Mike Bartick
Aliases: mbartick, mikebartick
Role: Underwater photographer, dive resort manager, technique author, competition judge, marine natural history researcher, international speaker
First appearance: 2007 (Wetpixel forums as “mbartick”); 2012 (Wetpixel articles)
Affiliation: Crystal Blue Dive Resort (Anilao, Philippines); Saltwater Photo
Website: saltwaterphoto.com
Instagram: @divecbr
Brand ambassadorships: Sea & Sea, Kraken Sports, Ultralight Control Systems
Biography
Mike Bartick is an American underwater photographer and dive resort manager based at Crystal Blue Dive Resort in Anilao, Philippines. Originally from Southern California, he came to underwater photography after a 20-year career as a professional chef. His culinary mentor, who was also a diver, encouraged him to try scuba diving, and Bartick began shooting underwater soon after getting certified as an adult, purchasing a camera within a week of his first certification dives. ([1])
Bartick’s early photography training came from Joe Liburdi, whom he met at a dive club in Southern California’s Orange County area. Liburdi became his primary underwater photography mentor, teaching him about lighting and technique. Bartick credits this mentorship with shaping his career. He began getting published in California Diver News magazine while still working as a chef, and started shooting with an Olympus system before moving to a Nikon D70 and later to Sea & Sea equipment. ([2])
Bartick first visited Anilao in 2006 and was captivated by the area’s marine biodiversity. He started running workshops around 2009, initially bringing groups of photographers to the Philippines. By 2011, he had partnered with business partner Emma and the resort owner to transform Crystal Blue into the first dedicated underwater photographers’ resort in Anilao. He concentrated on the natural history of the area and created signature guest experiences, including his “Critterfest” group events. Scott Geitler of Bluewater Photo began bringing groups, and the resort grew from there. ([3])
As of 2020, Bartick had lived at Anilao for over 10 years and logged more than 4,000 dives in the area, giving him an exceptionally deep knowledge of the local marine life and reef systems. ([4])
He is widely recognized as a pioneer of blackwater diving photography and a leading authority on macro photography techniques. His official bio describes him as “a widely published, award-winning photographer, writer and international public speaker with work appearing monthly in various publications, aquariums and museums.” ([5])
Contributions
Blackwater diving photography
Bartick is one of the most prominent figures in the development of blackwater diving as an organized photographic discipline. He began blue water diving off the coast of California approximately 10 miles offshore, drifting at depth to photograph plankton. His first formal blackwater dive was around 2012 in Anilao, when he photographed a larval flounder. Around 2014, working alongside friend Scott “Gutsy” Tuason, he began conducting regular blackwater dives at Crystal Blue Resort. ([6])
Early blackwater attempts involved tying off to the boat with a long rope, but wind would blow the boat away, leaving divers in pitch-black water. After trying sea anchors and other methods, Bartick developed the lit buoy-and-downline system used at Crystal Blue: a lit orange buoy on top with a 33-meter weighted rope and high-powered lights attached to attract plankton, allowing divers to free-swim at any depth without being tethered. ([7]) ([8])
Bartick photographed the first larval wunderpus (Wunderpus photogenicus) around 2014 in Anilao, with the help of his dive guide Edgar. The subject was identified by scientists at the California Academy of Sciences. This discovery was the catalyst for Bartick’s focus on pelagic larval photography. ([9])
He founded the Facebook Blackwater Photo Group, which grew from about 12 members to over 4,000 in a short period, becoming a central community resource for sharing blackwater imagery and identification. ([10])
In 2022, Bartick published his book The World of Blackwater, an eBook documenting his journey into blackwater diving and photography, available as both PDF and iBook. The book features compilations of his images, natural history information, photo tips, and can serve as a digital field guide for blackwater diving in the Indo-Pacific. ([11])
Scientific contribution
Bartick co-authored a peer-reviewed scientific paper with Christine Huffard, published in the journal Molluscan Research in 2014. The paper, entitled “Wild Wunderpus photogenicus and Octopus cyanea employ asphyxiating ‘constricting’ in interactions with other octopuses,” cataloged instances of aggressive constriction in octopuses, including apparent sexual cannibalism and competition for food sources. ([12])
Wetpixel technique articles
Bartick authored an extensive series of technique articles for Wetpixel beginning in 2018, each a detailed tutorial with camera settings, gear recommendations, and annotated example images:
- “Blackwater Diving” (May 2018) — First installment covering dive skills, photo skills, and subject hunting in open ocean at night. ([13])
- “Backlighting” (June 2018) — Techniques for backlighting macro subjects using torches, snoots, and off-camera lighting. ([14])
- “Effective Snooting” (July 2018) — Comprehensive guide to fiber optic and optical snoots for macro photography. ([15])
- “Bokeh-licious” (August 2018) — Tutorial on understanding and exploiting bokeh in underwater macro imagery. ([16])
- “The Big 4” (December 2018) — Natural history and photography guide to the four iconic Indo-Pacific octopus encounters: wunderpus, mimic, coconut, and blue-ringed. ([17])
- “Slugfest” (February 2019) — Guide to nudibranch photography and natural history. ([18])
- “Reflection Tubes” (March 2019) — Tutorial on using chrome reflection tubes for creative macro effects. ([19])
- “Blanket Octopus” (April 2019) — Documentation of blanket octopus (Tremoctopus gracilis) encounters during blackwater diving, including a rare sighting of a 1+ meter female carrying eggs. ([20])
- “Going Big in Little Town” (March 2020) — Wide-angle showcase of Anilao’s reef systems and the Verde Island Passage ecology. ([21])
Bartick wrote 6 guest articles for Wetpixel covering blackwater diving, macro lighting techniques, and gear reviews, published through Adam Hanlon’s and Abi Smigel Mullens’s editor accounts.
