The post Iann Dior Music Video – Complicate It appeared first on Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles. With underwater filmmaking, I’m always looking for new and exciting projects to dive into. Recently, I had the opportunity to work on musician Iann Dior’s music video “Complicate It” and it was an amazing experience.  I was blown away by Iann Dior’s natural ability underwater. He was able to perform his scenes with ease and... Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles ..read more

The post Mermaids for Flaunt Magazine appeared first on Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles. Underwater photography is an exciting and unique form of art that allows for a stunning array of colors, light, and movement. Recently, I had the pleasure of working with Flaunt Magazine on an underwater photoshoot about mermaids, and I am honored to have my images included in such a beautiful and acclaimed publication. The article... Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles ..read more

The post Wonderwest by Boot Barn appeared first on Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles. I recently had the pleasure of working with Boot Barn on their latest photoshoot, titled “Wonderwest by Boot Barn,” at my Long Beach Underwater Studio. The shoot was a great success, and I had a blast working with the talented team of professionals who brought their creative energy and enthusiasm to the project. Isha, the... Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles ..read more

The post Bromelia Swimwear Resort 2023 appeared first on Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles. We shot this underwater swimwear campaign for Bromelia Swimwear at my underwater studio here in Long Beach, California in the summer of 2022. Our brief was to create imagery that allowed the water to compliment the design and colours of the swimsuits, whilst still keeping the garments the prime focus. Owner Lauren & creative director... Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles ..read more

The post Weyes Blood – Titanic Rising Album Cover appeared first on Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles. Original article from Stereo Gum To create the visual aesthetic for Titanic Rising, Natalie Mering of Weyes Blood enlisted Brett Stanley to help bring the underwater cover art to life in a Long Beach, California pool. To ensure the set wouldn’t disintegrate, they relied on shotbags and a two-hour time limit for filming. When I recently... Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles ..read more

The post Automatically change your iphone wallpaper appeared first on Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles. As a photographer I really find it useful to see my own work daily, as a way of reminding me what I can do better or what I do well – some might call this narcissistic but for me it makes me proud of what I create. I also like seeing my shots as iphone... Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles ..read more

The post Set Building Underwater appeared first on Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles. Being an Underwater Photographer I’ve always been drawn to creating dreamscapes below the surface, it’s just part of the allure for me, and trying to build a whole room underwater was one of the goals I’d set myself quite a while ago Having been a primarily travelling photographer meant that I didn’t have a proper... Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles ..read more

The post Jellyfish soup – Ocean Conservation Project appeared first on Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles. As an Underwater Photographer based in Los Angeles I’m obsessed with the ocean,  so when Christine from Christine Ren Films contacted me about her Ocean Conservancy project I jumped at the chance. It was such a cool project, and important, as it hoped to highlight the dangers of overfishing our oceans – possibly resulting in... Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles ..read more

The post Where to shoot great landscapes in NZ appeared first on Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles. As an underwater photographer I am all-too familiar with the boundless opportunities New Zealand offers for enjoying yourself in the water. Rotorua is a hive of natural geothermic activity, boasting five free, natural hot pools where you can relax and detoxify. Or for a dramatic variation in temperature, the Spa Park in Taupo offers hot... Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles ..read more

The post New Zealand National Water Polo appeared first on Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles. Photographing sports is not the easiest of tasks, especially when it’s a certain concept, and doubly so underwater! I shot these images with Ash Wootton of the New Zealand National Water Polo Team a few months ago and she was so good to work with, especially when I was asking her to perform feats that... Brett Stanley - Underwater Photographer & Cinematographer - Los Angeles ..read more