Robert Herb Photography Blog

Wide-Angle                                        /                                          Macro Introduction: Have you ever noticed that most photographers shoot macro photography over wide-angle photography? Today, underwater photographers are divided between two main styles: macro and wide-angle photography. Their choice largely depends on their interests, location, and the marine life they want to capture. Macro Photography is incredibly popular among underwater photographers because it allows them to focus on the intricate details of small subjects like nudibranchs, tiny crustaceans, and colorful coral formations. Macro photographers often enjoy the challenge of finding these little creatures, which are sometimes overlooked but can offer stunn...

AI-generated image. Underwater photography can be extremely rewarding, but it also presents unique challenges. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your skills, avoiding common mistakes can greatly impact your results. Here are the top 20 mistakes that underwater photographers often make and how to avoid them. 1. Not Getting Close Enough Mistake: Staying too far from your subject results in unclear and colorless images due to water absorption. Solution: Get as close as possible to your subject, ideally within a few feet, to capture vivid colors and details. Detailed Tip: Use a wide-angle lens to get closer while fitting more of the scene into your frame. This minimizes the amount of water between the camera and the subject, reducing color loss and haze. 2. Ignoring Buoyancy Control Mistake: Poor buoyancy control can result in shaky shots and harm to the environment.  Solution: Regularly practice buoyancy skills. Having perfect buoyancy allows you to maintain s...

As a Photo Pro at Turquoise Divers, a Dive Resort located in Roatan, Honduras, I have the pleasure of welcoming new groups of divers each week to explore the beautiful reef. Among these groups, there are always several photographers or videographers who are part of the diving experience. I often find myself being asked if I have spare batteries, various cables (such as USB, Fiber Optic, and TTL), storage devices, desiccants like silicon gel packs, case straps or lanyards, and other accessories. In this week's blog post, I am focusing on a list of some of the equipment that a traveling underwater photographer/videographer might need to pack before leaving for their dive destination. Remember, you are dedicating lots of money and time for this trip, the last thing you need is to forget some critical item that is necessary to capture your memories while on this trip. As a professional underwater photographer, meticulous packing is crucial for a successful trip. Having the right equipm...

When looking for information and assistance with underwater photography/video or upgrading/expanding your photography equipment, it's important to seek advice from reliable sources. Instead of relying solely on the recommendations of a single individual or business, it's best to consult with multiple experts to ensure you're getting unbiased guidance. One of the most valuable resources is an experienced underwater photographer whose work you admire and wish to emulate. Keep in mind that underwater photography encompasses various styles and environments, such as wide-angle, macro, wrecks, color, black and white, silhouettes, freshwater, saltwater, warm water, cold water, currents, rivers, and caverns. Therefore, it's essential to consider your specific interests and preferences when seeking advice in this field. Below are some great resources that I believe can be of great help to you when it comes time to seek answers to your underwater photography/video journey. Are yo...