Macro Photography
The weirdest and most wonderful critters are often the smallest, and the only way to see them up close is through the best underwater macro photography
Underwater Magic – an extract from Michal Štros’ new book
A review and extract from Czech photographer Michal Štros’ beautiful new book, accompanied by some of his stunning and artistic photography
DIVE’s Big Shot Man-Made – the winners
The winners from DIVE’s Big Shot Man-Made underwater photography competition, as featured in our Autumn ’26 print magazine
Shifting focus – an interview with Fabi Fregonesi
Fabi Fregonesi talks to DIVE about overcoming her fear of the ocean and leaving the corporate world for underwater photography
Ocean Art 2026 underwater photo competition opens for entries
The Underwater Photography Guide has opened submissions for the 15th annual Ocean Art underwater photo competition
Eight arms, six lamps and one perfect shot – mastering macro with Nur Tucker
Award-winning photographer Nur Tucker on the art of mastering macro photography in the black sands of Lembeh Strait
DIVE’s Big Shot Creative – the winners
The winners from our Big Shot Creative underwater photography competition, as featured in our Summer '26 print magazine
DIVE Magazine Summer 2026 preview
You don't want to miss our Spring 2025 issue and our interview with top photographer Cathy Holmes, plus our in-depth guide to liveaboard safety
DIVE’s Big Shot Light and Shadow – the winners
The winners from our Big Shot Light & Shadow underwater photography competition, as featured in our Spring '26 print magazine
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 winners announced
Matty Smith's image of two Southern elephant seal pups has been crowned winner of Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026.
Featured Photographer: Christoph Dörnemann
Check out this fantastic portfolio of stunning macro shots from our latest Featured Photographer, Christoph Dörnemann
Soft coral macro photo wins Close Up Photographer of the Year award
Underwater photographer Ross Gudgeon wins the seventh edition of Close Up Photographer of the Year with a soft coral macro shot
Ocean Art 2025 underwater photography competition winners announced
The winners of the 2025 Ocean Art Underwater Photography competition have been announced - check them out here.
Featured Photographer: Nur Tucker
'Beneath the Surface, Beyond the Ordinary' - Nur Tucker brings a wide range of photographic technques to her underwater canvas
Big Shot Patterns & Textures – the winners!
All the winning images from our Big Shot Patterns & Textures underwater photography competition – as featured in our Autumn ’25 magazine
Featured Photographer: Aniek Stevense
Aniek Stevense is a self-confessed supermacro-loving 'nudinerd' from the Netherlands - check out her stunning pictures here.
Featured Photographer – Ilaria Mariagiulia Rizzuto
Ilaria Mariagiulia Rizzuto is an award-winning photographer from Verona, Italy. Check out this fantastic portfolio of her underwater images
‘Voyage of Discovery’ – finding new dive sites in Raja Ampat
Jenny Stock boards the Raja Ampat Aggressor in search of uncharted dive sites in the world's most biodiverse reefs
‘Pierless’ – the myriad photographic opportunities of Barbados’ Cement Pier
Award-winning underwater photographer Catherine Holmes discusses the many learning opportunities at one single Barabados dive site
Featured Photographer: Bella Zandoná
Check out this fantastic portfolio from our latest Featured Photographer, Seattle-based marine biologist and photographer, Isabella Zandoná
Thalassa Dive Resorts – the best of Manado and Lembeh
Thalassa's Manado and Lembeh resorts are far away from the mass tourism and home to some of the world's most amazing coral reefs.
Painting with light – an interview with Catherine Holmes
Catherine Holmes talks about her journey from amateur snapper to award-winning underwater photographer - and being bitten by a crocodile!
Review: Canon EOS R5 Mark II
The Underwater Photography Guide's Nirupam Nigam reviews the substantial upgrades of the new Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Alan J Powderham’s Coral Triangle Cameos
In his latest book Coral Triangle Cameos, Alan Powderhan focuses on the diminutive yet vital and often overlooked inhabitants of coral reefs
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 winners announced
Check out the stunning winning images from each category in the 2025 Underwater Photographer of the Year competition
Best of DIVE’s Big Shots 2024
The winners of our readers' poll of the best images from our Big Shot underwater photography competitions of 2024
Featured Photographer – Justine Tan
Justine Tan from Sabah, Malaysia, is a medical doctor and udnerwater photographer with a particular passion for nudibranchs
Ocean Art 2024 underwater photography competition winners announced
The winners of the Underwater Photography Guide's 2024 Ocean Art contest have been announced - check out the category winners here!
52 Assignments: Underwater Photography with Alex Mustard
Alex Mustard's 52 Assignments: Underwater Photography is packed with tips to improve your technique - here are 3 to get you started
Review: Alex Mustard’s 52 Assignments in Underwater Photography
Ideas to get your creative juices flowing - Jenny Stock reviews the new '52 Assignments - Underwater Photography' by Alex Mustard
Underwater Photographer of the Year 2025 is open
The Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) 2025 contest is open, with entries accepted from 1 November 2024 until 4 January 2025.
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