Can the laws of gravity be replaced? Photographers answered this question with the invention and evolution of underwater photography. Over the years, the improvement of camera housings and underwater equipment have changed underwater photography. We can also see the ways in which underwater photography has not changed.

Here is a list of underwater photographers who've inspired me.

1. Toni Frissell (1933-1967):

   One of the first photographers to take lifestyle and fashion away from the confines of the studio.

2. Bruce Mozert:

Bruce Mozert took underwater photographs of women performing above ground activities, such as playing golf, peering through a telescope, and barbecuing.

3. Sam Shere:

Photographed an underwater fashion show hosted by the Miami fashion council, that took place in 1947.

4. Emma Critchley:

'In water not only are shape and form suspended, but so is time, words, limbs and breadth float in an eternal present moment, neither past nor future, neither moving nor completely still'

-Emma Critchley, At the still point of the turning world

5. Zena Holloway:

‘Cameras capture too much sometimes and the water takes it back a step, takes it almost being like a painting’, she says.

6. Howard Schatz:

American based ophthalmologist and photographer. One of his many books is "Waterdance" published in 1995.

7. Elena Kalis:

Elena Kalis, the Russian-born who practices underwater photography by the deep blue sea in the Bahamas. Elena’s fine art background has helped her create a unique painting like style in underwater photography.

Coming up next is a blog post of how these photographers have influenced and inspired me. Watch this space for more!!!