Underwater photographer and writer Walt Stearns has been a staple on the diving scene for more than three decades. He is best known for his stunning cover images and feature editorials in publications ranging from Skin Diver, Ocean Realm, Discover Diving, and Sport Diver Magazines to his current position as editor for Scuba Diver Magazine’s North America publication. Walt’s writing and imagery have also graced the pages of numerous magazines such as Boating, Boating Life, Motor Boating, SaltWater Sportsman, Sport Fishing, Field & Stream, Marlin, Saltwater Fly Fishing, Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Outdoor Photographer, Caribbean Travel & Life, Florida Travel and Life and Islands Magazine.
Walt maintains his blog site, Underwater Journal, and together with his wife, Karen, has created and managed an array of marketing initiatives and campaigns for Wakatobi Dive Resort, Caradonna Dive Adventures to the Palm Beach County Diving Association’s website. Walt is both a certified cave and rebreather diver as well as a recipient of SSI’s Platinum Pro5000, which he received in 1999. His background and skills in underwater photography and technical diving have also led to his participation in several documentary film projects beginning with Discovery Channel’s African Shark Safari and Mystery of the Whale Cave in 1994. More recent productions include work for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC’s) Plant Earth series as well as other film projects and Flag Expeditions for the Explorer's Club.
Walt’s experience with Nauticam began over a decade ago with Nauticam’s housing for Nikon’s D300 and D500 followed by the D850 to his most current, the NA-Z8 for Nikon’s Z8 mirrorless camera.
To see more of Walt's work and read along with some of his adventures, please check out underwaterjournal.com
