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3. Move calmly and control your buoyancy
Control your buoyancy at all times and set yourself up in the
ideal position before taking a picture. This allows you to hold
the camera steady and control your shooting distance. Good
buoyancy control will help you avoid stirring up the sandy
bottom which will cloud-up the water and cause backscatter.
Controlling your buoyancy is very important for your diving
safety so don’t take a picture until your buoyancy is under
control.
4. Practice and experiment with your camera and external flash
controls
There is no better way to learn than from your mistakes.
Become familiar with your camera controls so you can make
quick adjustments depending on the conditions. Take the time
to practice and experiment with different settings. Review
your pictures and learn from your mistakes.
5. Learn how to compose a good picture
Once you have mastered how to control the brightness level
(exposure) of your picture, you will want to improve how to
set-up a good picture. Here are some basic tips:
a. Avoid shooting down on the subject from above.
Shooting down usually results in a poor contrast
because the subject blends into the background. If
possible, shoot upwards from below the subject so you
get a blue water background and better contrast.
