About Us

About Underwater Macro Awards

The world's first competition 100% dedicated to underwater macro photography.
Where the ocean's smallest wonders take center stage.

Our Mission

To elevate the art of underwater Macro Photography by creating the world's first platform exclusively dedicated to capturing the extraordinary beauty of our ocean's smallest inhabitants. We celebrate the talent of all photographers – from professionals to local guides – who reveal the invisible wonders of marine life.

Our Vision

To become the global reference for underwater macro competition, fostering an international community of passionate photographers while amplifying awareness of marine biodiversity and conservation efforts through the emotional power of macro imagery.

About the Competition

Discover what makes the World Underwater Macro Awards unique and why macro photography deserves its own dedicated platform

What Makes World Underwater Macro Awards Unique

🔬 100% Macro Specialization

The world's only competition exclusively dedicated to underwater macro and super macro photography. With 8 specialized categories, a jury of renowned macro experts, and a complete celebration of an art form often overshadowed in generalist competitions.

🌏 Accessible to Everyone

A revolution in photo competitions: democratic pricing AND FREE participation for spotters and local guides from macro destinations. Because talent has no price, and photographers working in the shadows deserve their moment in the spotlight.

💙 Conservation Through Art

Every image becomes an ambassador for marine life. it's a whisper from the ocean's heart. By revealing its tiniest creatures in breathtaking detail, we invite the world to look closer and care deeper our oceans and their invisible biodiversity.

2026: Our Inaugural Year

The first-ever Underwater Macro competition launches in 2026,
establishing new standards for underwater macro photography excellence.
This pioneering competition marks the beginning of an annual celebration dedicated
exclusively to the art of capturing the ocean's smallest wonders.

Our Values

Excellence

We celebrate technical mastery and artistic vision in underwater macro photography, recognizing both professional expertise and the raw talent of emerging photographers who capture the invisible beauty of marine life.

Inclusivity

Breaking down barriers in underwater photography competitions: welcoming photographers of all skill levels worldwide, with FREE participation for local spotters and guides who are the unsung heroes of macro diving destinations.

Conservation

Every macro image tells a powerful conservation story. By revealing the extraordinary beauty of our ocean's smallest creatures, we inspire global action to protect marine biodiversity and fragile underwater ecosystems.

Innovation

We champion creative experimentation and cutting-edge techniques in macro underwater imaging, from super macro to blackwater photography, pushing the boundaries of what's possible beneath the surface.

Your Macro Photography. Your Moment. Our Global Stage.

The competition where talent matters more than budget.
Professional or spotter, your work deserves to shine.
Join the inaugural 2026 awards and be part of the macro revolution.