Underwater Macro Photography

Practical camera guides and photography techniques for underwater macro subjects.

Underwater Macro Photography

This section focuses on the practical side of underwater macro photography, from camera settings and lighting to composition and respectful subject behaviour.

Better Macro Photography

A practical guide to composition, lighting, subject behaviour and respectful macro photography.

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Our Camera Setup

An overview of the equipment we use for underwater macro photography.

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TG-7 + Mini Flash 2

Practical settings and setup notes for the Olympus TG-7 with the Backscatter Mini Flash 2.

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TG-7 Nudibranch Settings

Camera settings aimed specifically at photographing nudibranchs and small macro subjects.

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Nudibranch settings - blog post

TG-7 Macro Technique

Composition, focusing, lighting and technique for sharper underwater macro images.

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Improve technique - blog post

Why We Chose the TG-7

Why the TG-7 is such a useful compact camera for travel and underwater macro photography.

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GoPro Underwater Settings

Practical guidance for using a GoPro underwater and understanding where it fits best.

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Nudibranch Photography at Night

Focus light use, gentle strobe technique, better awareness and calmer buddy communication for night macro dives.

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