Get closer with your strobe.

Shoot in deeper water or on darker days.

Use manual control to make backgrounds darker and strobe brighter

When shooting close, use a fast shutter speed such as 1/500th second.

Use the smallest aperture on your camera (usually around an f8.)

Take a picture; adjust the strobe power setting up or down as needed.

If your camera indicates overexposure, use a faster shutter speed or aim away from the bright sunlight. (Use your camera owner’s manual to find the exposure information.)

CATHY’S TIP 2:

Don’t stir up sand where you are shooting.

Adjust your weights so that you can float without moving.

On sandy bottom, kneel or stand but don’t kick.

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