How-To: Taking Underwater Photographs

NatGeo has posted a piece on tips for taking underwater photographs. My first one? Make sure the camera is really waterproof…

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http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photo-tips/underwater-photography-tips/

Some of their tips include:

Get comfortable underwater
Understand marine life
Choose the right gear
Be familiar with the basic camera settings (see example below)
Use available light:Flash is not always the solution; it will yield amazing pictures, but keep in mind that it’s not the only option...