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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.
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:
His award-winning work and underwater images have been published in magazines, dive media and photography platforms worldwide.
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:
Marco truly turned his hobby into his profession.
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:
He also publishes educational content and equipment reviews online for underwater photographers and videographers worldwide.
On this page you can find underwater photography articles, equipment reviews, camera setup guides and underwater imaging tips written by 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
Planning a holiday and bringing your underwater camera, waterproof camera or underwater housing? Whether you're snorkeling in tropical waters or planning a deep dive, the right preparation ensures a smooth experience and amazing underwater shots. Below are 8 practical tips for stress-free underwater photography.
We regularly receive questions from action cam users. How can I get more vibrant colors in my footage? What should I consider when it comes to lighting? Why are my shots so shaky, and how can I fix that? In this article, we share useful tips to help you level up your underwater action cam results.
Ever tried taking the perfect underwater shot… only to mess it up with a shaky finger or a touchscreen that just won’t cooperate with your dive gloves?
We feel you.
That’s exactly why the DIVEVOLK External Shutter exists and trust us, it’s a perfect accessory for Divevolk users!
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