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Introduction To Underwater Photography Workshop

Long Beach, California 24 May 2024 Are you looking to start shooting portraits underwater, or just need a refresher on the basics? This one day intensive will cover everything you need to successfully photograph people underwater. What is Underwater Portrait Photography? Underwater portrait Photography is the art of creating compelling images that showcase the beauty ...

Underwater Portrait Photography Workshop – Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia 25 April 2024 Join me for a full one day workshop of Underwater Portrait Photography at Frog Dive, in Willoughby on Sydney's north shore, and let me help you upskill into this amazing genre of photography! What is Underwater Portrait Studio Photography? Underwater studio photography is the process of treating a swimming pool ...

Underwater Portrait Photography Workshop

Long Beach, California 14-16 June 2024 13-15 September 2024 Are you an underwater portrait photographer looking to hone your skills, or maybe a land photographer looking to move into underwater? The underwater studio photography workshop will help you to learn and up-skill in this amazingly creative niche genre. What is Underwater Portrait Studio Photography? Underwater ...

Underwater Photoshoots – Bali 2024

Tulamben, IndonesiaApril 30 - May 7, 2024 Images above are examples of style only, and not taken at this location.   "It was my first time doing anything underwater but Brett gave me lots of prep before hand and made it an awesome experience. Super happy with the result and would totally recommend it!" Overview ...

Underwater Photoshoots – Sydney, Australia 2024

Sydney, Australia 18th April 2024Book Your Unique Shoot Now! Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you'll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips on how to hold your breath! Our team has been shooting underwater for years so they know what will ...

MerMagic Convention 2024

Dates 2nd & 3rd March 2024 9am - 5pm Location South County Regional Recreation and Aquatic Center 1319 Apple Avenue, Silver Spring MD. 20910 Details I'm happy to announce that I'll be back at MerMagicCon 2024 in Silver Spring, MD this March where I'll be holding underwater photoshoots over both days, the 2-3 March. Anyone ...

Underwater Photoshoots – Sydney, Australia 2023

Sydney, Australia 2nd, 16th, & 29th November 2023Featuring our famous Cloud Room set! Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you'll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips on how to hold your breath! Our team has been shooting underwater for a while ...

Underwater Studio Photography Workshop – Sydney

Learn the Art of Underwater Studio Photography 16th November, 2023 - Sydney, Australia Frog Dive, Willoughby, NSW, Australia Are you ready to embark on a creative journey like no other? Join Brett Stanley & Hannah Mermaid for an exhilarating one-day Underwater Studio Photography workshop in the heart of Sydney! Explore the incredible realm of underwater ...

Underwater Halloween Photoshoot 2023

It's the Barbie Fever-Dream House! Los Angeles 15 & 16 Oct 2023 Join me on 15 & 16 Oct 2023 at my underwater studio in Long Beach, CA, for a once-in-a-lifetime "Halloween Barbie & Ken" themed underwater halloween photoshoot! I'll be transforming my underwater studio into a crazy Barbie Halloween themed set, complete with waaaaaay ...

Mermaid Bootcamp With Hannah Mermaid

15 & 16 July, Long Beach, California Join international icon Hannah Mermaid & underwater photographer Brett Stanley for Mermaid Bootcamp! To celebrate the release of The Little Mermaid & the Netflix MerPeople docuseries we have organised a program of Mermaid training and underwater photoshoots. Attendees at the 1 day bootcamp will learn: Breathwork, Stretching & ...

Florida Springs Underwater Photoshoots 2023

Florida Springs 4-10 May 2023 Join Brett Stanley at Ginnie and other Florida Springs for group and private shoots! "Such an amazing experience that I'd love to repeat sometime!" UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER BRETT STANLEY WILL BE BACK AT THE AMAZING FLORIDA SPRINGS FOR ANOTHER WEEK OF STUNNING UNDERWATER PHOTOSHOOTS AND WORKSHOPS.  WHO IS THIS FOR? ...

MerMagic Convention 2023

Dates 4th March 2023 8:30am – 12pm (Deep End) SOLD OUT 5th March 2023 9am - 1pm (Deep End) SOLD OUT 2pm - 5pm (Shallow End) SOLD OUT Location The Freedom Aquatic Center 9100 Freedom Center Blvd Manassas, VA 20110 Details underwater cloud Room set I'm happy to announce that I'll be back at MerMagicCon ...

