Team - Nirupam Nigam


Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide & President of Bluewater Photo & Video
Nirupam Nigam
Nirupam Nigam is a dedicated underwater photographer and fisheries scientist, andone of the world's few full-time underwater photography editors.
Nirupam Nigam is the Editor-in-Chief of the Underwater Photography Guide and the President of Bluewater Photo & Video - the world's top underwater photo & video retailer. While growing up in Los Angeles he fell in love with the ocean and pursued underwater photography in the local Channel Islands. After receiving degrees in Aquatic and Fisheries Science and General Biology, as well as a minor in Arctic Studies, Nirupam worked as a fisheries observer on vessels in the Bering Sea and North Pacific. Since then, Nirupam has been a full time underwater photographer and photo gear head.
You can get in touch with him at nirupam@uwphotographyguide.com or through his website www.photosfromthesea.com.
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Testimonials
I wanted to extend a heartfelt "thank you" for the outstanding experience we recently had on the Socorro trip. This was my first adventure with Bluewater and I was nothing short of very impressed. We divers were so fortunate to have your guidance and support as we worked to build our underwater photography skills. I learned a lot in a very short period of time. The nightly workshops were chock full of helpful information. You are a master at sharing your wisdom and presenting it in a way that makes something that can be complicated easier to absorb. I also noticed how willingly you offered to be a resource on other diver-related matters. Needless to say, I am sold on using Bluewater as my go to source for dive trips and camera equipment! I look forward to participating in future photography underwater trips you lead!
I wanted to extend a heartfelt "thank you" for the outstanding experience we recently had on the Socorro trip. This was my first adventure with Bluewater and I was nothing short of very impressed. We divers were so fortunate to have your guidance and support as we worked to build our underwater photography skills. I learned a lot in a very short period of time. The nightly workshops were chock full of helpful information. You are a master at sharing your wisdom and presenting it in a way that makes something that can be complicated easier to absorb. I also noticed how willingly you offered to be a resource on other diver-related matters. Needless to say, I am sold on using Bluewater as my go to source for dive trips and camera equipment! I look forward to participating in future photography underwater trips you lead!
Nirupam was an excellent trip leader and photo guide. I really enjoyed his one-on-one coaching as well as the presentations, and I would definitely sign up for one of his future workshops.
Nirupam was an excellent trip leader and photo guide. I really enjoyed his one-on-one coaching as well as the presentations, and I would definitely sign up for one of his future workshops.
Nirupam's communication was outstanding. I always knew what was coming up or going on. Classes were adapted to each person which helped with learning.
Nirupam's communication was outstanding. I always knew what was coming up or going on. Classes were adapted to each person which helped with learning.
Upcoming trips led by Nirupam

Photo Workshop
Truk Lagoon Shipwrecks & Sealife Odyssey 2026
Micronesia
Travel: 13 - 20 Jun 2026
Led by: Nirupam
from$3,795
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Photo Workshop
Socorro Manta & Shark Madness Liveaboard Trip 2027
Socorro Islands
Travel: 6 - 15 Feb 2027
Led by: Nirupam
from$4,295
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Photo Workshop
Luxury Philippines Escape To Dumaguete 2027
Philippines
Travel: 26 - 3 Jul 2027
Led by: Nirupam
from$2,434
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Photo Workshop
Fiji Ultimate 10-night Soft Coral Wide-Angle Liveaboard Trip 2027
Fiji
Travel: 23 - 2 Nov 2027
Led by: Nirupam
from$6,277
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Photo Workshop
Palau Bumphead Spawning Trip 2028
Indonesia
Travel: 19 - 26 Jan 2028
Led by: Nirupam
$4,580$4,080
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Photo Workshop
Ultimate Whale Shark & Sea Lion Sea Of Cortez Trip 2028
Mexico
Travel: 13 - 20 Aug 2028
Led by: Nirupam
from$3,195
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12 Epic Mexico Dive & Snorkel deals
Mexico
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Discover exclusive 2025 Baja and Pacific specials hand-picked by Bluewater Travel, featuring whale encounters, Sardine Run action, mobulas, whale sharks, and more. Our expert dive travel team has personally curated and tested each trip to deliver the best boats, guides, and value for your next ocean adventure.

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Best Scuba Diving in Mexico - Top 9
Mexico

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Best Diving in the Caribbean - Top 12
Caribbean
The Caribbean is a big place, and “best” depends a lot on what you’re looking for. Some islands are all about easy, warm reef dives and shore‑based freedom; others are shark meccas, deep walls, or once‑in‑a‑lifetime animal encounters. Over the years I’ve dived most of the major islands on this list, and what follows are 12 places I’d happily return to – for very different reasons.