Q&A with Matty

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 strobe positioning we can reduce it greatly.

So you’ve booked your next trip and you’re keen to take some memorable underwater photographs....   I’ve put together 5 tips for underwater travel photographers to help you get the best out of your photo trip:   Don’t get caught with your pants down!...

I love underwater photography, I really do! And I guess if you’re reading this you have some level of interest too. What I love nearly as much as underwater photography itself is technology and gear advancements that enhance and improve the whole picture taking...

To create an over under photo you are basically creating a window into another world where light and focus behave on a totally different playing field.  Especially when shooting through a curved optic such as a dome shaped port.   The refraction of water caused...