Ever taken your camera underwater only to end up with a memory card full of blue, blurry disappointments? You're not alone. In this episode, Camila Reyes breaks down exactly how to configure your camera settings for underwater photography, sharing the hard-won lessons from her own trial-and-error journey shooting Caribbean reefs and marine life. Whether you're prepping for your first underwater photo dive or feeling overwhelmed by all the dials and menus, this beginner-friendly guide walks you through shooting modes, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and focus—so you can spend less time troubleshooting and more time capturing stunning images.

• Full auto mode doesn't work underwater—water absorbs light and color in ways your camera's automatic calculations can't handle, which is why Aperture Priority or Manual mode produces ...