Hello, I'm Matty Smith
Underwater PhotographerWhen I’m not in the water taking photographs I am usually thinking about being in the water taking photographs.
I love showing people the treasures we have in our oceans, how fragile they are & the importance of protecting them.
Underwater Photography
Workshops
Take better photos…
The waters of Sydney and NSW are abundant with incredible underwater photography opportunities just waiting to be taken. Join international award winning underwater photographer Matty Smith on one of his underwater photography workshops. Ranging from beginner to advanced around Sydney, Wollongong and trips further afield in Australia and abroad.
Underwater Photography
Prints
Brighten your space…
A selection of Matty’s favourite, limited edition fine art prints from his highly collectable and iconic “man of war” portfolio to his beloved and mystical sea dragons.
Q&A with Matty
How to avoid BACKSCATTER in underwater photos
Backscatter is the illumination of particles in the water by your lights. It's the nemesis of underwater photographers. Although it can never be eliminated completely, by paying attention to our...
How to remove SCRATCHES from a plastic DOME PORT
Nothing ruins an underwater photograph quicker than scratches on your dome port. In this video I show you a quick and easy way to remove a large scratch from a plastic/acrylic dome port. Everything you need can be purchased from a regular hardware store for about...
Improve your under water photography INSTANTLY | 3 tips for beginners
In this video I share my top 3 tips for beginners to help you improve your underwater photography instantly with out spending a single dollar. Perfect for those of you just starting out in underwater photography. [youtube...
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