The Underwater Photographer

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Martin Edge (Freelance lecturer in underwater photography and regular columnist for all major diving magazines) Stuart Gibson

The Underwater Photographer

Martin Edge (Freelance lecturer in underwater photography and regular columnist for all major diving magazines), Stuart Gibson

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Routledge
17 April 2020

Special kinds of photography

In this long-awaited fifth edition of the best-selling book, 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.

By: Martin Edge (Freelance lecturer in underwater photography and regular columnist for all major diving magazines), Stuart Gibson
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 5th edition
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
Weight: 2.010kg
ISBN: 9781138211384
ISBN 10: 1138211389
Pages: 486
Publication Date: 17 April 2020
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Martin Edge is a lifelong member of the British Society of Underwater Photographers with over 35 years of experience dedicated to advancing the art and technique of underwater photography. He teaches and runs workshops in underwater photography and is a regular columnist for major diving magazines. Stuart Gibson has been diving for over 20 years. His passion for underwater photography started in 1999 with an old Olympus film camera. He met Martin in 2006 and has joined him on many photography trips and, in recent years, assisted him on several workshops.

Reviews for The Underwater Photographer

Praise for the previous editions: Packed with beautiful images and an easy-to read style, this book is both educational and inspirational. Scuba Diving Magazine In its third edition, The Underwater Photographer has evolved to become almost a standard work of reference. Martin Edge has developed his writing skills over the years, and we recommend this volume for anyone pursuing the now-less-than black art of underwater photography, especially with digital image-gathering in mind. Dive Magazine ...let us just say that this is THE best underwater photo technique book on the market... PERIOD! Diver Magazine