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Anatomy of a Water Photo : How to Shoot Great Wave Photography

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Wave Photography - How to Capture Amazing Photographs of Waves!

Tom Schifanella teaches how to get those awesome photographs of waves. The Understand Photography Show is a teaching show so if you are interested in wave photography, watch this episode!

We also talk about drone photography and how Tom got published in National Geographic twice!

Please check out our site for show notes and some of Tom’s beautiful photography!


The Understand Photography Show is a teaching, interview-style show about travel, nature and fine art photography. Host Peggy Farren interviews photographers who are experts in their fields; art business consultants, travel gurus and more on this weekly show.
It airs on Fridays at 4 pm ET on the Understand Photography Facebook page, Youtube and iTunes. The motto at Understand Photography is We Simplify the Technical.
If you like things explained to you in a simple, step by step manner, you'll love The Understand Photography Show!

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The BEST Piece of Advice as a Beginner Underwater Photographer

As Director of Social Media Marketing at Ikelite, Denise Pietsch knows a thing or two about underwater photography. But even she found it challenging to hit the water and start knocking out award winning photos right away. Here she shares the one piece of advice that made things click and turn her underwater photography blues into golds.

Denise was shooting the Olympus Tough TG-6 camera in an Ikelite Underwater Housing with two DS51 strobes in TTL mode with RC1 TTL Receivers.

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Denise Pietsch (pronounced “Peach”) currently manages Ikelite’s Photo School and social media presence. Denise hails from New Jersey, where she obtained a degree in Dance Therapy. After years teaching dance she migrated into the corporate world and eventually came around to Ikelite via the natural career path of fruit distribution and early childhood development. In the end, her lifelong love of photography and octopuses combined into the work she does now. In addition to sharing her energy and enthusiasm with the underwater community she also manages social media for her dog, Joe, collects vinyl records, and enjoys creating memories with her friends and family.
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Damien Hyerlé Photography // WAVES

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PHOTOGRAPHY / ARTWORKS / GRAPHIC DESIGN / MUSIC

Damien is a 34 year old graphic designer, photographer and musician located in Bordeaux, Southwest France.

His main inspirations for his art are uniqueness, creativity, vibrancy, color and texture. His passion is to capture the rare, regardless of public acceptance.

In his free time, Damien enjoys any activity involving the ocean or music, being immersed in nature and experiencing all the world has to offer.

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Music : Night And Day (Remix By RADIO)
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Anatomy of a Wave

Slow-motion capture of waves at Shaw's Cove to show what it is like inside the barrel, under a wave with the eddies that form on the back side and what a wave looks like as it passes by. This was taken with the GoPro Hero 3+ at Shaw's Cove in Laguna Beach, CA. Music is by Death Cab for Cutie - I Will Possess Your Heart.
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Aaron Chang's Favorite New Wave Photography

Aaron Chang's collection of world class imagery can be seen and purchased at:

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Aaron talks about one of his favorite new wave photographs, taken off the coast of Solana Beach, Califonia. Aaron shot this surf photograph during the last few seconds of the day, as the last sun rays were shining through the back of the wave. The colors and incredible detail of dancing water makes this image extraordinary.

Aaron Chang is a world renowned surf photographer who has traveled to over 52 countries, shooting exotic landscapes, wildlife photography and most notably ocean photography. Aaron is a surfer from California who spends most of his time in Southern California.

To inquire about purchasing his imagery, please call: (858)345-1880 or email him at: aaron@aaronchang.com.

Profiles in Courage: Fred Pompermayer - Big Wave Surf Photographer

Waves and Ripples | Seascape Photography | 24mm & 50mm

I have been waiting 6 months for the weather and cloud cover to line up with my schedule for this photo trip. Finally everything worked out and I was able to shoot a small lighthouse and some more sand textures.

Gear I Used

Nikon D750
Nikon 50mm f/1.8
Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8
Nikon 24-120 f/4

#photography #seascapephotography #naturephotography

Perfect View Torrey Pines - The Secret Behind a Crystal Clear Wave Shot

Surf photographer Aaron Chang teaches viewers how he got one of his best selling wave shots, Perfect View. Aaron's work can be seen in his galleries in San Diego and Solana Beach or online: AaronChang.com. Sign up for Aaron's surf photography blog.

In this video, Aaron reveals his secret for keeping water off the housing and shows where he sits in the line up. Shot at Torrey Pines State Reserve in San Diego, California, this is one of Aaron's favorite places to shoot.

To inquire about owning an Aaron Chang limited edition piece, call the San Diego gallery at (619)567-8088 or in Solana Beach: (858)345-1880. Online, Aaron's work can be seen at: AaronChang.com. On Facebook: Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery. On Instagram and Twitter: @theAaronChang. Pinterest: @theAaronChang. Houzz: Aaron Chang Ocean Art Gallery.

Aaron Chang - Guide to the Good Stuff

During his time as head photographer for SURFING Magazine, Aaron Chang traveled the world capturing the most epic surf shots imaginable. Now he resides in sunny San Diego and shoots the scenic splendor right in his own backyard.

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Seascape & Wave Photography | Australia Coast

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In this week's episode, I wanted to do something a little different.

Join me on the coast of Australia during a crazy storm as I try and capture the amazing scenes unfolding in front of me.



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Mark Johnson discusses his Wave Photography

Wave & ocean photographer Mark A Johnson is at a Hawaiian beach talking about his wave photographs he calls Wavescapes.

Surf photography with Brent Weldon - World of Waves S1E1

How do you get these surf shots on World of Waves? Brent Weldon is an awesome ocean photographer who shares his love of surf photography in World of Waves - Episode 1: Huntington Beach ????‍♀️

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The Art of Waves Photography

Waves and Sun
Arte da Onda
Onda e sol

CLICK - Surf Photography

Short film by Ricardo Borghi showing how is to take photos from the water. Indonesia is the location. Padang Padang, Desert Point, Uluwatu and more..

How not to photograph breaking waves

Antigua 2009 - taking photos of waves breaking
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Distant Waves {Photography}

Cellphone pictures FTW! XD

I do not own audio; it belongs to Dana Williams.

Gopro: Underwater love

The underwater side of surfing waves.
Shoot on crystal clear waters of Telo Islands paradise!!
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Edited by Mário Birra

Anatomy of a Shoot : King George Beach

A rationale and some tips for shooting this remote North Coast Beach of Kangaroo Island.

Joel Coleman, pro surf photographer, talks about his experience with The Perfect Wave

Joel Coleman ( is one of Sydney's and Australia's premier surf photographers. Having travelled all round the world to capture some great waves from every angle possible, Joel is a seasoned traveler that has done lots of trips with The Perfect Wave: Indonesia, Maldives, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea... you name it.

In this video, Joel talks about his experience being looked after by The Perfect Wave ( and visiting some of the world's best surf destinations.

Do yourself a favour and check out Joel's daily surf & ocean photos from Sydney's northern beaches on saltmotion.com!

Mark Johnson Photography-Wavescapes breaking wave watershots video

A video slideshow introduced and narrated by Mark A Johnson featuring a selection of breaking wave watershots taken in Hawaii, Australia, and Mexico. Come along on a fantastic ocean journey with Mark!

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