Blackwater photography is a genre of underwater imaging that has achieved some prominence recently. Wetpixel Editor Adam Hanlon chats to pro photographer and Manager of Crystal Blue Resort, Anilao Mike Bartick about what blackwater photography is, how to set it up, and some key diving skills needed to capture these amazing images.

When this was recorded, Mike was in Manila, and at times his connection has affected the audio quality of the episode. What he says is so valuable for people planning to shoot blackwater, that this is a minor inconvenience!

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