UW Photography Book Recommendations

[lwang06]

Anybody have any suggestions on any books to help better understand shooting underwater? including understandind strobes etc... I'm still a beginner so any help would be appreciated

I've also been reading a lot online so websites- magazines- blogs would be great!

 

[stuartv]

Martin Edge's book. I think it's titled The Underwater Photographer.

 

[Storker]

As @stuartv says, Martin Edge's "The underwater photographer". Next up is Alex Mustard's "Underwater photography masterclass".

 

[ColoDale]

As Storker said - I have both. You can try Guide to Underwater Photography and Wetpixel.com - articles and forums.

 

[bvanant]

Alex's book second, after you read Martin's. Also I think you should be looking at whatever photographic topside stuff interests you.
Bill

 

[Stoo]

I agree that Martin's book is the definitive UWP book, and has something for everyone. Dr. M's book, is described as a "master class" book, which I also agree with. It's more about creative technique and really assumes that you are way past being satisfied with images that "turn out"...

Both have places of honor in my throne room.

The other noteworthy publication is an e-book published by Nat Geo shooter, Paul Nicklen called Photographing Wild. Like Mustard's book, it's more about advanced technique but it can serve up a monster serving of inspiration for a new shooter as well.