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🌄 30 years of experience
📷 Underwater photography prints available 👇
www.scubanetworkphotos.com It was a skin dive. They strapped a tank to my back with a harness and I swam around the marina area with an instructor. I was immediately addicted and knew that this was something I wanted to do forever. 2 years late
r I did my Jr. Open Water certification. By the time I was 17 I had done my Rescue Diver and started my Divemaster program at 18 after accumulating 200 dives. I started taking photos with an underwater disposable film camera at 15. When I was 18 I went to Fiji and one of the marine biologists lent me his underwater video camera for the week, and I did my first experimentations with underwater imagery there. Underwater photography presents some unique challenges that topside wildlife photographers don’t really have. You can sit in a blind for hours on land and animals accept you as part of the environment after a while, and you can get the shots you want. Underwater, I don’t have that luxury. On most dives, I have an hour of bottom time, and in that hour, I have to find an animal, establish trust with it, scope potential foreground or background elements for the frame, and finally frame up the shot. Sometimes I don’t have the luxury of trust. Animals like sharks, turtles, and rays cruise by quickly and I have only moments to gauge all of those elements. My personal style is portraiture. I try very hard to capture the eye of the animal looking right at the frame, almost like a headshot. When a capture does happen, and I do get that shot, it lives with me forever. I’m able to go back and relive that dive over and over again. Even when I’m topside sipping on my coffee, I can look at my model and I’m underwater breathing bubbles again. I hope that these photos help you have a similar escape. This art business has been designated as a "Trusted Art Seller" with The Art Storefronts Organization, which means you can shop with confidence, knowing the quality and value of my products. Ryan Hoffman
About the Shop
Scuba Network in New York City is a Full-Service dive shop with over 30 years of experience and the winner of the 2019 + 2021 Top Performing Facility Trophy. We run exotic scuba travel with a New York guide, safe and effective Scuba Classes, and discounted gear that beats online prices. We will help you get your scuba certification that lasts for a lifetime.
“Open Water certification” - our classes have 3 parts: academics, pool, and open water. The only things necessary are a clean bill of health, and basic swimming skills.
“Trips” - Scuba Network’s scuba diving trips are not your typical vacation. Journey to islands you never thought possible, while connecting with dive buddies along the way! A New York instructor will guide your adventure and pre-select the best scuba diving sites with enchanting and majestic marine life that’s sure to amaze you. Think of the epic underwater photos you and your friend can revisit time and time again!
“Gear” - Scuba Network is a dealer for premiere ocean exploring brands like Mares, Cressi, Sherwood, Atomic, Oceanic, Bare, Hollis, Henderson, Pinnacle, Stahlsaac, Suunto and more! Whether you are going on a snorkeling trip, or a liveaboard dive adventure, we have you covered.
“Photo Prints” - We offer a selection of high-quality prints taken by our resident photographers from all over the world. Check out scubanetworkphotos.com to bring home a piece of the ocean for your wall. We look forward to welcoming you into our Scuba Family. Visit our website to start your scuba journey:
www.divingnyc.com