Avatar 2 – The Way Of Water Photoshoots

Let Us Teach You "The Way Of Water" 4-5 February 2023, Los Angeles Join Hannah Mermaid, Lana Chromium, and myself on the 4th & 5th February at The Underwater Studio in Long Beach, CA, for a once-in-a-lifetime "Avatar 2" themed underwater photoshoot! I'll be transforming my water-filled studio into the Oceans of Pandora, complete with ...

Halloween Photoshoot 2022 – “Stranger Things”

Floating in the Upside Down Los Angeles 23 - 25 September 2022 (Sold Out) 7-8 October 2022 Join me on the 23-25 September & 7-8 October at my underwater studio in Long Beach, CA, for a once-in-a-lifetime "Stranger Things" themed underwater halloween photoshoot! I'll be transforming my water-filled studio into the Upside Down, complete with ...

Florida Springs Underwater Photoshoots 2022

Florida Springs 2-9 May 2022 Join us at Ginnie and other Florida Springs for group and private shoots, with coaching by Hannah Mermaid! "Such an amazing experience that I'd love to repeat sometime!" UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER BRETT STANLEY HAS ONCE AGAIN TEAMED UP WITH WORLD FAMOUS MERMAID, ACTIVIST, AND PROFESSIONAL UNDERWATER MODEL HANNAH MERMAID, TO BRING ...

MerMagic Convention 2022

Dates 5th March 2022 8:30am – 12pm (Deep End) 6th March 2022 9am - 1pm (Deep End) 2pm - 5pm (Shallow End) Location The Freedom Aquatic Center 9100 Freedom Center Blvd Manassas, VA 20110 Details This year I will be bringing an underwater garden set for you to pose in! I'm happy to announce that ...

MermagicCon 2021

Dates 7-8 August 2021, 9am-12pm each day. Location The Freedom Aquatic Center 9100 Freedom Center Blvd Manassas, VA 20110 Details I'm happy to announce that I'll be back at MerMagicCon 2021 in Manassas, VA this summer where I'll be holding underwater photoshoots over both days, the 7-8 August between 9am and 12pm. Anyone attending the ...

Halloween Underwater Garden Photoshoots – 2020

Los Angeles, California –  17 & 24 October 2020 – Come and shoot in our custom built underwater garden! Special Halloween Theme!  What is an underwater garden? Our underwater garden is custom made for Halloween with loads of foliage, vines, and flowers climbing up from the bottom of our studio pool – we’ve even added …

Valentine’s Day Underwater Photoshoots

Valentine’s Day Underwater Portrait Photoshoot A unique and romantic experience that you’ll never forget Valentine’s Day is all about showing and remembering the love you have for your significant other, or even just remembering to love your self!  [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”11″ exclusions=”456,457″ sortorder=”453,417,418,419,420,421,422,423,424,425,426,427,428,429,430,431,432,433,434,435,436,437,438,439,440,441,442,443,444,445,446,447,448,449,450,451,452,454,455,456,457″ display=”photocrati-nextgen_pro_masonry”] Join us at our underwater studio in Long Beach, California, where …

2020 Underwater Photography Calendar

2020 Underwater Photography Calendar 13 months of beautiful underwater photographs [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”18″ display=”photocrati-nextgen_pro_horizontal_filmstrip” slideshow_speed=”3″]A high quality 2020 calendar containing images selected from the last year of Brett Stanley’s Underwater Photography. Order by December 11 to have it shipped before the Christmas holiday. AU/NZ buyers select the Local Delivery option to have it shipped at a …

Auckland, New Zealand Underwater Photoshoots 2020

Auckland, New Zealand 16 January, 2020 “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips on how to hold your breath! Our team has been shooting …

Sydney Australia Underwater Photoshoot 2020

Sydney, Australia, 19 January 2020 Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips on …

Hawaii Underwater Photoshoots 2019

Oa’hu, Hawaii 13-21 December 2019 Now booking group, pole, and private shoots around Oa’hu “Brett was absolutely AMAZING! From booking with him, to getting through the actual photo shoot!”  [ngg src=”galleries” ids=”16″ display=”photocrati-nextgen_pro_horizontal_filmstrip”]  WHAT IS THIS? For a week in December I’ll be staying in the beautiful city of Waikiki and offering underwater photoshoots …

Halloween Underwater Horror Room – 2019

Los Angeles, California –  19 & 26 October 2019 – Come and shoot in our custom built underwater room! Special Halloween Horror Theme!  What is an underwater room? Our underwater rooms are just like movie sets, but submerged. They are custom made to suit any theme and are built to withstand being in water for …

