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Discover the best underwater lighting options for photography and cinematography with Outex camera housings. Learn how LED video lights, underwater strobes, Profoto systems, Bigblue Dive Lights, and portable lighting setups can dramatically improve color, clarity, contrast, and professional image quality beneath the surface. Whether you shoot snorkeling adventures, scuba diving, surf, pools, freediving, wildlife, travel content, or cinematic productions, this guide explains the top lighting choices by budget, skill level, and shooting style. See why Outex offers a more versatile and affordable alternative to bulky hard housings—compatible with attached flash kits, dual light arms, synced strobes, handheld dive lights, and pro video rigs. If you want better underwater photos, more engaging video, and a smarter path to professional results, this complete Outex underwater lighting guide shows you how to choose the right setup fast.

Exercise during pregnancy offers incredible physical and emotional benefits — and swimming may be the best of all. Musician and swimmer Joanna Wallfisch shares her story of strength, confidence, and balance in the water, guided by Olympic physician Dr. Tathiana Parmigiano, who explains why swimming helps regulate blood flow, reduce swelling, and improve well-being before and after birth. Whether for health or photography, discover how Outex waterproof housings help capture powerful underwater moments safely and beautifully — protecting cameras or phones while maintaining full creative control and optical clarity.

Swimmer magazine cover page article featuring Olympic swimmer and world record holder JR deSouza, one of the founders of Outex underwater housing imaging systems for cameras and smart phones. Swimmer magazine is part of United States Swimming. Outex is a Los Angeles, California based company making waterproof imaging products for content creators worldwide. For additional information visit www.Outex.com.

In this video workshop photographer & filmmaker Michael Snyder examines how becoming a great photographer means being a great visual storyteller. In this first part of the two-part “Telling Stories that Matter” series sponsored by Outex underwater housing systems, you will learn how to effectively tell stories from conception of an idea to completion of a project, including distribution.

Recently Announced Winners of the Outex, ProPrintsLab, WaterBear Underwater Photography Contest Announced in July, 2024. The gold, silver, bronze, and honorable mention underwater photography winners of the ProPrintsLab WaterBear Outex contest were recently announced, winning prizes and bragging rights for the best aquatic images submitted. And they did not disaapoint. 

For the second time, Outex and Oceanographic Magazine are partnering to honor champions of underwater photography and environmental conservation. Outex is presenting various gifts and sponsoring ocean photography awards to recognize the outstanding imaging work these professionals produce on an ongoing basis. "As an underwater housing company founded by ocean lovers, we're happy to partner with a prestigious publication and support photographers, photojournalists, and cinematographers in our community, providing useful imaging tools for their camera gear in multiple environmental conditions." said Outex co-founder JR deSouza. 

Artist Shun Natsui captures the magic of ocean waves thru photography. His work has been featured throughout Japan, and Shun has released a book titled "Waves" in 2021. Shun uses the Outex underwater housing system to waterproof his various Hasselblad and Leica cameras and lenses, so he can retain tactile control and optimize his creative vision in any environment.

Underwater wedding photoshoot makes the cover of Living Magazine in Panama City Florida. Photographer John Starrett used the Outex waterproof camera housing system to assist in creating a magical underwater experience for this couple during the Covid pandemic, and the results landed the cover of the lifestyle Florida magazine.

Canyoning is an adrenaline-filled adventure sport that combines the thrilling elements of climbing, rappelling, rock climbing, and swimming. It involves exploring and descending canyons or gorges, sliding down natural rock formations, and caves. The Luca Memorial Photo contest, sponsored by Outex waterproof cases, celebrates the memories of this canyoneer pioneer who passed away doing what he loves. 

Brett Currie's Immerse Documentary Follows Norma MacLeod's Ocean Swimming as a Coping Mechanism in the Face of Cancer...

Professional photographer Steffen Kirschner has perfectly blended his extreme sports photography passion into professional excellence by combining 3D technologies, graphics, and imaging into a fully integrated vertical business for his clients. Steffen loves the Outex waterproofing camera system for his Nikon gear because its universal design fits multiple bodies and lenses over time, and is super travel friendly.

Water photographer Luc Cividino’s search for “authenticity in the moment”. Luc’s surfing, kayaking, canoeing, and other water sports experiences greatly assisted in his experience as a photographer. They not only help his conditioning and comfort level in such conditions. But also give him an understanding of what the subject is going thru, where they may go, and what they may do.  “I gained confidence over time and allowed myself to be more daring in my approach, always looking for the work to reflect the authenticity of the moment.” Luc began his photography years ago, but the Outex waterproof system has been perfect for his needs.  “I began shooting with Outex covers from an outrigger canoe. The materials are perfect for my work. Outstanding imaging from the optical glass ports, small, lightweight, and easy to control under any condition.”