Underwater photographer reveals the photo kit she can't live without

Water Underwater
(Image credit: Erena Shimoda)

Underwater photographer Erena Shimoda is the survivor of a car accident that tragically took her father's life and left her severely injured when she was young. Based in San Francisco, California, she is now looking for other survivors to photograph, empower and inspire confidence in with her powerful underwater pictures. You can see more of her fantastic portraits on Instagram or visit her website to donate or sign up for a photo session.

We sat down with Erena to find out more about her working life as a photographer – and to discover what kind of kit she uses when working underwater.

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