Martin Edge is a lifelong member of the British Society of Underwater Photographers with over 35 years of experience dedicated to advancing the art and technique of underwater photography. He teaches and runs workshops in underwater photography and is a regular columnist for major diving magazines.Stuart Gibson has been diving for over 20 years. His passion for underwater photography started in 1999 with an old Olympus film camera. He met Martin in 2006 and has joined him on many photography trips and, in recent years, assisted him on several workshops.

• 0. Introduction About the 5th Edition1. Principles of Underwater Photography2. Digital Compacts, Mirrorless Cameras & Micro 4/3rds by Mario Vitalini 3. SLR Cameras4. Diving To Take Photographs5. The Mindset of a Successful Underwater Photographer6. All About Lighting7. Composition Underwater8. Close-Up, Macro and Super Macro9. Wide Angle10. Three Deadly Sins by Kevin and Maggie ReedInternet Resources and SuppliersGlossaryIndex

Praise for the previous editions:"Packed with beautiful images and an easy-to read style, this book is both educational and inspirational." Scuba Diving Magazine"In its third edition, The Underwater Photographer has evolved to become almost a standard work of reference. Martin Edge has developed his writing skills over the years, and we recommend this volume for anyone pursuing the now-less-than black art of underwater photography, especially with digital image-gathering in mind." Dive Magazine"...let us just say that this is THE best underwater photo technique book on the market... PERIOD!" Diver Magazine