Articles
Chasing the Dream by Allison Vitsky Sallmon
Allison Vitsky Sallmon discusses how she and partner Andy Sallmon go about researching and planning their photographic trips in order to maximize the chances of producing amazing imagery. Beautifully illustrated by their imagery, the article provides practical guidance that we can all benefit from by keeping us inspired while we are all unable to travel.
New Series: Travel planning for amazing imagery
While our photographic and video travel plans have been hindered by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the time that many of us now have provides a potential opportunity to do some in-depth research and planning for trips that we can undertake once it is safe to do so. With this in mind, Wetpixel has reached out to solicit travel and trip planning tips from a wide variety of Wetpixel’s contributors and friends. Please stay tuned for a series of trip planning themed articles over the next few weeks
Tobias Friedrich Releases Underwater Lightroom presets
Underwater photographer Tobias Friedrich has released two sets of Lightroom presets, tailored explicitly for underwater images. Catering for either wide angle or macro images, each set has seven modules, designed to help photographers achieve great photos as quickly as possible.
Aquatica revises pricing strategy
Aquatica has announced a series of staggered discounts on its products. Between now and 31 July, products bought from Aquatica or via its dealers will attract a 20% discount, from 1 August through 31 October, 15%, and from 1 November through 30 April 2021, 10%.
Underwater Tour Awards go virtual
The Underwater Tour has announced that their annual photo contest will now be held online. Entries open on 12 May and will close on 24 July. Voting for the “People’s Choice Awards” will start on 12 July and finish on 24 July, before an online awards ceremony on 2 August.
DAN extends policies for 90 days
DAN has announced that it will extend the policy term by 90 days for current insureds under its professional, group professional, and general liability insurance policies. This will apply to all policies that were in place on 1 May. There is a number of options available for those wishing to take out new policies too.
Results: Under Bath Water Photographer of the Year
The results of the 2020 Under Bathwater Photographer of the Year contest have been published by organizer Fourth Element The overall winner is Mikko Passi, with his image entitled “Greetings from the North Pole.” He creatively used empty Sofnolime drums to create an artificial iceberg, along with his daughter’s seal friend “Kuutti.”
Dive into the Pink Announces Sharing Our Air Photo Contest
Dive into the Pink has announced its 2020 “Sharing our Air” photo contest. This one-time event is designed to raise funds to support collaborative research between Duke Dive Medicine and Diver’s Alert Network on the long-term effects of COVID-19 infection on diver fitness.
Recent News
- MBARI develops simple open source underwater camera (via )
- Rihanna’s underwater shark shoot for Harper’s Bazaar (via )
- Images and specs of Nikon D810a leaked online (via )
- Adobe updates Lightroom Mobile to v.1.3 (via )
- Microsoft unveils image composite editor v2.0 (via )
- Photos for Mac that will replace Aperture and iPhoto (via )
- Divers discover underwater forest off coast of Britain (via )
- An underwater portrait shoot with kayaker Viktoria Wolffhardt (via )
- Blackmagic Design updates DaVinci Resolve to 11.2 (via )
- Basking shark seen for first time in Indonesia (via )