Mark B. Hatter | SEACAM Ambassador

The one
shot.

Ever since he was in grade school, when a National Geographic article about a reef in Florida sparked his fascination for the underwater world, Mark B. Hatter has been hooked. His photographic roots trace back to the analog era, when divers had to make do with a maximum of 36 frames per dive. This school of thought shapes his philosophy to this day: instead of taking hundreds of digital snapshots, he meticulously plans each image in his mind before even hitting the water.

All over
the world.

With over five decades of experience above and below the surface, Mark has logged nearly 3,000 diving hours, experiencing the most extreme contrasts our planet has to offer. His lifelong passion for the oceans has taken him from vibrant tropical reefs to icy expeditions in polar seas. Among his most unforgettable moments is shooting in the freezing waters of Antarctica.

More about

Mark B.
Hatter.

Today, Mark B. Hatter looks back on a 35-year career as an internationally published and award-winning photojournalist whose photo essays regularly feature in renowned magazines such as Ocean Geographic, Silent World, and Alert Diver. Although officially retired, he continues to work as a photo instructor and trip leader for Bluewater Dive Travel. He is also deployed worldwide as a commercial advertising photographer and journalist for the Aggressor Adventures Liveaboard fleet.

Find Mark on the web here, on Instagram and on Facebook.

Equipment

Mark
shoots with

In challenging situations and unusual assignments, flexible and adaptable equipment is the most important thing. Exciting pictures and professional work can only be achieved with the right tools.