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3. Move calmly and control your buoyancy
Control your buoyancy at all times and set yourself up in the
ideal position before taking a picture. This allows you to hold the
camera steady and control your shooting distance. Good buoyancy
control will help you avoid stirring up the sandy bottom which
will cloud-up the water and cause backscatter. Controlling your
buoyancy is very important for your diving safety so don't take a
picture until your buoyancy is under control.
4. Practice and experiment with your camera and external flash
controls
There is no better way to learn than from your mistakes. Become
familiar with your camera controls so you can make quick
adjustments depending on the conditions. Take the time to
practice and experiment with different settings. Review your
pictures and learn from your mistakes.
5. Learn how to compose a good picture
Once you have mastered how to control the brightness level
(exposure) of your picture, you will want to improve how to set-up
a good picture. Here are some basic tips:
a. Avoid shooting down on the subject from above. Shooting
down usually results in a poor contrast because the subject
blends into the background. If possible, shoot upwards from
below the subject so you get a blue water background and
better contrast.
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