-macro-underwater-photography--definitive-guide-part-3/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:33:00 -0400
In Part 3 of the definitive guide to super macro underwater photography Keri Wilk focuses on lighting techniques ]]> http://www.divephotoguide.com//super-macro-underwater-photography--definitive-guide-part-2b/ Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:56:00 -0400
Part 2B of the definitive guide to super macro underwater photography focuses on using extension tubes and diopters by Keri Wilk ]]>