Passionate about diving, Chicago, IL-based Marc Morale is a Scuba instructor who holds credentials with the professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), Scuba Diving International (SDI), and Technical Diving International (TDI). Marc Morale is also experienced in underwater photography and videography. Taking underwater photos that capture sunbursts from above requires skill and knowledge of using specific camera settings to block out excessive sunlight. Consider the following helpful tips for capturing quality photos of sunbursts from below the water’s surface: 1. Use a low ISO setting Keep your camera’s ISO setting as low as possible to reduce the sensitivity of the camera to light which allows it to produce images in bright environments. 2. Use a fast shutter speed Using a fast shutter speed reduces the time the shutter is open to lower the amount ambient light infiltrating the camera lens. It also freezes the movement of the water in photos that are taken which results in a better image of the shafts of sun rays in the water. 3. Reduce aperture size Use a small aperture, the opening of the lens, which allows light to pass in, to prevent overexposure of your photo and increase the depth of field of the shot to keep the photo in focus.

1. Marc Morale
Tips on How to Photograph Sunbursts
Underwater

2. Introduction
Passionate about diving, Chicago, IL-based Marc Morale is a Scuba instructor who holds credentials with
the professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), Scuba Diving International (SDI), and Technical
Diving International (TDI). Marc Morale is also experienced in underwater photography and videography.

3. Taking underwater photos that capture sunbursts from above requires skill and knowledge of using specific
camera settings to block out excessive sunlight. Consider the following helpful tips for capturing quality
photos of sunbursts from below the water’s surface:

4. 1. Use a low ISO setting
Keep your camera’s ISO setting as low as possible to reduce the sensitivity of the camera to light which
allows it to produce images in bright environments.

5. 2. Use a fast shutter speed
Using a fast shutter speed reduces the time the shutter is open to lower the amount ambient light infiltrating
the camera lens. It also freezes the movement of the water in photos that are taken which results in a better
image of the shafts of sun rays in the water.

6. 3. Reduce aperture size
Use a small aperture, the opening of the lens, which allows light to pass in, to prevent overexposure of your
photo and increase the depth of field of the shot to keep the photo in focus.