Getting Started with Underwater Photography

Welcome to the wonderful world of underwater photography!
Like most scuba divers, you're probably already enamored with the beauty, mystery and fantasy of the underwater world. Now you're ready to take the next step in joining the ranks of those who share a passion for capturing the essence of these unique environments. Underwater photography can become a lifelong adventure, which will mean something very different to each of us. Whether you intend to take snapshots to show your friends and family, or create fine art renditions of the world below, travel to exotic destinations, or just capture your kids playing in the pool, you have to start somewhere.
So start your journey with the DivePhotoGuide beginner's guide to underwater photography.
Underwater Photography Glossary
Developed by Adobe Systems in 1998, this color space was designed to encompass most of the colors achievable on CMYK color printers, but by using RGB primary colors on a device such as a computer monitor. The Adobe RGB color space encompasses roughly 50% of the visible colors specified by the Lab color space, improving upon the gamut of the sRGB color space primarily in cyan-greens





