Tips for Underwater Photography

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Underwater photography is something very unique from other form of photography. The reason being, one need new set of skills to perform such type. The first one bring you have to be a good scuba diver in order to go underwater, also apart from that you have to be knowledgeable under water photographer. Such type is different from other type of photography. One has to be more technically sound for clicking such photos and videos.With the rise in underwater photography and videographer services, the world under water has come to the surface. Many people are very curious about the things happening beneath the sea. The professionals, who capture underwater world, make their life’s goal to bring you some of the breath taking images and superb quality videos enhancing the life under sea. The skill set required for such photography and videographer is very different. One has to be a good diver also has to be a good photographer and videographer.The whole aspect of photography and videography changed when you approach such type of task. From the technology till the camera everything is different when it comes to such type. One has to be very up-close towards the subject in order to get desired image. The images in water are distorted if you are far from your subject. So, one has to be very close to the subject in order to get desired image. Along with such photographers or videographer’s services, underwater photography is also used for underwater wedding shoots, scavenger hunts, and many more. Wedding videographers in Dubai are recognised for such services.Today let’s take a look at some tips for newbie’s to capture the world underneath:-

    One has to have relevant certificate to underwater, first of all to start with. Alsop the equipment used is very expensive and of very unique quality.

Proper housing of your DSLR is very important and vital for such type of photography. Also but the housing of the same brand as your camera is. Ikelite, Sea&Sea, Subal, Seacam, are some of the very reputed brands.

*     Proper use of flash or technically known as strobe is very important. Flash is important as it penetrates deeper in water. And the more it penetrates the better reflection you get of colours, generating proper image.

    Choose proper lenses for relevant image. Lenses like Aperture, Macro, Zoom Lenses, Prime Lenses, Telephoto Lenses, Normal Lenses, and Wide Angle are some of the lenses. Choosing the right one is very important depending on the type of location and the creatures you are shooting. The highly recommended one is macro lenses for all beginners. Also with moving creatures one has to be very fast to click such images.

*     Get very close to the subject, as you are wearing mask and not much light underwater. One can easily misjudge the distance so the closer you get the better chance of getting proper image.

Lastly, it is very important to get properly trained for such adventure. So, courses for such photography are recommended. Spend some time underwater, click images and check your flaws then try again. It is very good profession and you bring something unique for the world to see. Good Luck!

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