Gug’s Blog
South Australia Trip Report: Great Whites, Cuttlefish and Seadragons
I just returned from a three week shooting trip through South Australia, and unfortunately… this might’ve been the most photographically unproductive expedition of my life.
Winner Winner! And What Do These Awards Mean To A Photographer?
I know it seems strange for the 2025 winners to be announced in January 2026, but that’s not uncommon in the world of photo awards.
Up All Night, Sleep All Day in Okinawa
Making a life-changing transition to the live in the other side of the world is logistically intense, so it would be insane to make a
Fiji – Soft Coral Capital of the World
The island nation of Fiji earned it’s nickname among scuba divers decades ago by boasting one thing in greater abundance than practically anywhere else on
Norway – Sea Pandas and Glowing Skies
When you think of the destinations that an underwater photographer dreams of, Norway doesn’t generally make the list. But there are simply some things a
Mag Bay Trip Report
After 8 hours bouncing around on a small boat, 40 miles offshore, freezing & wet from sea spray, finally…. frigate birds. And when we reach
Gug Awarded at NARAVA 2023
Checking the mail today (for the first time in ~4 weeks) provided a nice surprise via the Slovenian post – I placed not once, but
Hammerheads Gets a Facelift with New Tech
Since the dawn of my career, I’ve been touting passion over technology, effort over what camera to buy, and have responded to 10,000 inquiries of
Contest Wins
Underwater Photography Contests – 5 More Wins! Recently, I placed in three international photo competitions (5 awards total) with images from the SeaScapes Collection and
Water Is Life
One of the most beautiful, yet underappreciated and unexplored facets of Florida is it’s vast network of freshwater springs & the resulting ecosystem & geology
Outdoor Art
Outdoor Art Since we get frequent inquiries about hanging a Gug piece of art outdoors, we came up with two great solutions. Here’s all the
The Beautiful But Problematic Invasive Lionfish by Suzanne Bushnell
Lionfish have gotten a bad rap in the past few years. As many of you know, lionfish (Pterois volitans and Pterois miles) are invasive species
Diving The Red Sea
I have a plan for my work. It’s unfortunately a sad plan. For the past few years I’ve been planning my shoots and travels based
Lighting: Make Your Art Look It’s Best-Part 2
Last month, we discussed how the Kelvin rating (the “coolness” or “warmness”) effects our perception of art, as well as how it changes the feel
Lighting: Make Your Art Look It’s Best – Part 1
When choosing a piece of art, one of the more common questions from our clients to our design staff centers around how best to light
Neptune Memorial Reef Project
Sometimes a little destruction is just what’s needed to take the next step forward. Back in September 2017, Florida took a hit from Hurricane
A Day With the Manatees
“Oh, the weather is frightful…But the springs are soooo delightful…and since we’ve no place to go…. let it manatee, let it manatee, let it manatee”.
Trip Report- Cabo Pulmo, Mexico
Going on a shooting expedition during the Christmas chaos is the norm. We always look for a place off the beaten path, where instead a
Trip Report Ireland/Scotland
It all started as girls’ trip, but hey, I’ve never been one to say no to foreign travel to a new place. To some, hanging
Post Irma Hurricane Report
The short version: everything’s fine. The long version: it all begins with planning. For those who have never gone through a hurricane, the most important
Historical Shipwrecks of South Florida
Florida’s coastline hides an amazing collection of sunken maritime history. During the months of April and May, I was tasked by the Florida government to
Looking For Water In The High Desert
Once again, the underwater photographer finds himself on an expedition through the high desert…..there must be water here somewhere…….right? Flying into Phoenix is always easy
My New Addiction – Blackwater Diving
Jump off a boat in the middle of the ocean, in the middle of the night, over the deep abyss, drift a few miles, and
Diving and Photographing My Backyard Reef
Its amazing what lies in just 20′ of water right my hometown beach. You enter the water through the mild surf, cross >100′ of sand,
Peru Trip Report
“MIA AIRPORT CLOSING AT 3:00PM TOMORROW” was the report we read as we were in mid-Hurricane Matthew prep last week. Problem was, our flight was
Holiday Party and Glacier National Park Presentation
Gug Underwater will be hosting a holiday party on Friday December 11th from 6-10pm at the new Galleria Mall location. Address is 2414 E. Sunrise
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2014
Gug is excited to announce his image “Silver Streak” was one of the six finalists for the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2014. Gug’s
LBTS PIER- NEW RELEASE
Through sheer power of will and determination, Gug actually taught himself how to take the camera out of the underwater housing, and take an above-water
SEALED WITH A KISS- NEW RELEASE
“While shooting California sea lions in Mexico last year (doesn’t that sound weird….last year???), I absolutely fell in love with their adorable faces and hysterical
GRAND RE-OPENING PARTY!
Gug is excited to be moved into his spacious new gallery in Fort Lauderdale. Please join him for a night of celebration on Saturday October
GEORGE-NEW RELEASE
It’s with great pleasure, that I get to introduce you to my good friend George. When I’m living out at sea for years at a