The Aquatic Life

Todd Reimer and Dalton Hamm

A podcast about underwater photography, diving and adventure travel hosted by Todd Reimer and Dalton Hamm. As the podcast grows, we are hoping to have discussions with some of the most interesting folks in the industry. We will also give tips to those starting out, talk about our favorite places to travel and dive, and do photo critiques.But as we divers like to do, we also will talk shop with friends and trade fun stories with our community. We hope to make this an interactive community, so please send us your question and comments of what you would like to hear on future episodes. read less
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Episodes

031 - Sail Away With The Wayward Life!
Apr 27 2021
031 - Sail Away With The Wayward Life!
Taryn and Logan have given up traditional living and are working on realizing their dreams of sailing around the world from their home base in Canada.  They have been documenting their trials, tribulations and triumphs on their fantastic YouTube channel, called "The Wayward Life". In this episode, we talk to them from their newest boat, Papa Rumba about what it has taken to get to this point in their sailing adventure, their plans for the future and so much more.  Of course talk about diving and photography along the way, and even get to meet their doggie crew member, Max.So, put on your captains hat, practice tying some knots while you listen to 2 of the nicest folks you've ever met explain how adventurous life is like out on the high seas![Photo Courtesy of Mae Ying and Marty Bowles]The Wayward Life Social Media:YouTube: The Wayward LifePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/thewaywardlifeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.wayward.life/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewaywardlife/Webpage: https://www.the-wayward-life.comIn other news, it's our 1 year anniversary! Thanks to our loyal listeners for sticking with us this long, and telling your friends about us.Check Out Dalton's Class During the Kelby One Online Conference:https://kelbyonelive.com/outdoor-conference?af=outdoordaltonMore Info About The Aquatic LifeCheck out more great podcasts and other great dive info on our website: http://theaquaticlifepodcast.comYou can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)Email us questions and comments at feedback@theaquaticlifepodcast.comThe Aquatic Life Social Media Pages:Twitter: AquaticLifePodFacebook: TheAquaticLifePodcastInstagram: TheAquaticLifePodcastHelp Us Grow The Community:*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.  Thanks!***
030: Ronan Debelius - Life of a Liveaboard Cruise Director in Indonesia
Dec 15 2020
030: Ronan Debelius - Life of a Liveaboard Cruise Director in Indonesia
Ronan Debelius was the cruise director of the prestigious Coralia Liveaboard in Indonesia when Todd met him last year.  Ever since we started this podcast, we wanted to have Ronan on to chat to share his experiences.Ronan was born in Germany, but his mom is Indonesian.  A desire to get in touch with his roots, and strong family ties to the dive industry lead him to work all over Indonesia at some of the most prestigious dive operations all over the country for the past  7 years.   In today's episode, we chat about everything from what it is like to be one of the youngest cruise directors in Indonesia, to how COVID has impacted the dive operators and staff, and much more!  Of course Ronan shares some of his favorite places to dive and answers the 'Dive Brief' questionnaire too.Check out the YouTube version of the interview here!Check out some of the amazing places Ronan has worked:Coralia LiveaboardPindito LiveaboardLembeh Resort[All photos courtesy of Ronan Debelius]Feedback:If you have thoughts, ideas or comments, email us at feedback@theaquaticlifepodcast.comHelp Us Grow The Community:*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.  Thanks!***You can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)The Aquatic Life Social Media Pages:Website: TheAquaticLifePodcast.comTwitter: AquaticLifePodFacebook: TheAquaticLifePodcastInstagram: TheAquaticLifePodcast
029: Erin Quigley of "Go Ask Erin" Teaches Underwater Photographers Post Processing
Nov 4 2020
029: Erin Quigley of "Go Ask Erin" Teaches Underwater Photographers Post Processing
