Underwater photography in a swimming pool
Are you ready for underwater photography? Would you dare to shoot underwater alone or together with your partner?
An underwater photoshoot is unique and incredibly beautiful. The photos you take underwater are not standard images. That’s because the light, the colors, and the gravity are different. An underwater love shoot is therefore not comparable to a shoot on land. Everything works differently in underwater photography, and that’s exactly what makes the images so special.
“I had never done a underwater shoot before, but I already had an underwater housing for my camera”
In early 2019 I received my first request for a underwater shoot. This was to be part of a wedding abroad. Nathy, the bride, asked me if I wanted to do an underwater shoot in wedding attire alongside their wedding reportage. This would take place in the caves near Tulum.
Yes! That was the first thing that came to mind. I had never done a underwater shoot before, but I already had an underwater housing for my camera. Simply because I want to introduce my clients to underwater photography.
“Underwater photography must be flawless from start to finish”
Before that happened, of course, I first went to practice in the Netherlands. After some research, I found out that underwater photography isn’t very popular in our country. There are some photos online, but they differ quite a lot in quality. In both positive and negative ways 😉 Photography must be perfect from start to finish. That applies to the technique, but also to the pose of the person, the light, and the composition.
Of course, underwater shooting can only be done in clear water. This could be an azure-blue sea or a swimming pool. Together with Fip and Miranda from Two of a Mind I went to shoot in a swimming pool in the Netherlands.
We spent 2.5 hours in the water. Even when it got dark, we continued for a while because the light was so special. Below you can see an impression of this special underwater shoot.
Finally, thank you dear Fip and Miranda for your trust, commitment and endurance. You are amazing!
Laten we samen iets groots maken!
HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS SHOOTING CAN BE VIEWED IN THIS VIDEO. WANT MORE PHOTOS? SCROLL DOWN BELOW FOR ALL THE PICTURES.
CREDITS
Photography: Angela Bloemsaat – Love Story Photography
Couple Miranda & Fip | Two of a mind
FAQ
What makes underwater photography so unique?
Through the change in light input, the floating position due to gravity, and the interplay of colors, artistic and dreamy images are created that are not possible in the dry state.
Where is an underwater photoshoot held?
Underwater photography requires clear water. This takes place in a (heated) swimming pool or in clear open water such as an azure blue sea.