This week, I had the pleasure of presenting my latest short film at our monthly gathering for the New York Underwater Photographic Society, or NYUPS.

NYUPS is a free, monthly meetup in NYC for divers who are passionate about underwater photography and video. We get together to share images, short films, and exchange tips and tricks we’ve been learning in the field. Lately, we have been meeting at Fred’s, a great spot on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. It’s open to everyone—no membership, no fees—just a group of people who love to shoot underwater and talk about it.

This month’s theme was Close Focus Wide Angle (CFWA), and I put together a short edit from a recent trip to Speyside, Tobago. The waters there are incredibly nutrient-rich, and every dive feels packed with life—turtles on the sand, stingrays dusted in sediment, and fast-moving reef fish weaving in and out of the frame. CFWA fits Tobago well because you can stay close to your subject while still keeping the wider reef in the story.

The film, titled “Caribbean Reef Life in Tobago,” opens with our dive guide filming a turtle, which immediately sets the tone for the rest of the edit: observing the vibrant, busy life of the reef.

I hope you enjoy this two-minute glimpse into the incredible underwater world of Tobago!

Shooting Details

Camera: Panasonic GH5 | 14–42 + Nauticam WWL1-B
Location: Speyside, Tobago
Dive Op: Tobago Dive Experience
Theme: Close Focus Wide Angle Shooting in Tobago