The Underwater Photographer

In this long-awaited fifth edition of the best-selling book, The Underwater Photographer, Martin Edge continues to provide the definitive guide to underwater photography. The book covers everything from the basic principles, the equipment and approaches to composition and lighting through to creating an individual style.

The book features over 400 updated colour images—taken on numerous dives around the world—with an accompanying narrative that provides detailed information on how the shots were taken, their strengths and weaknesses, and how to fix mistakes. Practical examples take you step-by-step through the basic techniques: photographing shipwrecks, divers, marine life, macro images, and taking photographs at night. New chapters cover the latest equipment, processes, and techniques including SLR cameras, water contact lenses, mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras, micro four third systems, super macro techniques, motion blur, LED lighting, and more.

Packed with inspiring examples from global diving destinations and speciality chapters written by professionals in the field, this book is an indispensable masterclass for both the novice and seasoned underwater photographer.