Wide Angle Photography Underwater
Wide angle underwater photography comes with unique challenges. The ocean suspends particles that disrupt clarity and the water filters out color. Different techniques can be used to overcome these issues such as the use of lighting, close-focus techniques, and scouting out the clearest water.
Choosing Your Camera
The first thing to consider is what type of camera should you use for snorkeling or diving. Depending on your budget and experience level, choose from an action camera like a GoPro, or maybe go for a compact or more advanced mirrorless and DSLR. Second, choose a housing that is specific for your camera. Finally, consider whether or not you plan to do scuba diving, and whether you plan to mostly do video or photography. Depending on your goals, you may want to consider strobes or video lights. This is where snorkeling offers some benefits – the need for lighting is less of a concern because you can rely more on natural sunlight in shallow water.
Classes are Easy and Fun
Classes can be highly beneficial if you take them from the right instructor. You’ll even make new friends too. The training ensures you enjoy more time creating good photos and are less apt to missing shots. Joe shares valuable insights and tips that you might not find in books or online tutorials. “Time and time again I see people learn more in 5 minutes of asking me questions than they learn in hours of online tutorials.”