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Brent Durand

Brent Durand is an avid diver striving to bring ocean awareness to new audiences. He teaches underwater photography and can be found diving California's kelp forests.

How to Get Creative with Your Underwater Backlighting

Photographers can use backlights to illuminate, create contrast and more depending on how the equipment is used.

How to Use a White-Balance Card for Taking Underwater Videos

A professional photographer breaks down a simple (but often forgotten) part of taking beautiful videos underwater.

These Are the Best Batteries for Underwater Strobes

The cost of quality batteries is a negligible and well-worth what they add to your kit.

How to Use a Video Tripod in Underwater Photography

This hack will unlock crips macro photos and stable timelapses.

How to Back Up Your Photos on a Liveaboard

Ensure you never lose photos and videos of your dream dive trip with these easy tips.

How to Use an Arm-and-Clamp System for Underwater Photography

Properly tightening your set-up is key to keeping lights both attached and adjustable.

How to Use Ultraviolet Lights in Underwater Photography

Using UV lights at night can transform your underwater photos.

How to Use a Focus Light in Underwater Photography

Focus lights sharpen your underwater images, especially for macro photographers.

What Underwater Photographers Need to Know About Wide-Angle Conversion Lenses

"These are the perfect tool to expand the field of view on compact cameras."