Fishpie,
I am a photographer and I have to admit that when I'm seriously taking picts I am not the best of buddies. (something I'm not particularly proud of) I also have to work extra hard to not disturb the reef. I am a much better buddy when I put the camera away and just dive. Paying more attention to my buddy is something I work on every dive. I find that its much better if I'm buddied up with another photog and we both focus on the same area of the reef.
I am a photographer and I have to admit that when I'm seriously taking picts I am not the best of buddies. (something I'm not particularly proud of) I also have to work extra hard to not disturb the reef. I am a much better buddy when I put the camera away and just dive. Paying more attention to my buddy is something I work on every dive. I find that its much better if I'm buddied up with another photog and we both focus on the same area of the reef.