Underwater Photography
DIVE Magazine's Underwater Photography section features some of the best images, tips and techniques from some of the world's best underwater photographers
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!
Artificial Intelligence in underwater photography – a force for good, or evil?
Jenny Stock considers the impact of AI on the world of underwater photography, and how she uses it to create perfect pictures
Insta360 unveils new X5 model of its 360° action camera
Insta360's game-changing 360° action camera gets an update with launch of the new X5 model and its host of new features
Review – Nikon Z6III mirrorless camera
The Underwater Photography Guide's Nirupam Nigam reviews the versatile Nikon Z6III mirrorless camera and its brand new sensor
Thailand bans entry-level divers from using cameras underwater
The Thai government has introduced a ban on cameras for entry-level divers, part of a raft of measures to better protect the nation's reefs
DIVE’s Big Shot Portraits – THE WINNERS!
Check out the winning and highly commended images from our Big Shot Portraits underwater photography competition!
Shark trust launches new shark photography competition
The Shark Trust has launched its new photography competition, with prizes for the best shots of sharks, rays, skates, chimaeras and eggcases
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
DIVE’s Big Shot Portraits – win an Aggressor liveaboard trip to Thailand
Enter DIVE's Big Shot Portraits underwater photography competition to win an Aggressor Adventures liveaboard trip to the Similan Islands
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
The Young Dive Ambassadors of Atlantis Dumaguete
Jenny Stock rediscovers the joy of diving thanks to the Young Dive Ambassadors programme at Atlantis Resort, Dumaguete
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
Jenny Stock takes the plunge at new LEGOLAND underwater exhibit
Jenny Stock photographs a dazzling array of LEGO underwater critters in a new exhibit at LEGOLAND Windsor, UK.
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
Inspiring Hope – an interview with Cristina ‘Mitty’ Mittermeier
Graeme Green talks to Cristina 'Mitty' Mittermeier about close calls with ocean giants, her new book, and her favourite scuba diving locations
Featured Photographer – Justine Tan
Justine Tan from Sabah, Malaysia, is a medical doctor and udnerwater photographer with a particular passion for nudibranchs
Review: Insta360 X4 – the 360° 8K action camera
Insta360's X4 is capable of filming 360° footage in 8K resolution. Award-winning underwater camerawoman Jenny Stock put one to the test
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!
Take a dive with Insta360 X4: The best waterproof 360° action camera
Insta360's groundbreaking 360° camera has received a much-anticipated update to 8K resolution with the launch of the new Insta360 X4
Alex Mustard appointed president of the British Society of Underwater Photographers
Dr Alex Mustard MBE has been named as the new President of the British Society of Underwater Photographers
Win a free Bilikiki liveaboard trip in Emperor Divers’ new photo competition
Win a Solomon Islands liveaboard trip on board the MV Bilikiki with Emperor Divers' new photography competition, 'My Emperor Story'.
DIVE’s Biggest Shots of 2024
Have your say on DIVE Magazine's best underwater photographer of the year in our Best of the Big Shots 2024 poll
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
‘Toxic Trumps’ – venomous sea creatures and how to treat their stings
Jenny Stock ranks the venomous creatures that lurk underwater, and details the treatment if you're unlucky enough to get stung.
Wild Edges – an interview with photographer Rebecca Douglas
Photographer Rebecca Douglas talks to Joanne O’Brien about her connection to the sea, and the wild edges of the UK coast
Where Oceans Meet – the amazing biodiversity of Cornwall
Three ocean currents meet in the waters around Cornwall. Lewis Jeffries explores the vast diversity of marine life that thrives there as a result
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.
DIVE’s Big Shot Bright and Beautiful – THE WINNERS!
Check out the winning and highly commended from our Big Shot Bright and Beautiful underwater photography competition!
Review: Sharkpedia, A Brief Compendium of Shark Lore by Daniel C Abel
A pocket-size treat for shark lovers - a review of Sharkpedia, A Brief Compendium of Shark Lore by Daniel C Abel, Princeton University Press
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