Erin Quigley is known for helping underwater photographers all around the world improve their post processing skills through courses, webcasts and workshops on "Go Ask Erin".   But, she has a fascinating past starting out in theater and hollywood before she even became a diver.  Erin tells us some amazing stories about her need to get away from the demanding set of a TV show actually was the catalyst to transitioning into underwater photography education.  In addition to talking about all of the cool offerings available, Erin has some great tips for new underwater photographers, and of course we geek out about all things PhotoShop and Lightroom, and have tons of laughs all along the way.Watch The Chat On YouTube:https://youtu.be/iowK1508OY4Free Resources:  Check out Erin's keyboard shortcuts and recommended lightroom folder structure here.Social Media:"Go Ask Erin"Website: https://www.goaskerin.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoAskErinErin's Quigley's Personal Pages:Facebook - https://twitter.com/erinbabyTwitter: https://twitter.com/erinbabyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sugarqb/More Info About The Aquatic LifeCheck out more great podcasts and other great dive info on our website: http://theaquaticlifepodcast.comYou can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)Email us questions and comments at feedback@theaquaticlifepodcast.comThe Aquatic Life Social Media Pages: Twitter: AquaticLifePodFacebook: TheAquaticLifePodcastInstagram: TheAquaticLifePodcastHelp Us Grow The Community:*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.  Thanks!***
025: Francesca Trotman - Founder Of Love The Oceans (NGO) & Underwater Photographer
Sep 21 2020
025: Francesca Trotman - Founder Of Love The Oceans (NGO) & Underwater Photographer
Like many of us divers, Francesca Trotman grew up with a love of sharks.  Unlike most of us, she parlayed her passion into a marine biology degree from Southampton University and then established a non-profit in Mozambique, called “Love The Oceans” with the goal of establishing a marine protected area in the province where she resides.  However, when you listen to the podcast episode, you will hear there are so many other amazing programs that she is also running that benefits the local community and the environment.Francesca is also a fellow underwater photographer, so we also spend time talking about her photography journey, and ask her for tips on where to dive in Africa.We recommend using the Overcast podcast player so you can see Francesca's photos as they are discussed.  Otherwise, see her pictures in our show notes.More Information About This EpisodeCheck out the Show Notes... or Watch On YouTubeDonate And Get SWAG!You can contribute to Love The Oceans' many causes in a variety of ways.  Here's just a couple of ways:Donations can be made here.Adopt a whale sharkJoin An Expedition*Send us proof of donation, and we’ll send you a thank you gift!Social Media - Love The OceansMore info about Love The Oceans can be found at the following sites:Website: https://lovetheoceans.org/Instagram: @lovetheoceansTwitter: @LoveTheOceansFacebook: @lovetheoceansorganisationYouTube: Love The OceansSocial Media - Francesca TrotmanFind out more about Francesca the photographer here:Website: https://francescatrotman.co.uk/Instagram: @francescatrotmanphotography[All Photos courtesy of Francesca Trotman.]Feedback:Email us at feedback@theaquaticlifepodcast.comHelp Us Grow The Community:*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.  Thanks!***You can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)The Aquatic Life Social Media Pages:Website: TheAquaticLifePodcast.comTwitter: AquaticLifePodFacebook: TheAquaticLifePodcastInstagram: TheAquaticLifePodcast
015: Celebrity Endorsements and Giveaways
Jul 1 2020
015: Celebrity Endorsements and Giveaways
Todd pulls some strings and gets celebrity podcasters to give feedback on the show.  We are also giving away 2 Aloha Collection bags in July to encourage our fans to get the word out about the podast.Here's how you enter to win:1 - Find our Aloha Bag Giveaway post.  In the comments let us know if you want to win the black or white bag.That's it!  We'll announce our winners at the end of July and ship them out right afterwards!Check out our show notes for detailed instructions on how to enter.* Note: We are not sponsored or affiliated in any way with Aloha Collection. We just like their stuff!  Check out their website to see some more of their awesome bags and learn about the company.Feedback:If you have thoughts, ideas or comments, email us at feedback@theaquaticlifepodcast.comHelp Us Grow The Community:*** Please take the time to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.  Thanks!***You can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)The Aquatic Life Social Media Pages:Website: TheAquaticLifePodcast.comTwitter: AquaticLifePodFacebook: TheAquaticLifePodcastInstagram: TheAquaticLifePodcastSound Clips came from the following awesome podcasts:- Vince Gilligan, Narrator. 2020. Better Call Saul Insider Podcast [Audio Podcast] [ Clip from El Camino (ep 1)]- Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Co-hosts. 2020. Fake Doctors, Real Friends with Zach and Donald [Audio Podcast]
