7 Mistakes EVERY Underwater Photographer Makes

We've all been there. Use these tips to make sure you maximize your dive time, reduce frustration, and bring home the best images possible when shooting underwater photo and video. TUTORIAL VIDEOS I MENTION    • Exposure and Your Histogram      • Underwater Strobe Positioning Tutorial      • 3 Basic Tips for Positioning Strobes      • 5 Underwater Composition Tips   LEARN UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY 10 Chapters, articles, & videos with everything you need to know: https://tutorials.brentdurand.com/learn MY CAMERA GEAR Please support your local camera retailers when possible. Canon R5: https://amzn.to/3XkgBiZ Canon EF 8-15mm Fisheye: https://www.backscatter.com/Canon-8-1... Canon RF 14-35mm f/4L: https://www.backscatter.com/Canon-RF-... Sea&Sea MDX-R5 Housing: https://www.backscatter.com/Sea-Sea-C... Zen DP-230 Dome Port: https://www.backscatter.com/Zen-230mm... Backscatter MW4300 Light (x2): https://www.backscatter.com/Backscatt... Retra Flash PRO (x2): https://www.backscatter.com/Retra-Fla... Ultralight Control Systems: https://www.backscatter.com/brand/Ult... SportDiver SmartPhone Housing: https://amzn.to/3W9ZmQM GoPro HERO9 Black: https://amzn.to/3QALQnY See all My Camera Gear [video]: https://tutorials.brentdurand.com/gear/ ULTIMATE GEAR GUIDES Best Strobes Guide: https://tutorials.brentdurand.com/und... Best Video Lights Guide: https://tutorials.brentdurand.com/vid... Best Macro Diopters: https://tutorials.brentdurand.com/bes... Enjoy! -Brent 0:01 - Intro 1:11 - Camera Check 2:52 - Always use your Dome Port Cover 3:57 - Listen to the Dive Site Briefing 4:45 - Have a Vision for your Photo 5:21 - Review Your Images 6:29 - Always Check Strobe Positioning 7:27 - Always Pack with a Checklist #underwaterphotography #phototutorial #phototips