Member Introductions

[Joel Chan 0]

Hello hello! 

I'm Joel from Singapore, and im a very novice uw photog. With a preference for the macro critters, i dont think i got enough artistic abilties in me to do wide angle stuff. 

Look forward to tips tricks and criticism on how to improve! 

 

Cheers! 

[bghazzal 55]

Hi there,

I'm Ben - I work in diving and love underwater video, not really interested in photography but moving images rock my world.

I'm currently in Asia and interested in expanding what I do and upgrading what I use

 

Cheers,

 

Ben

[mantamad 0]

Hi, my name is col. I have a Panasonic lx10 set up with twin strobes & twin led lights in a nauticam housing.

Looking to upgrade to a gh5 tho.

[thecommonsmith 1]

G’day everyone, hope all is well around the world with all that’s going on.

 

My name is Aaron and I live at Coolangatta which is in Queensland Australia. I mainly shooting with film ( 120  and 220 ) and most of it is on e6 which is slide film. 
 

I look forward to having a chat and meeting you all soon. 
 

cheers 

 

Aaron 

[Bergylta 3]

Well hello there!

My name is Emil, and i am a diver, aspiring marine biologist and all around underwater nerd from the cold reaches of Sweden, more exactly the Swedish west coast. I have held a passion for the sea for as long as i can remember and the creatures in it. I love dealing with species identification from photographs, though i only deal with nordic species so far.

I usually do macro photography, though i am still new to underwater photography, with a compact camera (TG-5). And want to show that, even if coral reefs and warm waters are nice and all, there is many pretty animals in the less popular, colder waters further north worth seeing and maybe protecting.

When not diving, i enjoy video games, reading fantasy (sometimes other genres as well) and cooking.

 

So that is all for now

 

Emil  

[Juergen 1]

Hello from Boston!

Got into UW photography a few years ago and really enjoy diving with Sandtigers off of Moorhead City, NC.

Juergen

[Pomacentridae 22]

Hi Everyone,

I am a photography enthusiast based in the Philippines. I love taking nature pictures and animal behavior both above and below the water. The kick I get out of it is the thrill of the hunt to get that perfect shot -- the more challenging the shot the better. I would typically spend 2-3 days out in the field finding, observing and photographing a specific animal or location.

I am looking to seek advice with photography underwater.

Cheers,

Aaron

[Guest]

Hi,

I created this account by mistake as I realized i had another one on wetpixel - please delete it as per GDPR 

thank you

[smurillo 0]

Hello from Chicago! Finally joined wetpixel after looking for a bit.  I just upgraded to a A7RIII and excited to get some good tips!

[MikeLGlobal 1]

Hello everyone .    Mike from the US, but currently living in Singapore.    Moved here just in time for lock down.   oh well.    After 40 years of certification and diving around the world, it took a visit to Raja Ampat in November to inspire me to  'step it up a notch'.     In process of upgrading my kit from a Nikon 810 & Ikelite to 850 & Nauticam.      See you in the water soon!

[marcinpsk 0]

Hello. I`m Martin from Poland / Croatia. I`m diving and photographying from 10 years. Mostly shooting wide angle / wrecks. Started from simple compacts, but from few years using mostly FF Sony mirrorless cameras. 

[Edu 0]

G´day! My name is Edu and I am from Sydney, Australia. Starting on UW photo and therefore aiming to learn a lot on these forums and sharing experiences! cheers

 

[richard.t 0]

Hi, 

I'm Thomas. I live in New Caledonia. I took underwater pictures since 2017. 

I use TG4 with two S2000 strobes and accessories. 

You can look my pictures here: 

https://instagram.com/thomasrichardphoto

Thank you

 

[Glasshouse 5]

Hey,

Long time reader of the Wetpixel forums, finally decided to create an account to get more involved.

No commercial work but Just enjoy documenting the dive adventures that my partner and I undertake through video.

