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The Divevolk smartphone housing makes it possible to get serious about underwater photography with relatively simple means. Smartphones now have powerful cameras and software, but different optical laws apply underwater than above water.
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Marco Heesbeen - underwater photography specialist
Marco Heesbeen started diving in 1999. After completing his CMAS 2* certification, he quickly developed a passion for underwater photography. Within a year he purchased his very first digital underwater camera and immediately became fascinated by capturing life below the surface.
Today, Marco rarely dives without a camera. As he often says:
“If I don’t take my camera underwater, I will definitely encounter something special and regret not being able to capture it.”
Over the years Marco has developed his own recognizable style of underwater photography. He is always searching for unique perspectives, powerful compositions and creative lighting techniques. His work often moves beyond traditional underwater photography, featuring abstract details, dramatic close focus wide angle images and artistic underwater scenes that make viewers wonder how the image was created.
International underwater photography awards
Marco enjoys participating in national and international underwater photography competitions, where he exchanges ideas and experiences with fellow photographers from around the world. Throughout his career he has won the Dutch National Championship three times and represented the Netherlands during multiple CMAS World Championships.
Some of his personal highlights include:
- Silver medal (Wide Angle) - CMAS World Championship Cuba 2013
- Gold medal - CMAS World Championship Netherlands 2015
His award-winning work and underwater images have been published in magazines, dive media and photography platforms worldwide.
Founder of Onderwaterhuis.NL and UWCameraStore
In 2002 Marco founded Onderwaterhuis.NL, which later expanded internationally into UWCameraStore.com. What started as a small underwater camera shop has grown into one of Europe’s leading specialists in underwater photography and underwater video equipment.
Today, nearly 25 years later, a passionate team of divers, underwater photographers and videographers helps customers from all over the world with:
- underwater camera systems
- underwater housings
- strobes for underwater photography
- video lights for underwater videography
- lenses and ports
- snorkeling and dive travel gear
Marco truly turned his hobby into his profession.
Equipment reviews and expertise
Besides photography, Marco frequently tests and reviews the latest underwater photography equipment. He writes in-depth articles, hands-on reviews and setup guides for cameras, underwater housings, strobes, lenses and accessories.
His work has been featured in leading Dutch diving magazines such as:
- Duiken
- Onderwatersport
He also publishes educational content and equipment reviews online for underwater photographers and videographers worldwide.
Follow Marco’s underwater photography work
On this page you can find underwater photography articles, equipment reviews, camera setup guides and underwater imaging tips written by Marco Heesbeen.
More about Marco Heesbeen
Besides his work for UWCameraStore and Onderwaterhuis, Marco also shares his award-winning underwater photography on his personal website. Visit www.marcoheesbeen.com to view his underwater photography portfolio, international awards and published work.
- Posted: January 19, 2026Categories: Smartphone
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The team at UWCamerastore.com wishes you happy holidays and above all good health and happiness in 2026, with time for the things that matter to you. Hopefully many enjoyable dives and fine underwater images!
- Posted: December 17, 2025Categories: Tips & TricksRead more »
The holiday seasonn brings cold-water dives, warm drinks afterwards, and gift giving. If you need a practical gift for an underwater photo or video user, accessories and starter sets can suit many budgets and experience levels.
- Posted: November 12, 2025Read more »
Good lighting with external strobes is essential in underwater photography. Since many modern mirrorless and DSLR cameras no longer have a built-in flash, photographers use flash triggers and TTL converters to enable firing their strobes in perfect sync at any depth.
- Posted: November 06, 2025Categories: From the teamRead more »
On Saturday, October 25th, 2025, we hosted the Nauticam Experience Day at Onderwaterhuis.nl in Oud Gastel. A full day dedicated to underwater photography, inspiring stories, and great company. We were honored to welcome Mr. Edward Lai, founder and CEO of Nauticam, who travelled all the way from Hong Kong together with Phoebe Lu to join us for this special event.
- Posted: November 06, 2025Categories: Tips & TricksRead more »
Finding a suitable gift for an underwater photographer can be challenging. Equipment, housings and accessories often depend on individual setups. A gift voucher is a practical option that lets the recipient choose exactly what they need, whether that’s a new port, lighting accessory or replacement part.
- Posted: October 14, 2025Read more »
On Saturday, October 25, 2025, we are hosting a special Nauticam Experience Day. From 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, the program will focus on presentations, product demos, and Q&A sessions. The morning program will feature lectures by Blue Motion Pictures and Faycal Chabini, and Edward Lai (founder and CEO of Nauticam) and Phoebe Lu of Nauticam will answer questions from visitors.
- Posted: August 15, 2025Categories: Wet lensesRead more »
If you shoot underwater macro, you probably know the dilemma:
You’ve got a 90 mm or 105 mm macro lens, which is great for shy subjects, but sometimes you wish you had the wider, more forgiving look of a 60 mm macro, without swapping lenses mid-dive.
That’s exactly where the Nauticam MFO-3 Macro Wet Lens comes in. - Posted: August 13, 2025Read more »
Do you want to take your iPhone safely underwater and capture stunning underwater photos and videos? A Divevolk waterproof iPhone case is the answer. With the innovative Divevolk SeaTouch cases, your smartphone becomes a fully functional underwater camera waterproof down to 60 meters, with a touchscreen that works flawlessly underwater.
- Posted: July 04, 2025Categories: Tips & TricksRead more »
“Should I get a dome port, or is a wet lens a better choice?”
It’s a question we hear all the time at UWcamerastore.com and for good reason. If you're just getting into underwater photography or looking to upgrade your gear, deciding between a dome port and a wet lens is a big step. Both options have their strengths and limitations, and the right choice really comes down to your shooting style, camera setup, and what you want to capture beneath the surface.
In this blog, we’ll break down the differences and help you figure out which one fits your underwater world best.
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