Member Introductions

[ChrisRoss 150]

12 minutes ago, MyraKelly said:

Hello There,

I am new to the world of scuba diving (returning after 15 years) and am loving every aspect of underwater photography. I am based in Melbourne, Australia.

I have stumbled across this page as a result of searching for information about a problem with one of my Sea & Sea YS-03 strobes. Hoping I can find the answer to the problem, but also enjoying reading all of the other content people have generously posted here. It looks like it will be a wonderful group to be a part of.

Thanking you all in advance for the information on these pages.

Myra

Welcome Myra, hopefully we can help with your YS-03 problem

 

[supermacro 0]

Hello from the beautiful mountains of North Carolina!

I started my UW photography journey in 2015 while living in Indonesia. For 5 years I traveled the world diving and photographing, collaborating with University students, researchers, conservation groups and NGOs to provide images to support their work. 

Then COVID hit, and we all know how that goes. I haven’t traveled, or been in the ocean for a few years. I am really look forward to engaging with the Wetpixel community and getting some motivation back. 

Lastly, I have been trying to film in the rivers here. However, it is extremely challenging to manage dive gear, let alone camera gear, in white water. Curious if anyone has pointers. 

Thanks!
Jessica

[PurdomPhotography 0]

Hi from Southern California

I'm interested in photographing wave / surf photography. I started with SeaFrogs housings A7rII and got a couple of SPL for D3(x) and D800 

Interested in sharing techniques and results. seeing others portfolios and general discussions.

Cheers,

Paul 

[Christoph 2]

Hi, it is great to joining this forum

[Minimin 0]

Hi.

I'm Min from South Korea.

I started scuba diving four years ago, used cameras such as GoPro, Tg-6, and Rx100, and then moved over to the full frame to find information and joined wetpixel.

My equipment is A7R3 with Nauticam Housing + Sigma 15mm Fisheye with MC-11 + S&S YS-D3.

I'm happy to be here!

Edited February 13, 2022 by Minimin

[Klaus 0]

Hi there, 

I‘m just starting UW Photography with a used Olympus E-pl3 in the Olympus housing (PT-EP05L, I believe). Took it on a couple of freshwater dives, liked it a lot.

Klaus

[enricomarzico 3]

Hello, I'm Enrico, from Italy. I'm a professional photographer in life, and UWP since my first diving diving certirfication.

I'm passionate about caves and wrecks, i dive mostly CCR.

 

Cheers, 

Enrico

[Sandyzoo2 3]

Hi all,

I am Paul, a PADI instructor from sunny UK.  I have an interest in underwaterphotography and have been a long time reader of this forum and finally decided to sign up!

 

Paul

[LuxPro 0]

Hi all,

I'm a documentary filmmaker in the SF Bay Area and have been a hobbyist diver for years, shooting underwater with a GoPro and red filter. I now have an opportunity to step my game up a bit and invest in bringing some of that higher end gear underwater with me.  It's a bit harrowing finding the right equipment for the right price and I'm looking forward to learning from this community.

Best,
Lux

[FransDuikt 0]

Hi from Holland,

Living in Holland where I dive our local lake on a weekly basis (always in drysuit) though prefer tropical waters, caves and wrecks. Active in UW photography since 2013 off and on and picked up photogram some years ago. Recently moved from Olympus M5ii with Nauticam housing to Sony A7r with Easydive housing (20mm f1.8 lens and 24-70mm f2.8 lenses both from sony). I noticed that every time I'm looking for information wetpixel is included in the most useful search result so i hope to contribute a little but also and perhaps ask some questions regarding my challenges.

Best regards,

Frans.

[rlopes 0]

Hello All,

I am an American Northwest cold water dive instructor and have been shooting underwater since 2009.  My rigs have been Canon 50D in an Ikelite housing with DS160 strobes, a Canon G12 in a Canon housing, a Nikon D800 in an Ikelite housing with DS160 strobes finally I just purchased my first mirrorless camera the Nikon Z7II and have purchased the Nauticam NA-Z7II housing and am attempting to use in DS160 ikelite strobes. 

Thanks for reading...see you all in the forums. 

Lopes

 

[vinmatt 0]

Hi,

 

My name is Vinay Mathew, im from India. friends call me Vinny or Vinmatt  and this later changed to finny after I lost a fin while diving at Darwins arch (now known as Pillars of evolution) in Galapagos. Ive been diving for about 4 years and picked up a camera as diving got me interested in photography. I've been serious about underwater photography for about the past 2 years and ever since the pandemic hit, I havent been able to travel much so had been focusing on what I can find around my backyard/ garden  and a pond I have in the garden.

I started with a fuji xt2 and now I have the canon r5 in a nauticam housing with 2 sea and sea ysd2 strobes and 2 keldan 4x video lights.

 

 

Best wishes

 

Vinay 

instagram @itsfinmatt

Website @www.itsfinmatt.com

[Keith Johnson 0]

Hi. I'm Keith Johnson in the UK. I've been diving for about 20 years and taking photos underwater for about 10 years. Honestly, I'm a relatively casual diver with about 400 dives so far. However, I love it and love taking photos underwater. It's great to be back in the water after 2 years and finally got to dive again in November in Grenada and I'm off to the Galapagos in a few weeks. Really looking forward to being part of the community at Wetpixel.

[Mark Don 1]

Hi, been a diver for almost 30 years but have only started taking photos and found unlike on land I am ok at i. 
 

I have already kearny loads from the wet pixel community 

[barryneal 0]

hello, im an underwater videographer currently based in the uk.  Been reading wetpixel for years, guess its about time i posted something.  