[walkerbj0 1]

Hi my name is Brett Walker and I live in Sacramento, California,  I originally joined WetPixel back in 2012, but my profile says 2018 probably because that's when I updated to a new email address.  I have enjoyed shooting underwater images since my 10th dive and getting lessons from a photo pro on an Kona Aggressor Liveaboard trip in Hawaii. That was 1995 when Backscatter Photo was still located at the Monterey Breakwater parking lot. I have purchased many different camera systems over the years from them and other UW Photo stores.I became a PADI instructor in 2000, have won both national and international photo competitions and was even an underwater shooter for a Independant  Dive Travel show that aired on PBS.  More of a recreational diver and shooter now and belong to several dive clubs and organizations.  WetPixel has been a great source of information since I first joined and a great classifieds section that I have both purchased and sold equipment on as I upgraded my systems from my first Nikonos IV back in 1995. 

Looking forward to more dive trips even in these challenging times!

[MikeCD 0]

Hello everyone, Im Mike currently based in Tenerife, fallen in love with underwater photography

[Dutch_Diver 0]

Hi all!

Greetings from The Netherlands. I've been diving (and taking pictures) for several years now.

Camera usually stays home when diving domestically; visibility is often too poor for pictures. Looking for more info/tips & tricks, especially on strobes as I feel a bigger strobe (currently use a single S2000 with my Oly pen-3) could be the next significant upgrade.

[MikkelNoe 1]

Hi everyone!

I'm Mikkel from Denmark.

I've been diving for 12 years - photographing underwater for 12 years.

I use a Canon 5D mkIV in a Hugyfot house and have won the Danish National Championsship a couple of times. I'm also World Ambassador for Hugyfot.

Love to be here!

[Jacq 1]

Hi there, new member from Australia. I think I needed to make a post on this forum but this is the only thread I have access to! (Sorry if my post is in the wrong place.)

[adamhanlon 0]

Welcome to Wetpixel!

It is the most vibrant, knowledgeable and helpful underwater imaging community in the world. This is largely because the members of the community selflessly share their experience and skill. Please try to contribute yours too.

Please use this topic to write a short introduction to the community.

Once you have done so, this will unlock the ability to create your own topics in almost all the other forums. 

The exception is the Classifieds, which is open to members that have contributed at least 3 posts in any other forums (your post in this topic counts as one of these)

We look forward to your posts!

Adam

[Al Green 0]

Hi there.  Another Australian, however living in Singapore.  I was referred to this group by a friend and am looking forward to learning and sharing.  I started diving a little over 2 years ago.  I've been an avid hobbyist landscape and travel photographer, and love the marine world - so it's only logical for me - bring the two together.

 

Looking forward to meeting you

[Rick Gomes 0]

Hi! I'm Marine biologist graduated from UFRJ (Federal University of Rio de Janeiro), photographer, cameraman, producer and director. I live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and specialize in filming our rich marine biodiversity in Guanabara Bay. ( https://conexaoplaneta.com.br/blog/depois-de-quase-tres-meses-de-quarentena-o-biologo-e-documentarista-ricardo-gomes-mergulha-na-baia-de-guanabara-e-flagra-especies-raras/?fbclid=IwAR0FTDQSdqfqOZxO4Ei43YoWBeSB786OuCSDIg8qwpnqIG7Qs0x0reE5neU)

 

I have an NGO that works with the conservation of marine life: www.institutomarurbano.com.br

 

Best regards,

 

Ricardo

 

[GivernyKate 1]

Kia ora,

I'm a masters student studying human-leopard seal interactions in New Zealand.

I'm new to the underwater world, only had my first dive last year, but already hooked. 

I love being on the water and can't wait to start my underwater journey.

[mk2000 0]

Hi,

I'm an underwater photographer in Curacao.  Unfortunately covid meant I lost my underwater photography job.  My current goal is to find a camera set up to continue my photography! I had been shooting with dslr set ups, both canon and nikon, but I am looking for any mirrorless set up (with wide angle, primarily for stills) that fits my budget - hopefully not too tall of an order! I've been perusing for a few weeks now, and would like to start inquiring about cameras available for sale here on wet pixel.

-Meg

[Dahalestorm 0]

Hello all,

I am David Hale (Dahalestorm) and live in Green Valley, Arizona.  I am just getting started in UW photography and am starting with a gopro 4 just to get the hang of having a camera when diving.  I am looking forward to learning from the members here.

Stay Healthy and Safe,

Dave