Underwater Modelling Adventure – Nassau, Bahamas

Bahamas Underwater Adventure Nassau, Bahamas  23-28 June 2020 5 nights of underwater fun with Hannah Mermaid & Brett Stanley $100 of every booking goes towards helping the Bahamas rebuild from Hurricane Dorian. 3 SPOTs REMAINING! Join professional underwater model/coach/ocean activist Hannah Mermaid and photographer Brett Stanley on a 5 night trip to the amazing waters …

Underwater Room Photoshoot – Las Vegas

Las Vegas, Nevada –  21-23 August 2019 – Come and shoot in our custom built underwater room! First time ever in Las Vegas!  Book before 5th July and save $100! What is an underwater room? We create amazing underwater sets for photography and video productions, and we open some of them to the public to …

Underwater Modelling Workshop – Tulum Mexico

Underwater Modelling Workshop Tulum, Mexico, 12-15 October 2019 Learn how to pose underwater at the amazing freshwater Cenotes in Mexico! ONLY ONE SPACE LEFT! Join professional model, freediver, and author of a posing guide for models, Kristy Jessica, and acclaimed underwater photographer Brett Stanley on a 3 night trip to the Mexican Cenotes where you will …

New York Underwater Photoshoots 2019

New York/New Jersey 28 July 2018 Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips …

Florida Springs Underwater Photoshoots 2019

Florida Springs 17 – 21 May 2019 Join us at Ginnie and other Florida Springs for group and private shoots, with coaching by Hannah Fraser! “Such an amazing experience that I’d love to repeat sometime!”  UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER BRETT STANLEY HAS TEAMED UP WITH WORLD FAMOUS MERMAID, ACTIVIST, AND PROFESSIONAL UNDERWATER MODEL HANNAH MERMAID, TO BRING YOU AN …

Underwater Room Photoshoot – White Baroque

Long Beach, California –  6-7 July 2019 – Come and shoot in our custom built underwater room! Last chance before the room is dismantled forever!  What is an underwater room? We create underwater sets for our clients, and from time to time we open them up to the public – like this underwater room with …

San Diego ComicCon Underwater Photoshoot 2019

San Diego Comic Con 18-21 July, 2019 A special underwater photoshoot day 2 miles from the convention! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips …

Denver PoleCon Underwater Photoshoot 2019

Denver, June 6-9 2019 Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! POSTPONED DUE TO VENUE CANCELLATION! JOIN US AT LAS VEGAS POLE EXPO IN AUGUST! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step …

Long Beach Underwater Studio – Open Photoshoot Days

Long Beach, California Open Photoshoot Days – 2019 Come join us for a day of discounted photoshoots at our underwater studio! “WOW….incredible experience!”    What is this? A chance to experience one of our underwater photoshoots at an affordable price, like a sampler of our premium photoshoot packages. From the moment you arrive at our …

Underwater Mystic Set – Open Shoot Day

Long Beach, California – 16 March – Bring your best outfit and shoot in our custom built underwater set! “WOW….incredible experience!”   When is it? 16th March 2019 What’s the location? Our custom designed Underwater Photo Studio in Long Beach, California – just off the 710 freeway. Our studio pool is private and heated so comfort …

Halloween Underwater Photoshoot

Long Beach, California 27 October, 2018 Come play in our custom built Beetlejuice-inspired Underwater Graveyard Set! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    What is this? In honour of the first Halloween at our new Underwater Studio here in Long Beach, California, we’ve created an awesome Beetlejuice-inspired graveyard set and opened …

Florida Springs Underwater Photoshoots 2018

Orlando & Northern Florida 21 – 26 August Join us at Ginnie Springs & Orlando for group and private shoots, with coaching by Hannah Fraser! “Such an amazing experience that I’d love to repeat sometime!”     UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER BRETT STANLEY HAS TEAMED UP WITH WORLD FAMOUS MERMAID, ACTIVIST, AND PROFESSIONAL UNDERWATER MODEL HANNAH MERMAID, TO BRING YOU AN …

New Zealand Underwater Photoshoots 2018

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch November, 2018 Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips on how …

San Diego ComicCon Underwater Photoshoot 2018

San Diego Comic Con 22nd July 2018 A special underwater photoshoot day 2 miles from the convention! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips …

