15 Tips to Improve Your Underwater Portraits

Capturing a captivating portrait of a fish, seizing the attitude of a nudibranch, or getting the right framing is not simple. Unlike photography with a human model, no communication is possible. To achieve a good result, it is essential to have experience, proper preparation, and mastery of your equipment. Here are my tips for optimizing […]

Capturing a captivating portrait of a fish, seizing the attitude of a nudibranch, or getting the right framing is not simple. Unlike photography with a human model, no communication is possible. To achieve a good result, it is essential to have experience, proper preparation, and mastery of your equipment. Here are my tips for optimizing your underwater wildlife photos.

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Curious, this painted comber (Serranus scriba) is easily photographed. © Nicolas Barraqué

1. Differentiate Portrait and Identification Photo

It is crucial to distinguish between a « portrait » and an « identification photo. » An identification photo shows the fish from the side, including its fins, body, and head without conveying any emotion. In contrast, a portrait emphasizes the head, attitude, expression, or character of the fish, which is much more captivating.


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