Underwater photography is a cool thing to do. As a photographer, I learned to get in touch with the things around me by doing underwater photography. While investing in underwater gear can be tough on the budget, I believe it’s wise if you plan to take up the hobby. If you’re like me and you want to explore the deep blue sea, here are a few tips for you to take beautiful underwater photos.
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Use your camera’s underwater mode, if you have it
Light behaves differently underwater than on land. As you go deeper, light is filtered out. Going deeper means less light, and what you see with your eyes can be different from what your pictures say. Your camera’s underwater mode helps filter out the blue, so your subject’s real color pops up in the actual photo—just like how you saw them with your own eyes.
Stay close to your subject
If you have a definite subject, stay close to it (but beware of the harmful ones… like sharks and other underwater predators). When you cut the distance of light from your subject, the image will come out clearer and more detailed.
Composition matters
Going underwater does not mean you’ll have to get rid of the photography tips you learned “on land.” Use your creative style to create pleasing images. Remember the rule of thirds, frame filling, and patterns when you go underwater.
Don’t be afraid to use the macro mode
Use your camera’s macro mode to have a closer shot that will make your images one of a kind. It will help show off important details.
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Hi, Peter Benedict from Fresno, California here. Read more photography tips when you visit this blog.