Sydney Australia Underwater Photoshoot 2018

Sydney, Australia, 25, 26, 28 November 2018 Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential …

Los Angeles Underwater Photoshoot

Long Beach, California 28 July, 2018 Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”     Overview From the moment you arrive at our underwater studio in Long Beach, California you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to …

New York Underwater Photoshoot 2018

New York/New Jersey 16-17 June 2018 Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips …

Sacramento Underwater Photoshoots 2018

Sacramento, California 18-20 May 2018 Just in time for the Mermaid Weekend in Sacramento! Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> Overview From the moment you arrive at our …

Switzerland Underwater Photoshoot 2018

Haag, Switzerland, Europe 9-10 June 2018 Featuring our Underwater Pole, Aerials, Cosplay, and Beauty. “My first photoshoot ever, it was such an amazing experience. Hard work, but I loved every minute of it!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to …

Underwater Cosplay/Fantasy Workshop with Jessica Dru 2018

Long Beach, California 23 June 2018 A Once in a Lifetime Experience “One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Our underwater photographer Brett Stanley has teamed up with renowned underwater fantasy model Jessica Dru to bring you a cosplay modelling workshop like no other. Who is this for? This is a workshop for …

Orlando Underwater Photoshoots 2018

Orlando, Florida 30 May – 4th June Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential …

Las Vegas Pole Expo Underwater Photoshoot 2018

Las Vegas, 5-9 September 2018 Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! Early Bird Discount – See Below “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing …

Mermaid Workshop with Hannah Mermaid 2018

North Hollywood, California 13th May 2018 A Once in a Lifetime Experience “One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Underwater photographer Brett Stanley has teamed up with world famous mermaid, activist, and professional underwater model Hannah Mermaid, as well as award winning body painter Lana Chromium to bring you an underwater workshop like no …

Mermaid Workshop with Hannah Mermaid 2017

North Hollywood, CA 25th & 26th Nov 2017 A Once in a Lifetime Experience “One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Underwater photographer Brett Stanley has teamed up with world famous mermaid, activist, and professional underwater model Hannah Mermaid, as well as award winning body painter Lana Chromium to bring you an underwater workshop …

Miami Underwater Photoshoot 2017

Miami, Florida 4-5 November 2017 Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips on …

Christchurch New Zealand Underwater Photoshoot 2017

Christchurch, 8th December 2017 Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips on how to …

Auckland New Zealand Underwater Pole & Aerials Shoot 2017

Auckland, 5th December 2017 Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips on how …

New York Underwater Photoshoot 2017

Long Island, New York 29 October 2017 Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential …

Auckland New Zealand Underwater Beauty Shoot 2017

Auckland, 4 December 2017 A Beauty/Glamour Photoshoot Including Cosplay & Mermaid “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips on how to hold your breath! …

Wellington New Zealand Underwater Photoshoot 2017

Wellington, 12 & 14 December 2017 Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips …

Sydney Australia Underwater Photoshoot 2017

Sydney, Australia, 19, 21 & 22 December 2017 Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and …

Los Angeles Underwater Photoshoot

Los Angeles – 29 July 2017 Featuring Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, and Beauty “I seriously cannot wait to do another shoot with you. One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to model coaching and …

Orange County Underwater Photoshoot

Orange County, CA – 2 September 2017 Featuring Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, and Beauty “I seriously cannot wait to do another shoot with you. One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to model coaching …

Las Vegas Pole Expo Underwater Photoshoot 2017

Las Vegas, 6-10 September 2017 Featuring our groundbreaking Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, Mermaid, & Beauty! “This has to be one of the coolest experiences ever!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips on how …

Underwater Cosplay/Fantasy Workshop with Jessica Dru 2017

North Hollywood, CA 20 & 21 May 2017 A Once in a Lifetime Experience “One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Our underwater photographer Brett Stanley has teamed up with renowned underwater fantasy model Jessica Dru to bring you a cosplay modelling workshop like no other. Who is this for? This is a workshop for …

Switzerland Underwater Photoshoot 2017

Haag, Switzerland, Europe 16-17 June 2017 Featuring our Underwater Pole, Aerials, Cosplay, and Beauty. “My first photoshoot ever, it was such an amazing experience. Hard work, but I loved every minute of it!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing …

Orange County Underwater Photoshoot

Orange County, CA – 27 May 2017 Featuring Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, and Beauty “I seriously cannot wait to do another shoot with you. One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to model coaching and …

