Hello, I'm Matty Smith

Underwater Photographer

I lead immersive small-group expeditions around the world and design specialised underwater equipment to help photographers capture unforgettable images

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Underwater Photography

Limited edition

Fine art prints.

A curated selection of Matt’s favourite limited edition prints, showcasing rare and extraordinary moments from the underwater and natural world. From his iconic “Man of War” series to captivating wildlife portraits, each print is produced on archival fine art paper and crafted for collectors who value rarity, artistry, and storytelling.

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Underwater Photography

Workshops

Learning underwater photography can feel overwhelming. With so much to figure out-what to learn, in what order, and which gear to use.

It’s easy to get stuck in trial and error.

These workshops are designed to fast-track your learning. I share the insights, techniques, and tips I’ve developed over years of underwater photography, so you can improve your images faster and start capturing the photos you’ve been imagining.

I run workshops occasionally in between expeditions. Join the mailing list to be notified of the next opportunity.

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Q&A with Matty

Stay up to date with the latest in underwater photography with Matty’s tips and tricks from capture to download, post process as well of reviews of new camera equipment to hit the market. It’s a continually growing collection of underwater photography resources.

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How to avoid BACKSCATTER in underwater photos

Backscatter is the illumination of particles in the water by your lights. It's the nemesis of underwater photographers. Although it can never be eliminated completely, by paying attention to our strobe positioning we can reduce it greatly.

How to remove SCRATCHES from a plastic DOME PORT

Nothing ruins an underwater photograph quicker than scratches on your dome port. In this video I show you a quick and easy way to remove a large scratch from a plastic/acrylic dome port. Everything you need can be purchased from a regular hardware store for about...

Improve your under water photography INSTANTLY | 3 tips for beginners

In this video I share my top 3 tips for beginners to help you improve your underwater photography instantly with out spending a single dollar. Perfect for those of you just starting out in underwater photography.