Journal
Stories from underwater, on location, and behind the camera.
January 19, 2026
Mermagic Con Underwater Portrait Sessions 2026
Join our exclusive underwater portrait photoshoot at MerMagic Con 2026, April 10-12, in Silver Spring, MD.
January 16, 2026
Maternity Open House in Fullerton, CA
Join our Underwater Maternity Photography Open House at the Submerge Pool Studio for a live session broadcast and studio tour.
January 16, 2026
Underwater Maternity Photos to Celebrate Motherhood
Underwater maternity photos offer a serene, weightless way to honor pregnancy with artistic, emotional portraits designed to create lasting legacy imagery.
November 25, 2025
Underwater Portrait Photography in Southern California
Stunning underwater portrait photography for everyone in Southern California, no professional training or perfect body required.
November 4, 2025
Diving into the Deep: Modeling Adventure in Bali
Recap of an underwater modeling adventure in Bali, from the vibrant reefs of Tulamben to the rice paddies of Ubud.
September 15, 2025
Ghost Ship: Underwater Portrait Sessions
Dive into our hauntingly beautiful Halloween "Ghost Ship" underwater portrait sessions at our Fullerton pool studio.
September 12, 2025
Diving, Modeling, and Underwater Photography in the Red Sea
Recap of an underwater photography workshop in the Red Sea, exploring the SS Thistlegorm and coral reefs.
September 12, 2025
Tips for a Successful Underwater Photo Shoot
Underwater photography tips. How to take underwater portraits. Successful underwater photo shoot planning and working with underwater portraits.
July 27, 2025
Elite Underwater Modeling & Photography Workshop at Deep Dive Dubai
Join our exclusive 3-day Elite Underwater Modeling & Photography Workshop at Deep Dive Dubai, May 1-3, 2026. Limited to 8 spots.
June 27, 2025
Underwater Maternity Portraits with Lauren
Experience stunning, graceful underwater maternity photos with Submerge. Book now for a safe, magical session that celebrates your pregnancy’s beauty.
June 18, 2025
Creature Magic at MerMagic Con with Creature Fins
Underwater portrait photography experts at MerMagic Con, booking sessions in California, join underwater model workshop adventures.
May 29, 2025
Behind the Scenes: Building the Reflective Room
Go behind the scenes as we transform our Fullerton pool studio into a Mylar-wrapped reflective room for underwater photography.
May 28, 2025
Submerged Nightmares
Submerged Nightmares is an underwater photography and underwater portraits experience, capturing haunting, artistic scenes beneath the surface.
May 15, 2025
Turning Bennett Into a Mermaid for Her Sweet 16
See how Bennett's dream Sweet Sixteen came true at our underwater studio in Fullerton with a private mermaid photoshoot, live streaming, and custom touches.
January 31, 2025
Dive Into Love
Dive into Love: Anantara Kihavah's magical underwater proposal and portrait campaign, blending photography with romance.
January 1, 2025
2024 Recap
What an Incredible Year! As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect on a year filled with unforgettable underwater photography and filming adventures.es.
November 22, 2024
We're Not In Kansas Anymore
Wicked'-inspired underwater photoshoot in Roatan, featuring dramatic and enchanting underwater portraits
July 23, 2024
Exploring the Depths: An Underwater Cave Photography Adventure
An underwater cave photography adventure through the Cenotes of Mexico with our creative team and collaborators.
July 8, 2024
Diving into Conservation with Shark Angels
Underwater shark conservation photoshoot in the Maldives, in collaboration with Shark Angels.
June 26, 2024
The World’s Most Instagrammable Resort: Anantara Kihavah
We were invited to Anantara Kihavah in the Maldives, the world's most Instagrammable resort, for an unforgettable shoot.
January 4, 2024
How to Prepare for an Underwater Photo Session
How to prepare for an underwater photo session with photographer Justin Lutsky and professional mermaid Abbey Blake.
January 3, 2024
FAQ - Underwater Photo Sessions
Frequently asked questions about underwater photo sessions with photographer Justin Lutsky and professional mermaid Abbey Blake.
December 1, 2023
Mean Girls
Underwater Christmas "Mean Girls" inspired photo shoot in Florida Springs with Justin Lutsky and mermaids Abbey, Felicia, and Haley.
October 31, 2023
Sanderson Sirens
Underwater Halloween "Hocus Pocus" inspired photo shoot in Florida Springs with mermaids Abbey Blake, Felicia Flaherty, and Haley Smith.
April 1, 2023
Deep Sea Darling: Liberty Shipwreck
Underwater photo shoot on the Liberty Shipwreck in Bali with photographer Justin Lutsky and professional mermaid Abbey Blake.
August 1, 2021
Submerge Featured in The Phoblographer
The Phoblographer features Submerge's imaginative underwater photoshoots with mermaids and underwater models.
September 1, 2020
The Phoblographer | SANI/NATION
The Phoblographer covers SANI/NATION, an underwater photo series on the surreal grief and loneliness of quarantine.