📷 What is Coming for Underwater Photography For 2019?

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There’s a lot in store for underwater photography in 2019. As the summer approaches, all of us are getting ready for summer tropical holidays. Before you start shopping the right gear, here are some trends you should know about. If you love taking underwater photos with an underwater camera, Olympus TG-5 compact camera is an excellent option for beginners. If you are looking for something professional, you can consider Olympus OM-D E-M1 II Mirrorless Camera.

Another wonderful option is Nauticam NA-TG5 Housing. It is priced at $800 and lets you use different lenses, which you can buy separately from the same brand. Professional photographers planning to take their skills to the next level, should check out the latest camera housings by Aquatica, which were showcased at the DEMA Show 2018.

Our favorite ones are Aquatica AGH5 Housing and Aquatica AD850 Housing. We are sure underwater sports is something you definitely need to try out.

There was more new camera gear on display from famous and upcoming brands including Ikelite, Gates, Isotta, Saga, Subal, and Keldan, among others.

Making the most out of the opportunity

Did you know that photo safari were a real thing? Famous photographers from all around the world host these tours, where you get to learn different photography techniques and skills. They offer as little or as much as help you require, so anything from beginners to professionals and enthusiasts can join the trip.

These travel expeditions last for up to a week and you get enough time to learn new things, discover new places, and unwind all that the same time.

Also, you get to meet new people who share the same passion. We have mentioned a few upcoming ones for you below:

A Cotton Photo

  1. Tonga – two trips –  July 17 to 27 and July 31 to August 10
  2. Guadalupe Island, Mexico – two trips – November 6 to 11 and November 14 to 19

Backscatter Underwater Video And Photo

  1. Raja Ampat/Triton Bay, Indonesia – April 7 to 19
  2. Anilao, Philippines – April 8 to 18

Alex Mustard Underwater Photography

Red Sea – multiple trips throughout June 2019

Liquid Productions/ Meg Diver

  1. Port Austin, Michigan, USA – two trips – June 13 to 20 and June 22 to 29 (it is an excellent trip if you don’t want to travel out of the US)
  2. Truk Lagoon, Chuuk – November 16 to 29

Jim Church School Of Photography

You also have a number of other photography competitions and classes. Here is a look at a few others.

  1. Cayman Aggressor V – May 11 to 18
  2. Belize Aggressor III – June 1 to 8
  3. Fiji Aggressor – June 15 to 22
  4. Bahamas Aggressor (Tiger Beach) – July 13 to 20
  5. Galapagos Aggressor – August 1 to 8
  6. Oman Aggressor – September 28 to October 5
  7. Maldives Aggressor II – October 20 to 27

You can participate in the Underwater Photographer of the Year competition using the photos you click. It is a prestigious title and received over 5,000 entries in 2018.

Read more resources: A Complete Guide to Underwater Photography

Featured competition: 🇪🇸 CMAS Underwater Photography and Video World Championship. Tenerife, Spain – September 2019

Last Updated on July 10, 2023