UK Underwater Photoshoot

Brighton/Hove, West Sussex 5-7 June 2017 Featuring our Underwater Pole, Aerials, Cosplay, and Beauty. “My first photoshoot ever, it was such an amazing experience. Hard work, but I loved every minute of it!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to …

Florida Underwater Photoshoot

Miami & Tampa, FL Featuring Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, and Beauty “I seriously cannot wait to do another shoot with you. One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to model coaching and essential …

Atlanta Underwater Photoshoot

Atlanta, GA – 8 & 9 April, 2017 Featuring Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, and Beauty “I seriously cannot wait to do another shoot with you. One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to …

Los Angeles Underwater Photoshoot

Los Angeles – 4 Feb 2017 Featuring Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Cosplay, and Beauty “I seriously cannot wait to do another shoot with you. One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to model coaching and …

Auckland, New Zealand – Underwater Glamour Photoshoot

Auckland – 22 December 2016   A whole day of glamour & beauty shoots underwater! “If there is one splurge you make in your life, this should be it! I absolutely loved working with them, and I’m even more in love with my photos!” Overview We’re running this shoot exclusively for those wanting glamour, beauty, or even cosplay …

Wellington, New Zealand – Underwater Photoshoot

Wellington – 14 & 16 December 2016 Featuring our famous Underwater Pole Dance, Aerials, Beauty, and Cosplay! “If there is one splurge you make in your life, this should be it! I absolutely loved working with them, and I’m even more in love with my photos!” Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll …

Sydney, Australia Underwater Photoshoot

Sydney – 5 December 2016 “I seriously cannot wait to do another shoot with you. One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips on how to hold your breath! …

Mermaid Workshop Day – Los Angeles

Los Angeles – 6th November 2016 “Experience of a lifetime! Fantastic shots!” This November we’re teaming up with the amazing and talented Mermaid Catalina from Sheroes Entertainment in Los Angeles to bring you our very first Mermaid Workshop and Photoshoot day! Whether you’re an aspiring mermaid or an experienced fish in the sea, you’ll bloom with direction …

England Underwater Photoshoot

Hove, West Sussex, 5-7 October 2016 Featuring our Underwater Pole, Aerials, Cosplay, and Beauty. “My first photoshoot ever, it was such an amazing experience. Hard work, but I loved every minute of it!”    Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to …

Los Angeles Underwater Photoshoot

Los Angeles – 13 August 2016 “I seriously cannot wait to do another shoot with you. One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips on how to hold …

Las Vegas Pole Expo Underwater Shoot

Las Vegas – 7-11 September 2016 “I seriously cannot wait to do another shoot with you. One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips on how to hold your …

Las Vegas Underwater Photoshoot

Las Vegas – 25 & 26th June 2016 “I seriously cannot wait to do another shoot with you. One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching and essential tips on how to …

San Francisco Underwater Shoot – 4 & 5 June 2016

San Francisco – 4 & 5th June 2016 Overview – Who Can Attend – Location & Dates – Prices – Book “I seriously cannot wait to do another shoot with you. One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every step of the way, from professional makeup* to posing coaching …

Mermen

The Men Of Underwater Modeling The beauty of modeling underwater is the inherent grace that it gives every movement, and it’s not a purely feminine realm (although they do look great!) as these guys prove. From the dance inspired movements to more masculine poses, and even a little underwater magic, this should help prove that …

Los Angeles Underwater Photoshoot 2016

Los Angeles – 13, 14, & 27 March 2016 Overview – Who Can Attend – Location & Dates – Prices – Book “I seriously cannot wait to do another shoot with you. One of the coolest things I have ever done!” Overview From the moment you arrive at our watery studio you’ll be guided every …

Las Vegas Pole Expo 2015

Our Underwater Pole Dance shoots during the Las Vegas Pole Expo last September were a massive hit, with 2 sold out days of photoshoots! We met so many amazing and talented people over the course of the expo, and even got to work with some of the industry’s celebrities, like Russia’s Anastasia Skukhtorova and the UK’s Daniel …

Best Photos of 2015

So here we are, at the end of another year and what a ride it’s been! We travelled all over the world and shot with so many wonderful people it’s hard to put it all down in words, so here’s some of our favourite images from the year. Massive thanks to everyone who booked with …

Anastasia Skukhtorova

Anastasia Skukhtorova is a world famous pole dance champion from Moscow, who now travels the globe inspiring and teaching others. We had the good fortune of working together in Las Vegas this year whilst attending the international Pole Expo. It was Anastasia’s first time pole dancing underwater, and man did she make it look easy! We …

