About r/UnderwaterPhotography
Subreddit for underwater photographers and videographers with discussions on camera gear, techniques, and dive spot recommendations.
The community at a glance
r/UnderwaterPhotography is a Subreddit for Scuba Divers and Photographers with roughly 49K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #2 in the Scuba Diving communities list.
Roughly 9K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Underwater, Camera, and Underwater Photography. Product recommendations often mention strobe and underwater camera.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember growth over time
All time (yearly)
- 2024: 9K members
- 2025: 13K members
- 2026: 4K members
Past year (monthly)
- Jul: 688 members
- Aug: 702 members
- Sep: 672 members
- Oct: 907 members
- Nov: 758 members
- Dec: 593 members
- Jan: 495 members
- Feb: 391 members
- Mar: 838 members
- Apr: 933 members
- May: 1K members
- Jun: 697 members
Topics
- Underwater54 posts in the past month#154Underwater
- Camera38 posts in the past month#238Camera
- Underwater Photography21 posts in the past month#321Underwater Photography
- Diving21 posts in the past month#421Diving
- Turtle17 posts in the past month#517Turtle
Product recommendations
- strobe3 posts in the past month
- Best single Strobe positions with example pics?
- Hi could anyone please recommend me the strobe. Which one is better between retra pro x and inon z330? Thxx😊
- Recommend starter strobes
#13strobeBest single Strobe positions with example pics? · Hi could anyone please recommend me the strobe. Which one is better between retra pro x and inon z330? Thxx😊 · Recommend starter strobes - underwater camera2 posts in the past month
- Best underwater camera for diving in 2025
- best underwater camera?
#22underwater cameraBest underwater camera for diving in 2025 · best underwater camera?
Frequently asked questions
- Who is r/UnderwaterPhotography for?
- Best for Scuba Divers and Photographers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
- Is r/UnderwaterPhotography free to join?
- This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
- How many members does r/UnderwaterPhotography have?
- Roughly 49K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
- What platform is r/UnderwaterPhotography on?
- r/UnderwaterPhotography runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
- What topics does r/UnderwaterPhotography cover?
- On the Hive Index, r/UnderwaterPhotography is organized under Scuba Divers, Photographers.
- How do I join r/UnderwaterPhotography?
- You can join r/UnderwaterPhotography by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
- What are the Scuba Diving communities like?
- Communities for scuba divers to find dive buddies, share underwater photos, and discuss gear and destinations. Dedicated platforms and Facebook groups serve both niche communities and general diving enthusiasts at all certification levels.
Monthly Stats
- 3
- Views
- 2
- Visitors
- 1
- Referrals
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