Underwater photographers use specific equipment to capture accurate colors:
- Strobes/Flash: External light sources that restore natural colors
- Color correction filters: Red or magenta filters that compensate for blue-green dominance
- White balance cards: For accurate color calibration
Professional underwater photography also requires understanding of distance-related color loss. Photographers typically get within 2-3 feet of their subject and use wide-angle lenses to minimize the water column between camera and subject. Post-processing software helps further adjust color balance to achieve natural-looking results.