Summer may be over, but that doesn't mean poolside fun is done. Carl Fehres shares his tips for making magic underwater:β
β "Samara and I wanted to create something ethereal and organic. I've always wanted to shoot underwater and have been inspired by several other artists. I have a beautiful set of underwater photos of @bird.ee shot by @ryanmuirhead hanging on my wall at home. I purchased a couple Fujifilm underwater disposable cameras and just went for it. Samara is always amazing to work with. She used her dance experience here to create beautiful shapes and emotion.β
π Underwater shots require a lot of light. I shot this at midday when the sun was high in the sky. Sunbeams dance through the water this time of day and the results can be magic.β
π A disposable camera is really freeing to use as it has literally zero settingsβyou just point and shoot. β
π Shooting underwater is a pretty different experience. You want to talk to your subject before going under so you are on the same page. β
π I held my breath as long as I could to stay under for 2β3 of Samara's dives and poses. I had a friend hold me down so I was stable.β
π Wear goggles. β
π Know your camera well so you can focus on the shot and have fun!β
FUJICOLOR QuickSnap Waterproof
"I've since purchased and use a Nikonos V underwater film camera. It's a professional 35mm camera and the results are even sharper and more beautiful.β
"However, the disposable camera's results here came out much better than expected and I wouldn't hesitate to use it again. To be honest, I really like the noisy grain I got from the Fujicolor disposable camera." β Carl Fehres β
π· by Carl Fehres with a Fujicolor QuickSnap Waterproof disposable camera, which comes pre-loaded with Fujicolor Superia X-TRA800. Scanned on the Noritsu S-1800.β With @fujifilm_profilm and @samarazuckerbrod.