My New Book: Underwater Photography Masterclass

As a thank you to those who have bought my book, or will buy it in the future, I have shared two Tutorial Talks that cover lighting with strobes in underwater photography.

They cover the same philosophy and some of the techniques covered in the book. The aim of the talks is to present this material in a different way, to add something to the book. The talks have less detail on how to do the techniques, but they present an overview of how these techniques fit together to produce a way to think about light and lighting underwater that is covered in the book.

The videos are quite long (45 mins and 33 mins) and recorded live in London at a meeting of the British Society of Underwater Photographers (BSoUP)! If you log into Vimeo they can also be downloaded to be watched later/in the field.

The videos are password protected, the passwords are random words from the book (directions to find out which word are on the linked page below the videos).

You can check them out here:

http://underwaterphotographybook.com/free-masterclass-tutorial

Alex

I watched the two vids. They are a brilliant way to expand the content of your book. These two alone might be worth as many pages as the book itself given the full screen view of pix that each would require a two-page spread! Obviously a lot of work went into creating the material - such as showing step by variations of lighting as well as diagrams and pix showing you in action.

Very well done!

Tom

Thanks Alex,

Am off to Raja and Ambon next week. Will watch these before the trip.

Much appreciated. And will post comments post my return.

Diggy

Well I haven't suddenly started winning photo competitions but I did spend several happy hours practicing macro lighting on a mushroom on the dinning table.

A well written book, clear and to the point.

S

Just placed my pre-order, sure hope it is released before October.

I had the book on order from Amazon for about six weeks, but I had to cancel. It does not look they were going to get it to me before I depart on my summer trip and I don't see how having it lay on my door step for eight weeks will improve it.

Had the same problem.

Bought it from a UK seller on eBay. Hope this doesn't violate anything Alex but I'm sure glad I didn't have to wait any longer for the book.

Great stuff!

I´ve read the first 30 pages now and even though I´m still in the introduction I can say this is an awesome book! For me as a brutal beginner, who hasn´t had one dive with my camera gear, just snorkeling around trying to do some

macro while snorkeling an free diving, this book is perfect! There´s a whole lot of work to do if I want to make some good shots in the near future but this book is a great tutorial for getting on the right way. Thanks for that!

And thank you very much for the video special, really appreciate that!

For everybody waiting to get a copy of Alex's book, you can order it from Amazon.co.uk and get it in 1 - 2 weeks. You don't have to wait for Amazon US to get their act together. The cost, including shipping, is $32.80 (USD). If Amazon US ever gets around to shipping it, the cost will be $30.80 (USD), including shipping. For $2.00, why wait??? Get it today!!!

I pre-ordered the book from Amazon US back in March. I'm still waiting on that order. In the meantime, I got a copy from Amazon UK.

Don't wait.....Get yours!!!

Bob W

I have been enjoying my copy for several weeks now. It has been assigned to my preferred reading room, in that special spot on the back of The Throne.

It's terrific reference piece with some great ideas for experienced photographers who are no longer satisfied with just shooting images that "turn out". Whether it's creative approaches to lighting or tips on shooting super-macro, there's a little something for everyone.

It is money well spent I assure you!

Stu

www.wetspotimages.com

For everybody waiting to get a copy of Alex's book, you can order it from Amazon.co.uk and get it in 1 - 2 weeks. You don't have to wait for Amazon US to get their act together. The cost, including shipping, is $32.80 (USD). If Amazon US ever gets around to shipping it, the cost will be $30.80 (USD), including shipping. For $2.00, why wait??? Get it today!!!

 

I pre-ordered the book from Amazon US back in March. I'm still waiting on that order. In the meantime, I got a copy from Amazon UK.

 

Don't wait.....Get yours!!!

 

Bob W

Thanks for the heads up on Amazon UK, ordered two copies. USD to pound is of course very strong today ~~~ Looking forward to Alex's insight.

Steve

I got a delivery estimate today from Amazon US for September 1st to October 6th. Not shipped yet though. Order placed March 6th...

But I'm not in a hurry so I don't mind

I got an Amazon notice yesterday of an arrival date between August 10-24. Hope it arrives early for all!

I am hoping that they will start shipping from Amazon.com in the next few days - can someone with an order let me know when they getting a shipping notification.

I am really sorry for the delay, very frustrating from my side too.

Alex

Just got a notice from Amazon that my delivery date is July 28th (2 day Prime), Alex. Can't wait!

I just got a notice saying I should receive it on August 27. The day before I leave on a dive trip.

I ordered Alex's book from Amazon on Monday the 18th, with a scheduled delivery of August 15-30. Today, I received notification that it would ship August 1-4. I hope it comes true.

I ordered mine from Amazon.co.uk. Other than some shipping damage, it's a great book. Thanks for putting it out.

Don't forget that wherever you buy the book from you can use it to access these video tutorials, which I prepared to work with the content of the book:

http://underwaterphotographybook.com/free-masterclass-tutorial

If you log into vimeo, you can download them to watch in the field (even when on a liveaboard without internet).

Alex

Got the shipping confirmation today, should arrive August 29th as international slow mail, but it could very well show up earlier.