Send us a Text Message.In episode #61 host Brett Stanley chats with surf and underwater photographer Erick RegnardErick, along with his brother Ian, created an underwater housing for a 5x4 large format polaroid camera 20 years ago, and shot some incredible photographs with it in Tahiti.We talk about how they built the camera and housing, the technical issues they had to overcome, and what it’s like to shoot 1 frame an hour for 3 weeks.Follow this guest: Instagram, WebsiteEpisode SummaryIn thi...

In episode #60 host Brett Stanley chats with underwater Fine Art photographer Lexi Laine.Lexi’s work is beautiful and painterly, and mostly shot in the clear waters of the ocean, which adds a level of difficulty for her as she lives in England - not a land known for its visibility - so she travels the world in search of perfect locations to shoot in.We talk about her approach to photographing in the ocean around Europe, freediving the cenotes of Mexico, and what she likes about selling her wo...

In episode #59 host Brett Stanley chats with Australian director Nays Baghai about his career in underwater filmmaking.They talk about his new documentary Diving in to the Darkness, and what it was like to bring the life of renowned Cave Diver Jill Heinerth to the big screen - and the many challenges that came along with it.Nays talks in detail about the creation of the film, what influences him as a film maker, and how he got his start in underwater way back in film school.Watch the film dur...

In episode #58 host Brett Stanley chats with Christina Karliczek Skoglund, an underwater wildlife and feature film cinematographer. Christina grew up on the coast of Sweden, dreaming of shipwrecks, but it was a trip to New Zealand and Australia as a teenager that really gave her a taste for the underwater world of film. They talk about her work with the BBC and National Geographic, and how she was massively inspired by her Aunt, Jutta Hosel Waters - one of the first women to officially work...

In episode #57 host Brett Stanley chats with French underwater portrait photographer Alison Bounce. Growing up far from the ocean in the middle of France, Alison had a life long fear of water which she hoped to overcome by moving to the coastal city of Nice and starting her love affair with underwater photography. Since then she’s built her business around her gorgeous prints, working on removing the colour blue from her palette, and literally writing the book on underwater...

In episode #56 host Brett Stanley chats with John Ellerbrock - owner and President of Gates Underwater Housings.  Gates have been a staple in the world of underwater imaging since the late 60’s when Elwyn Gates started building the first products in his garage, and created a thriving business. John talks about the history of Gates, how he got involved, and what it takes to build camera housings for some of the worlds best cameras. We discuss the manufacturing process, where Gates housings are...

In episode #55 host Brett Stanley chats with Underwater Camera Operator and Photographer Jenny Baumert.  Jenny fell in love with underwater photography at the Brooks Institute in California, but quickly moved in to cinematography. She’s worked on commercials and music videos, and just finished up shooting the title sequence for Netflix’s Merpeople docuseries.  They talk about shooting 1000 frames per second underwater on the phantom high speed camera, how she made the move from camera tech...

In episode #54 host Brett Stanley chats with freedive photographer Tony Myshlyaev, better known as Tones Of Blue. They talk about his journey from learning to scuba dive in Vancouver, Canada, to his love affair with the warm tropical waters of Thailand.  Tony shares some of his techniques for shooting people in open water, his favourite spots to dive, and how the pandemic gave him a massive creative push. Follow this guest: Instagram Discuss the episode in our facebook group. Read Waterproof...

In episode #53 host Brett Stanley chats with freedive champion, film maker, and underwater performer Julie Gautier. Julie’s films are a beautifully visual insight into not just the mind of a freediver, but also into the powerful messages that water can convey through imagery and dance. She talks about her journey from freediver to film maker, and we chat about some of the amazing locations she’s been diving - including swimming with sleeping Sperm Whales.  Follow this guest: Youtube...

In episode #52 host Brett Stanley chats with landscape photographer turned underwater photographer Adam Attoun. Based in Reading California, Adam talks about his background in landscape photography and how he’s brought many of those techniques and aesthetics into his underwater portrait work. We dig in to his process, how he gets such a unique look to his photographs, and how the Northern California weather really limits his shooting days! Follow this guest: Website Instagram Discuss the...

In episode #51 host Brett Stanley chats with underwater cinematographer Jacques Ballard about his work on the feature film The Deep House.  We discuss how he shot the underwater thriller, what cameras and lighting they used, and how problem solving can really be one of the fun parts of underwater filmmaking.  Jacques’s career has been quite varied, with documentaries, feature films, and amazing underwater collaborations with freediving talent like Julie Gautier and Guillaume Nery. Follow this...

