Dive Navigator Photographer Program
A Home for Your Underwater Photography
Connect your work to cataloged dive sites and marine life worldwide. Organize custom galleries and build an enduring, searchable portfolio.
No subscription tiers, paywalls, or credit card requirements.
Upload high-res photos under our quota policy with automatic WebP derivatives.
Your dedicated handle with search-discoverable bio, gear, and custom galleries.
Everything you need to showcase your underwater work
Built specifically for recreational shooters, technical explorers, and marine storytellers who want their photography connected to the diving world.
100% Free Photographer Account
No subscription tiers, paywalls, or credit card requirements. Dive Navigator provides free portfolio tools to underwater photographers who share their love of the ocean.
Up to 1,000 Photos Quota
Upload up to 1,000 high-resolution photos under our current policy. Our media pipeline automatically normalizes orientation and generates high-speed WebP derivatives (thumb, card, large).
Dedicated Public Portfolio
Claim your unique handle at /underwater-photographers/[your-handle]. Showcase your professional bio, camera gear, social links, and portfolio with public search discoverability.
Curate Thematic Galleries
Organize your work into custom collections: macro nudibranchs, pelagic shark action, historic shipwrecks, or tropical reefs. Set custom gallery cover images and stories.
Dive Site & Species Tagging
Link each photo to our global directory of thousands of listed dive sites, 85+ countries, and marine species. Divers researching locations discover your work.
Editorial Guide Eligibility
Optionally grant editorial permission to be eligible for curated placements on dive site guides and country pages—editorial selections are made at editor discretion and always feature prominent photographer attribution.
Who is the Photographer Program for?
Dive Navigator is designed to provide dedicated, long-term visibility to underwater image creators of all backgrounds.
Everyday Divers
You don’t need a professional camera or years of experience. If you take photos on your dives, there’s a place here for you.
Underwater Photographers
Recreational and professional underwater shooters seeking an ad-free, high-resolution home for their body of work.
Cave & Tec Explorers
Deep wreck and cave divers documenting remote, seldom-seen dive environments and extreme underwater frontiers.
Macro Enthusiasts
Critter hunters capturing nudibranchs, pygmy seahorses, and intricate benthic life that benefit from species tagging.
Marine Conservationists
Scientists, guides, and storytellers who want their imagery to educate divers about reef ecosystems and marine protection.
From registration to your live portfolio in minutes
A frictionless onboarding process designed to get your portfolio online without unnecessary hurdles.
Create Free Account
Sign up with your email. No credit card required. Your account immediately grants access to the photographer dashboard.
Set Up Profile & Consents
Choose your custom handle, add your bio, gear specifications, and review our clear creator rights & consent terms.
Upload & Curate
Batch upload high-res photos to your 1,000-photo quota. Tag dive sites, countries, species, and organize custom galleries.
Publish & Get Discovered
Publish your profile to make your portfolio live at /underwater-photographers/[handle] and reach divers worldwide.
You retain 100% of your copyright
We never claim ownership of your work. Editorial placements on dive site guides are optional, opt-in, selected at editor discretion, and always credit you prominently with links to your profile.
Ready to showcase your underwater work?
Join Dive Navigator today. Create your free account, upload up to 1,000 photos, curate your galleries, and start connecting your photography with divers worldwide.