Hugh Sakols

I first went SCUBA diving when I was 14 years old. By the time I was 16, I had acquired a Nikonos II underwater camera. This camera led to my first foray into documenting the natural world and an interest in biology. At the time, I did most of my SCUBA diving in Monterey / Carmel, California. While in college, I started working summers just outside Yosemite National Park, lured by the granite walls, mountains, and wilderness adventures. I eventually moved to El Portal, a gateway to Yosemite, and lived there for 25 years. However, my interest in diving and underwater photography never left me. Over the last year, I have started to dive in the Pacific Northwest, made two trips to Indonesia, and participated in the Backscatter Digital Shootout in Bonaire.

In this presentation, I will share my underwater photography journey first using Kodachrome and then transitioning to digital. I’ll discuss the fundamentals and challenges of underwater photography and how it differs from land-based photography. I’ll also address safety concerns while diving with a camera.

Virtual Monthly Presenter’s Meeting

Our featured speakers are typically accomplished photographers from throughout the US and beyond. The monthly meetings also include a “photo challenge” segment, in which all current PPF members are invited to submit photos that reflect a specific theme. These meetings are the Third Monday of the month and open to the public. 

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Upcoming Dates:

• November 17

• December (no meeting)