Underwater photography

Learn how to start with underwater photography and take beautiful photos.

Last updated 9/2025

English

What you'll learn

Basic knowledge of light physics in the context of underwater photography with drawings and easy explanations
How do I choose the optimal equipment for underwater photography? What features are important? How do I prepare my kit for work?
An overview of underwater photography support systems and how to use them. Sample photos.
Lots of sample underwater photos with settings. All taken by me.
About 220 minutes of video content.

5 sections • 16 lectures • 3h 48m total length

Introduction of me and course content6:37
Introduction of me and this course. Short intro.

Cameras important features. Part 118:07
What features are important choosing camera for underwater photography. Part 1
Cameras important feature. Part 215:39
What features are important choosing camera for underwater photography. Part 2
Autofocus systems17:55
Explanation of different autofocus systems. Which is the best for underwater photography.
Lenses and theory of optic. Part 121:19
Lenses, optical converters. How and when use them. Part 1
Lenses and theory of optic. Part 218:05
Lenses, optical converters. How and when use them. Part 2

In this course you will learn everything about underwater photography from the beginning.

First, I'll tell you what the difference is between water and air and why underwater photography is difficult. How vision and colors change and what distortions are introduced by the water-air environment.
In the following steps, you'll learn how to properly select underwater photography equipment: housings, cameras. What features it should have, and what's important.
I will also talk a lot about lighting, because it is one of the most important elements of underwater photography.
I will also tell you how to prepare your equipment for underwater work to ensure the optimal set-up.
Some topics are expanded on because I believe they're important in underwater photography, and many beginner photographers aren't aware of them. I went through this myself once, learning from my mistakes. I hope your path is easier.

The course includes many original drawings and photos illustrating the topics covered.

English is not my primary language, so I sometimes make mistakes, but this makes the course understandable to everyone :)

If you have any comments about the course or topics you'd like me to cover, please let me know.

All photos published in course are taken by me :)

For scuba divers and free divers who want to share their passion by showing photos of the underwater world