IT’S FUN
The first value of underwater photography is that it is a lot of fun. It’s easy to fall in love with underwater image capture— and for this reason; you may find that it can be very time-consuming.
IT PRESERVES MEMORIES
Saving memories is an important and good value.
IT’S A CREATIVE CHALLENGE
Underwater photography opens the door to your own creativity and gives you an avenue of self-expression.
IT MAKES DIVING MORE FUN
Underwater photography also gives you something to do while scuba diving. A years’ old dive-industry market-research study revealed that people often quit scuba diving because they had nothing to do when diving! When the novelty of diving wore off, many people moved on to new adventures. Underwater photography gives you a reason to continue scuba diving.
IT CAN BE PROFITABLE
Underwater photography can be a lucrative venture. Anyone who has a dwelling adorns it with some form of wall art. Wall art of any form is not free. Simply hanging one of your own images on an unadorned wall will at least save you some money—and if that image is nice enough, it may appeal to others, as well. A print of your image may also make a valuable gift. Once you determined that your images have value to others, you can begin to market them. Launch a web site and set up an online gallery of your images. Do a show and display them at a brick-and-mortar gallery. Display and sell them at a local art fair. You can also seek to get them into print. You may be able to provide images to stock agencies. Dive publications sometimes need illustrations for various articles, as well. Take a look at one of the many price guides available; these can help you to determine the worth of an image.
IT’S COMPETITIVE
For people who have a competitive streak, there are many underwater photography contests. They are not difficult to participate in, and some do not even require entry fees. Most contest winners are awarded prizes such as scuba equipment, camera equipment, and trips. They also get their winning images published. The range of categories is wide; most encompass all subjects, and all types of cameras and lenses can be used. It is fun and rewarding to participate in contests, whether you win or not.
IT’S SOCIAL
Another great benefit of underwater photography is that it is very social.
IT’S EDUCATIONAL
Underwater photography is also educational. The education is not limited to underwater photography—you’ll learn a great deal about completely different topics. Recognizing all of the good that comes from your endeavours will help you to further your skills. Recognizing the value of what you are doing will improve your attitude. Rather than viewing underwater photography as something that is difficult, you will see it as enriching. Armed with a good attitude, underwater photography becomes easier and much more fun.
