Preparing to Try Underwater Photography
The ability to capture underwater images could make a rewarding addition to your photography skill set. It’s an enjoyable new challenge which puts your skills to the test, and allows you to take some incredible photographs in locations which you don’t come across everyday.
You’ll need the right equipment in order to get started. It can be pricey, but it’s worth the investment. The right camera, housing, lens, strobe and port are all very important to have. Consider what budget you can stretch to and choose a decent option possible, as you definitely do get what you pay for.
If you’re not already able to dive, it might be a good idea to get used to this beforehand. Learning to dive at the same time as taking photographs is going to be incredibly difficult, and it may prove too much for some people. You need to know that you’re able to hold yourself in position in order to take your photograph, and you’ll need to be in control of the situation so that you don’t just float back up to the top.
Another skill to master before taking to the water is capturing a good image in a dimly-lit space. Take some small-scale photographs with your underwater equipment to get used to capturing small, tricky images. Experiment with the flash and the distances required to get a decent picture. This will give you added confidence in your abilities once you’re in an underwater environment.