Aerials Underwater

Underwater Aerials Before we embarked on the juggernaut that is Underwater Pole Dance, we had the idea for shooting Submerged Aerial Sports! Our photographer Brett worked with some of the best aerial artists to bring this dream to life, starting with the amazing Tanya Drewery who performed Underwater Chains, and Sara Anderson Kidston with Madison Turner …

Japanese TV Feature

Underwater Pole on Japanese Television In August we were lucky to be asked by Japanese TV show ‘Sekai No Hatte Madde Itte Q!’ (translated: Riddles at End of the Earth!), a weekly prime-time show which airs nationwide in Japan, if they could come and film one of Brett’s Underwater Pole Dance photoshoots here in Los Angeles. Of course we …

Underwater Photoshoot Tour 2015

USA, Australia, & New Zealand Overview – Who Can Attend – Location & Dates – Prices – Book Brett Stanley, our underwater photographer and the man behind the Underwater Pole Dance/Fitness series, is taking his unique photography on tour, with dates in Los Angeles, Sydney, and New Zealand. Brett’s work has been featured in Cosmopolitan …

Las Vegas – Underwater Photoshoots 2015

You’ve seen the international viral sensation, featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine,  ABC NEWS, and the New York Post now here’s your chance to experience it yourself! Brett Stanley, the photographer behind the Underwater Pole Dance/Fitness series is now coming to Las Vegas, USA, for 3 days of Underwater Photoshoots. We will also be shooting without the …

Karry Summers

It’s was so cool to work with Karry Summers on my New Zealand tour recently. Karry is an ex-gymnast turned Pole Dancer. She started competing in 2009 and has worked her way to competing on an International level. How beautiful is that dress? Created by Pole Fitness Wear. Makeup: Glamm By Tessa

Bodies Of Art

Having the opportunity to work with the World Body Paint champion is not something you sniff at, so when Sofia Bue Petersen approached me to help her create an underwater image when I was in New Zealand I jumped at the chance! Sofia spent 8 hours creating this artwork on our model Jane Wenley using …

Underwater Pole Dance Photoshoot – Sydney 2015

You’ve seen the international viral sensation, featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine and on ABC NEWS, now here’s your chance to experience it yourself! Brett Stanley, the photographer behind the Underwater Pole Dance/Fitness series is now coming to Sydney, Australia for 2 days of Underwater Photoshoots. Overview Our underwater pole dance photoshoots are a great way to experience …

Nicole Andrews

At the end of last year I had the pleasure of working with the talented Nicole Andrews on the artwork for her forthcoming album In The Shallows. Nicole had seen my underwater work and really wanted to incorporate that in the artwork somehow. After some discussion we came up with the ideas you see in …

United States Tour 2015

Now taking inquiries for our United States Underwater Photoshoot Tour kicking off in September 2015. Email us to register your interest!

Mary from Aqualillies

Mary is one of the performers of the amazing Aqualillies in Los Angeles, a synchronized swimming troupe who perform at all the cool parties and openings. We shot in my pool in LA recently which was great.  

Drifting

Drifting Underwater Fashion Editorial First published in GLASSbook Magazine.   Creative Director + Makeup: Miss Dom Mode: Sophia Stace Photographer: Brett Stanley

Australian Tour 2015

Underwater Photoshoot Tour Australia – June/July 2015 Now taking bookings for Sydney (30/6) and Perth (13/7 & 14/7). Email info@brettstanleyphoto.com to book your slot. Overview Our underwater photoshoots are a great way to experience an entirely different way of taking portraits. The weightless nature of water creates an environment where you can go wild with …

New Zealand Tour 2015

Underwater Photoshoot Tour New Zealand – April 2015 Heading back to New Zealand this April and really looking forward to getting in the water! We will have the option of shooting with the Underwater Pole as well as my normal Ethereal Style if you don’t wish to have the pole. These shoots are open to …

Underwater Pole Dance/Fitness

Underwater Pole Dance/Fitness The ground-breaking series This series received global acclaim earlier this year and has become an international phenomenon, being the first time photographing a series of pole dancers underwater. It was seen in over 70 countries and was published in newspapers and on television world wide. Late in 2014 we started working with …

Video – Underwater Pole

Behind the scenes Underwater Pole Dance & Fitness Images and video of our Underwater Pole shoot recently.    

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