The gallery is organized into several pages to speed load times. There’s also links to Joe’s land galleries too.
Macro photography uses specialized lenses and precise lighting to reveal the hidden world of the ocean’s smallest creatures. Nnudibranchs, shrimp, gobies, and other tiny animals often go unnoticed by the casual diver. With subjects sometimes no larger than the size of a grain of sand, macro photography requires patience, buoyancy control, and maybe assistance from an assistant or spotter.
Wide angle underwater photography comes with unique challenges. The ocean suspends particles and filters out color. A number of techniques are use to overcome these issues, including the use of lighting and close-focus techniques as well as scouting out the clearest water.
Joe frequently visit the jungles in places like Vietnam, Borneo and Costa Rica to photography an extraordinary array of birds and wildlife. Costa Rica is a hot spot for birds and wildlife, boasting extraordinary biodiversity as a result of its unique position as a land bridge between North and South America.
Joe frequently visit the jungles in places like Vietnam, Borneo and Costa Rica to photography an extraordinary array of birds and wildlife. Costa Rica is a hot spot for birds and wildlife, boasting extraordinary biodiversity as a result of its unique position as a land bridge between North and South America.
Joe’s Photography Journey
Joe began building his gallery in 1996 while working as a NAUI Assistant Instructor at a university. As a young engineer, he built his own, homemade video camera housing that he designed and built in his garage. When digital cameras and underwater housings became more widely available, he quickly adopted the new technology and expanded his capabilities.
Teaching Workshops Abroad
In addition to his extensive diving and photography experience, Joe has a real talent for teaching. He doesn’t just explain how to use a camera underwater—he helps people feel confident capturing beautiful images. His hands-on approach and clear guidance make photography accessible and fun, even in the challenging conditions of the ocean. See the About page for a more extensive look at Joe’s background.