014: Patrick Webster - Viral Videos, Photography Competitions, Environmentalism
Jun 25 2020
014: Patrick Webster - Viral Videos, Photography Competitions, Environmentalism
Patrick Webster (aka 'underwaterpat') is an accomplished underwater photographer and videographer, who happens to also be a marine biologist based in Monterey California.  Pat's images and videos have won several competitions and also have been published by National Geographic, The New York Times and more global publications.  In today's episode, Pat shares fun stories about his viral videos, entering and winning one of the largest photo competitions in the world (The Monterey Shootout) and the people that inspire his work.  We also talk environmentalism and social responsibility, and what divers should consider as they are traveling the world on dive trips.(All photos courtesy of Patrick Webster and Joe Platko)Show NotesCheck out the full show notes here.Media LinksThe 'Whiskers' viral video and reaction videos can be found here:National Geographic Viral VideoReaction Video (in Russian)Check out Pat's photos and videos from the Monterey Shootout competition below:Monterey Shootout 2016 Winners Winner: best in showWinner: advanced wide angle unrestricted (photo)Winner: advanced wide angle traditional  (photo)Winner: snapshot wide angle  (video)Winner: montage (video) - "Where's My Buddy"2nd Place: advanced macro unrestricted (photo)3rd Place: advanced macro unrestricted (photo)Monterey Shootout 2018 Winners Winner: advanced wide angle unrestrictedWinner: video: snapshot wide angle.Honorable Mention: "Do it for the Gram" VideoOther PublicationsNew York Times ArticleMore of Patrick Webster's Work:Instagram - underwaterpatVimeo - underwaterpatSpecies ID Website: UpwellingsDive Mola Gear: DiveMola.com Charities / Environmentalism / Social ResponsibilityPat is a fan of Reef Check's work.  Find out more about what they do here: ReefCheck.orgFeedback:If you have thoughts, ideas or comments, email us at feedback@theaquaticlifepodcast.comHelp Us Grow The Community:Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.You can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)
013: Matt McGee - Big Sharks, Little Critters, High Fashion
Jun 17 2020
013: Matt McGee - Big Sharks, Little Critters, High Fashion
Matt McGee is a fantastic underwater photographer from Tennessee, who loves taking pictures of sharks and other large animals.  He also has amazing macro pictures of some of the rarest sea creatures on earth.  If that wasn't enough, he also does underwater fashion photography.Matt shares his favorite places to photograph and gives us some great tips and talks about some of his favorite shots.*During our discussion, Matt shares several of his photos from his dives.  You can see these photos in the following ways:View the show notes on The Aquatic Life website  You can watch the video on YouTubeUse the Overcast podcast player.  It will show pictures as they are mentioned during the episode.  Chapter hyperlinks will also take you to the full photo on Matt's website.(All photos courtesy and copyright of Matt McGee)See More Of Matt's Work:Website: https://www.mattmcgeeunderwater.comInstagram: matt_mcgee_undewaterFacebook: Matt McGee Underwater PhotographyFeedback:If you have thoughts, ideas or comments, email us at feedback@theaquaticlifepodcast.comHelp Us Grow The Community:Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast content from.  It would help us to grow the community and means a lot to us.You can subscribe to The Aquatic Life on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and all major podcast apps (RSS)The Aquatic Life Social Media Pages:Website: TheAquaticLifePodcast.comTwitter: AquaticLifePodFacebook: TheAquaticLifePodcastInstagram: TheAquaticLifePodcastMore About your Hosts:Dalton HammPortfolio: daltonhamm.comDive Instruction: piratedivecrew.comFacebook: daltonhammphotographyInstagram: daltonhammphotographyYoutube: Dalton Hamm PhotographyTodd ReimerPortfolio: toddreimerphoto.comFacebook: todd.s.reimerInstagram: tsreimerTwitter: tsreimer