This past summer, I developed a taste for underwater photography and now I'm hooked! From super-fun family and pet photos at the cottage to snorkeling shipwrecks in the crystal clear waters of Tobermory, taking your camera into the water opens up a world of possibilities.
Here is an article I wrote about some useful (and not-so-useful) gear for getting started taking photos and videos underwater.
When you're snorkelling with playful, curious Sea Lions in the Galapagos Islands, a cheap underwater camera is better than having no photos at all.
Whether you are planning a Caribbean getaway where snorkelling coral reefs will be on the itinerary, or you just want to get better photos of your kids in the pool – at some point the photographer in you is going to demand a shot that can only be achieved by getting IN the water with your camera. If you have ever checked out prices for underwater housings for your DSLR, you probably had a heart attack and died on the spot.
The bad new is, if you want to make a career out of underwater photography, you're probably going to have to bite the bullet and pay more for a housing than you did for the camera. The good news is if you just want to try out underwater photography for fun, there are a number of options that will get you started without breaking the bank. From lowest cost to highest, here are some of your options for getting started in underwater photography. Please note that neither I nor Improve Photography LLC take any responsibility for damaged equipment that results from your use of any of these products. They all involve putting your valuable electronics underwater and they are all breakable, tearable, capable of having manufacturer defects or being damaged by careless storage. You should always test them before use and ideally use them with older, backup equipment, not your current “baby”. You will have to assess your own tolerance level for risk, mine is admittedly pretty high, if yours is not then some of these options may not be suitable for you.
Underwater fun at the cottage with an iPhone pouch
A location only accessible by swimming some distance
Hard Shell Underwater iPhone case
Underwater pouch for iPhone
Nikon Coolpix Underwater Camera
Underwater gear is useful in dusty, dirty situations, too!
Snorkeling shipwrecks in Tobermory with my phone in an underwater case.