[Susie Rivers 0]

Hello everyone,

I'm a dive master and an underwater photographer. I started diving in 2011. A friend suggested I join this forum since I'm looking to sell my current underwater equipment and upgrade to the next BBD (bigger better deal)

I also have an online photography business, so come take a look and see the selection:

www.susieriversphotography.com

Susie

 

Edited February 22, 2022 by Susie Rivers
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[Rob Giersch 1]

Hello!

My name is Rob Giersch and I am excited to learn a lot from this community.  My first experience with UW Photography was in 1995 when I moved to The Philippines and worked in Asia/Middle East for about 4 years.  Started with a Nikonos V, macro frames, slide film; and spent a good 2 years spending just about every other weekend down at Batangas or Puerto Gallera chasing Nudibranchs and crabs. 

Took a loooong hiatus on diving when I moved back to the states, started a family.... you know the drill.  Only dipped my toe back in the waters with the family a few years ago, so re-acquainting myself with UW and the possibilities digital and new technology opens up.  Have always shot Canon for good or bad, so currently use Nauticam w/my 5D MkIV but want to upgrade to the R5 as I went mirrorless a few years ago for my topside work.  

I retired in 2020 and am focusing VERY hard on playing as hard as I can and scratching the photography itch that has plagued me since high school.  My main focus is adventure sports and I spend the majority of my time shooting whitewater and MTB, but really just enjoy being outdoors experiencing whatever Mother Nature is willing to share. You can see my topside work here:

https://www.robgierschphotography.com/

I have really seen the creative difference that lighting can make in one's photography and am excited to see how this translates to UW.

You can also see some of my old slide images from mid 90's here:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.17454787672&type=3

[Rob Giersch 1]

Last trip I made in 2019.  Conditions were "meh" but any day encountering whales is a good one!

[swiftshores 0]

Hi everyone,

I'm a diver from USA shooting Sony Alphas. Looking forward to meeting people on this site and learning from all experienced photographers. Here are some of my work

www.instagram.com/seaupsidedown

[Berry 0]

Hello world ;-)

More than 30 year as certified diver,  like to share expirience and allways keen to learn something new.

Berry

Edited February 24, 2022 by Berry

[NanoHawk 0]

Howdy from Texas!

I learned to dive in 2010 and on my first open water dive took a single use film camera with me.  The photos turned out horrible, but I was hooked on the idea of taking pictures underwater.  I replaced that with a Canon Powershot G9 in a Canon case that I promptly flooded on my second dive trip.  Sent that camera back to Canon, they revived it.  Switched to an Ikelite housing.  Kept diving it for a few years.  Mostly took photos I'd enjoy as the G9 had it's share of limitations.  Around 2015 I sold that camera and housing in what was supposed to be a year or two break from diving while I built a house.  That turned into an unscheduled break from diving for several years.... life gets in the way sometimes.  I'm in the process of rebuilding my dive photo rig and joined here to network with others who enjoy UW photography.

[Marc Casanovas 2]

Hi
My name is Marc Casanovas and I am from Spain.
Underwater photographer since 1996, basically Mediterranean. I have used reflex, compact and mirrorless cameras of various brands and my next camera will be a Nikon Z9. I hope soon...

www.marccasanovas.net

 

Edited February 25, 2022 by Marc Casanovas

[Rene Weterings 1]

Hi all, 

It''s about time that I visit this forum more often and share the passion in underwater photography, so here's a bit of an introduction of myself. 

I am René Weterings, married to Cindy and together we have two wonderful kids (Isis and Rowan). We live in the Netherlands and I regularly dive in the Dutch waters, mainly the salt waters like Lake Grevelingen and The Eastern Scheldt. 
Together with my family we like to go to places to snorkel and scuba dive, preferably in warm waters. ;-)

My passion is underwater photography, but I also like to write stories. I regularly write articles about scuba diving, travelling and underwater photography in print and online. 

I also like to participate in shoot-out contests, like the Open Dutch Championship in Underwater Photography and the Open Belgian Championship in Underwater Photography. I can proudly say I won the Belgian in 2015 and the Dutch in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. 
In 2019 I was lucky enough to participate in the CMAS World Championship in Underwater Photography on the beautiful Canarian Island of Tenerife. :-)

At the moment I a work with the Olympus OM-D E-M1 mark III in a Nauticam housing. I have used INON strobes for 10 years, but I recently switched to Sea&Sea (YS-D3 mark II). 
My favorite lens is the Olympus 8mm fisheye PRO, but I also regularly use the Panasonic 45mm macro, Olympus 30mm and 60mm macro and the Olympus 12-40mm PRO.

Being in the water is relaxing and I can't wait to visit more beautiful places on our planet in the future.

Kind regards,

René Weterings

Edited February 25, 2022 by Rene Weterings

[clarktheshark 0]

G'day all fellow underwater photo frothers,

 

my name is Clark and I am Treasure Coast, Florida based marine biologist that has been shooting underwater since 2014. My adventures include Australia, the Bahamas, and locally around Floria. I started off shooting with an old Watershot housing with a Canon T1i with kit 18-55mm and then Tokina 10-17mm. I just upgraded to a Sony A7C with Nauticam and WWL-1 for the 28-60mm. 

I am new to the forum and looking to learn from you all, shop a bit and maybe even sell some old gear! 

Thanks and looking forward to connecting!

-Clark

[csky 0]

Hello all!

I'm from the Northeast US. I have lurked before and finally worked up the nerve to post to thank everyone for the wisdom in these forums.

I joined to learn more about UW photography as a way to express the beauty of the underwater world to my family and friends. It is definitely still a work in progress.

Using a Canon S95 + Ikelite housing + Sea and Sea YS-01 and gopro.