In episode #50 host Brett Stanley chats with the man who built the Underwater 3D Cameras for the new Avatar films, Pawel Achtel. Pawel is an engineer with a passion for the underwater world, and has created a variety of imaging solutions, including the 3D Stereoscopic camera system for James Cameron’s new Avatar movies! We chat about how his rig works, the physics of 3D imaging (and how to stop movie goers throwing up), and a neat trick to stop pesky micro bubbles from sticking to your...

In episode #49 host Brett Stanley chats with underwater cinematographer and co-founder of The Oceaverse, Ian Takahashi. NFT’s have become a big industry over the last couple of years and they can be confusing for those that haven’t spent time looking in to them - so we chatted with Ian about what they are and how creatives can use them not only as a source of income, but also a way of raising money to go towards ocean conservation projects - which is where the Oceaverse comes in. As a...

In episode #48 host Brett Stanley chats with underwater photographer and High Definition Video Pioneer Tom Campbell. They chat about how Tom got started in wildlife photography, his move to cinematography, and how high definition video really opened some doors for him.  Tom also tells us about his stock libraries, selling his first photograph, and he explains how he kinda disappeared for a few years! Follow this guest: Website Discuss the episode in our facebook group. Read Waterproof...

In episode #47 host Brett Stanley chats with cinematographer Sean Ruggeri who’s work with Red Cameras and Gates Housings has really taken him to some amazing places. They chat about how he worked with Red to refine their Camera’s underwater abilities, his role in the new movie The Colony, and what happens in a submarine when you need to go to the bathroom! Follow this guest: Website, IMDB Discuss the episode in our facebook group. Read Waterproof Magazine. Support the podcast. Support the...

In episode #46 host Brett Stanley chats with photographer and director Scott Rhea. Scott’s career ranges from shooting Advertising and lifestyle images, to directing music video and commercials, and into his amazing personal fine art work – but through it all he’s had a great love of being underwater. They chat about where he gets his inspiration, the importance of meditation, and how the devastation from Hurricane Katrina brought about Scott’s foray below the surface. Follow this guest:...

In episode #45 host Brett Stanley chats with Belgian underwater photographer Harry Fayt. Harry’s work is truly beautiful, with the worlds and concepts he creates below the surface, and his messages within each shot are very inspiring. We talk about how he creates these scenes in his local public pool, his love of cinema for inspiration, and how he’s getting his revenge after years of not being able to get in the water! Follow this guest: Website, Instagram Discuss the episode in our facebook...

In episode #44 host Brett Stanley chats with Jamie Johnson, an underwater photographer better known by her artist name of Birdee. Jamie’s work has a rawness to it, and she captures the female form in a very real way. Through her images she examines themes of femininity, strength, and grace, as well as exploring the healing element of water. They talk about her love of film photography, creating double exposures underwater, and how music plays a huge role in her inspiration. Follow this guest:...

In episode #43 host Brett Stanley chats with Hal Wells, safety diver and co-owner of Hollywood Divers. Hal shares with us his experiences working on film sets, how he plans for underwater productions, and what it’s like to deal with talent and crew under the water. They also discuss what it’s like being addicted to scuba diving, and how water people seem to be the most chill people around. Follow this guest: Website, Instagram Discuss the episode in our facebook group. Support to the...

In episode #42, host Brett Stanley is joined by Antonio Lennert, life & business partner to Surf and Fine Art Photographer Lucas Murnaghan who tragically died in March this year of a rare cancer. As a way of memorialising Lucas they talk about his life and work, and how Antonio is keeping the memory alive by curating Lucas' images - a lot of it previously unseen - into new gallery works and reissuing his book "Beneath the Surface". Brett's chat with Antonio is a great introduction his...

In episode #41, host Brett Stanley chats with experimental photographer Barbara Cole. Barbara’s underwater work spans over 20 years and her approach to photography is akin to alchemy, where she pushes the boundaries of what can be done with the tools available – and even creating her own to accomplish the task. She’s had great success with vintage processing techniques such as Tin Type and Wet Collodion, and her images are more like paintings than they are photographs. Follow this guest:...

In episode #40, host Brett Stanley chats with underwater performer and actor Claire Friesen. Claire grew up fascinated with water, and solidified her love it with it when she discovered synchronized swimming. After competing on the Canadian National...

In episode #39, host Brett Stanley chats with underwater director of photography Zac Macaulay.Zac’s career has taken him from assisting in his younger days to a sort after stills photographer shooting underwater commercials for large brands, and now a...

In episode #38, host Brett Stanley chats with Linden Wolbert. Linden is a professional mermaid who’s pioneered the world of mermaiding, from creating her own tail with a special effects artist to now having her own line of Body Glove tails for kids...