Diversified Blues

Anup J Kat is the main man and chief optimist at First December Films. His encounter with photography, in true poetic passion-story-style, was pure chance. For Anup, more than shooting great photos, it’s about being able to capture a special memory in a completely unique way. When he isn’t busy shooting weddings, you’re likely to find him diving into some deep ocean, photographing magically elusive marine life.

- Anup J Kat

Q. What has been your experience with underwater photography?

A. From my first breath underwater to finding new and interesting marine life it’s been a beautiful experience. When it comes to photographing underwater, it’s not very different from shooting on land. One of the most important skills one should have to shoot underwater is to be comfortable and to be a good diver. I have so much more to experience and photograph. My journey has just started.

Q. How do you train yourself for this kind of photography, especially with gears?

A. The most important part of shooting underwater is to be a good diver. One must learn how to dive well. Find a good dive school/ instructor. Practice your buoyancy well and perfect it. When it comes to gears, you will need an underwater housing for the camera you already own. most cameras have an underwater housing which can be bought from the same manufacturer or from a 3rd party manufacturer. Knowing your camera gear well is very important. Safety! Learning how to dive and knowing your limits is very very important.

Q. Which one is do you prefer, wedding or underwater photography and why?

A. I love weddings. Weddings are fun, beautiful and you get to meet a lot of new and interesting people. Oh and especially the wedding food I love! Underwater photography for me is not only to capture the marine life or just for good images. I feel the need to show people around me what they don’t see everyday. Telling them stories through the images I have shot. Being underwater is also a time of peace.