There’s real beauty in seemingly simple tones. For this blog, I’m going to talk about a technique that has been close to my heart since I first got a camera in my hands – black, white and monotone treatments. With the good old analogue cameras, we had to make the decision of shooting black and white or […]

Photo Finish was born as a platform to offer divers interested in underwater photographers a range of tips and techniques on how to shoot different subjects, based on my experience as a photographer and dive guide. 2017 gave me the opportunity to start working directly with Scuba Travel, teaming up with some of the best […]

When talking about the Red Sea wrecks, there is an image that comes to mind, the iconic stern section of the Giannis D. After hitting the reef in 1983 the ship broke in two and sank becoming one of the most distinctive wrecks in the Red Sea. Visited by thousands of divers over the years […]

As a dive guide and avid diver, I had the opportunity to dive hundreds of dive sites in different countries. Some considered to be among the best in the world, others not so much. As an underwater photographer, there are a handful of these places that stand out.  In the following instalments, I will talk […]

Stonefish are probably one of the ugliest fish in the sea but they can be incredible subjects.  They live in shallow water usually hiding in a rubbly bottom or buried under the sand. Many times they get confused with other members of the same family, the scorpionfish. However, the stonefish has a much bigger head […]

On this blog I try to give tips and advice on how to shoot different creatures, some can be elusive and shy others bold and easy to approach but one thing is unavoidable, to photograph them you need to travel where they live. On today’s blog, I’ll talk about one of the most common subject, […]

The Red Sea offers plenty of opportunities for shark photography. From late October to mid-January oceanic whitetip sharks are a common sight on the offshore reefs of the southern Red Sea. With this in mind, I would like to explain how my photo workshop, Shark Quest Photography works, and offer some useful tips on how to get […]

Turtles have undeniable charisma. These reptiles are amongst the most fascinating animals you can encounter during a dive. From the 7 species of marine turtles, you are more likely to see Hawksbill, green, and loggerhead turtles. And with their passive attitude, they make for great subjects but how to make your turtle shots stand out? Here are Mario’s […]