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Going underwater can be a very enjoyable experience. As you scuba dive, you are bound to see a lot of beautiful things-things you may never see before. Have you ever wanted to capture these memories so that you can look back on them later on? Maybe you've thought that this was an
impossible task, seeing as how most cameras do not work when underwater.

However, there are some specially built pieces of photography equipment designed to take underwater photos.

If you want to capture those unbelievable sights while scuba diving, you'll want to consider underwater photography.

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What Do I Need to Do In Order to Become an Underwater Photographer? 

So maybe you have a passion for photography and scuba diving and wish to combine the two into something to do as a hobby or as a career, but you're wondering how to do it? Well, it's pretty straight forward. In order to become an underwater photographer, you will first want to work on your scuba diving skills. Make sure you can scuba dive well before adding in something else to the mix.

Once you are a decent enough scuba diver, you can then take an underwater photography class to hone your skills as a photographer. This underwater photography class can lead to certification. Once you have certification, you'll want to invest in quality underwater photography equipment.

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So what exactly IS underwater photography?  

Basically, it is the taking of photographs underwater. Taking photographs underwater may be done for a variety of purposes, such as to see a sunken ship, or, most commonly, for the enjoyment of scuba divers.

Many scuba divers hire underwater photographers to take pictures of them and the environment around them while underwater.

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Why to Consider Underwater Photography? 

By now you've received quite a bit of information on underwater photography, but you are probably still wondering about the usefulness of it for you as a scuba diver. Below are two reasons why to consider underwater photography.
  • Memories that Last a Lifetime. Do you remember the first time you saw a beautiful creature underwater? It was probably a very glorious sight, something you wanted to remember for a very long time. However, you only saw it once and then it was gone. Underwater photography can allow you to capture memories like these and preserve them so others can see them.
  • Show Them to Others. Not everyone is able to go scuba diving. Showing people who are unable to scuba dive pictures of what it looks like underwater can be a very fun thing to do. If you get underwater photography done, you can show the pictures to friends and relatives so that they can see what goes on when you go scuba diving.

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How Does Underwater Photography Work? 

Basically, specialized photography equipment, made specifically for underwater-usage, is used by a skilled photographer. This underwater photographer will be taking pictures while scuba diving, so you can call this person a diver/photographer.

As such, the diver/photographer must be skilled both in taking pictures and in scuba diving so that the process goes smoothly and safely.

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I am a scuba diving instructor living in Fiji. I have been teaching scuba since 1992 in the Caribbean and since 1996 in Fiji (yes been living here for... (more)

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