The New York Underwater Photographic Society (NYUPS) is a monthly gathering of divers who love underwater photography and video. Members from New York and the broader tri-state area meet to review images, discuss shooting techniques, and dive deeper into everything from macro behavior to wide-angle storytelling. The meetings are free, open to anyone, and a chance for divers of all levels to share photos or short films. Dates and locations are posted on Big Apple Divers. This page features my ongoing archive of the presentations and short films I’ve shared at NYUPS.
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Latest Presentation
Predators: The Survivor — A Tiger Shark with a Broken Jaw (Maldives)
Most of us have a specific image of what defines an apex shark—speed, power, and dominance. But off the coast of Fuvahmulah, I spent time with Luana, a resident tiger…
Past Presentations
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Light, Shadow and Sea – A Black and White Short Film
This month, I presented a short film titled “Light, Shadow and Sea” at the New York Underwater Photographic Society meeting. Focusing on black and white,…
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Marine Life Close-Up: The Eyes Project
Last week, I had the chance to present my latest project at the New York Underwater Photographic Society (NYUPS) meeting. The theme was “EYES”—a challenge…
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Life on the Ocean Floor – Dauin
The recent NYUPS gathering showcased a short film titled “Life on the Ocean Floor,” highlighting the biodiversity found in Dauin’s diving sites. It emphasizes the…
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Caribbean Reef Life in Tobago – Short Film for NYUPS
This week, I presented my short film at the New York Underwater Photographic Society. The film, “Caribbean Reef Life in Tobago,” showcases the rich underwater…
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NYUPS Is Back — Spiny Devilfish
On September 30, 2025, NYUPS (New York Underwater Photographic Society) – the imaging arm of Big Apple Divers – held its first meetup since the…
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12 Prized Sea Slugs: A Macro Cinematography Guide
The author expresses deep gratitude for winning first place in the Big Apple Divers Video Contest at Beneath the Sea on March 26, 2023. They…
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Black and White Underwater – Maldives
The underwater world boasts vibrant colors, but sometimes black and white photography can effectively capture its beauty. As a member of the Big Apple Divers,…
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Pretty Fishies and Our Dive Club Meetings
I belong to a local scuba diving club called the NYC Sea Gypsies. Under normal conditions, the club along with a sub-group focused on underwater…
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Compact Moments : NY Underwater Photographic Society
The New York Underwater Photographic Society (NYUPS) is a sub-group of the Big Apple Divers dive club. Big Apple Divers is one of the largest…
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Beneath The Sea, Big Apple Divers and NYUPS
Beneath the Sea is the premier international dive, travel and oceans exposition in the US. It’s held annually at the Meadowlands Expo Center just outside…
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Big Animals & Compact Cameras
Last February, I presented this video at The New York Underwater Photographic Society (NYUPS). NYUPS is the photographic subgroup of the Big Apple Divers. Each…