Gear reviews
- Backscatter MF-1 Mini Flash and OS-1 Optical Snoot (February 2020) — Detailed field review based on use in the Philippines and Papua New Guinea. ([22])
- Retra Reflector (October 2020) — Field review as one of the early testers; reported the device boosted strobe output by approximately 2/3 to a full stop while narrowing beam angle. ([23])
Publications
Bartick contributed articles to multiple dive publications beyond Wetpixel:
- Underwater Journal — Wrote about muck diving (issue 23, January 2012) and Raja Ampat (issue 24, April 2012). ([24]) ([25])
- X-Ray Magazine — Contributed advice on critter subject finding (issue 77, 2017) and nudibranch photography (issue 78, 2017). ([26]) ([27])
- Underwater Photography Magazine — Described blackwater photography techniques (issue 106, January 2019). ([28])
- Alert Diver — Published early tips on blackwater diving. ([29])
- Dive into Anilao (2015) — Free iBook guide co-authored with Andrey Ryansky, featuring Anilao’s diving, critters, and travel information. ([30])
Wetpixel Live appearances
Bartick appeared on two episodes of the Wetpixel Live video series hosted by Adam Hanlon and Alex Mustard:
- Episode 33: “Blackwater Photography with Mike Bartick” (August 2020) — Discussion of what blackwater photography is, how to set it up, and key diving skills. ([31], [32])
- “Tools for Blackwater Photography” (August 2020) — Follow-up episode covering cameras and specific tools for blackwater imaging. ([33])
Competition judging
Bartick served on the judging panels of multiple international underwater photography competitions:
- 2nd Anilao Underwater Photo Festival (November 2014) — Judge and seminar speaker. ([34])
- DEEP Indonesia 2020 — Judge alongside Ellen Cuylaerts, Kate Jonker, Tobias Friedrich, Renee Capozzola, and Andrew Marriot. ([35])
- Dive into the Pink “Sharing Our Air” 2020 — Judge alongside Renee Capozzola and Tobias Friedrich; the contest raised over $20,000 for COVID-19 research on diver fitness. ([36])
- DPG/Wetpixel Masters 2021 — Judge alongside Imran Ahmad, Florian Fischer, Stephen Frink, and Jennifer Hayes. ([37]) ([38])
- Anilao Underwater Shootout 2021 — Judge alongside David Doubilet, Jennifer Hayes, Gutsy Tuason, William Tan, and John Thet. ([39])
Speaking engagements
- DEMA Show 2015 — Speaker at the Image Resource Center (IRC), Orlando, Florida. ([40])
- Monterey Shootout 2015 — Pro guest speaker alongside Richard Salas. ([41])
- Monterey Shootout 2016 — Seminar speaker (“Soul Shooter”). ([42])
- Monterey Shootout 2017 — Seminar speaker (“Dramatic Underwater Macro Lighting”). ([43])
- PHIDEX 2021 — Speaker at the Philippines International Dive Exhibition (virtual). ([44])
- PHIDEX 2022 — Speaker at PHIDEX, SMX Convention Center, Manila. ([45])
Competition wins
- 2018 World Shootout — Won the “5 Best Image” category. The prize money for the competition’s categories totaled $70,000, with the awards ceremony held at the BOOT show in Dusseldorf. ([46])
- Dive Into the Pink — Nicholas More won this competition and received sponsorship to visit Crystal Blue Resort as a prize, confirming Bartick’s resort connection with the Dive Into the Pink organization. ([47])
Crystal Blue Dive Resort
Bartick manages Crystal Blue Dive Resort in Anilao, Batangas, Philippines, which he positioned as the first dedicated underwater photographers’ resort in the area. The resort offers:
- Daily diving (typically four dives per day: two morning, one afternoon, plus dusk or night/blackwater dive). ([48])
- Blackwater diving using a proprietary lit buoy-and-downline system with high-powered lights. ([49])
- Photo clinics, workshops, and seminars covering macro photography and Indo-Pacific natural history. ([50])
- Dedicated dive guides and spotters. ([51])
- “Critterfest” group events. ([52])
Bartick is credited by many with helping put Anilao on the map as an international macro diving destination, though he himself downplays the claim, noting the area had been dived for 40-50 years before his arrival. He acknowledges that his articles, social media promotion, and workshop programs drew significant attention to the region. ([53])
Gear and technique
Bartick’s primary shooting approach centers on macro photography. His preferred lenses include the Nikon 60mm macro (for wider working distance and tracking moving subjects) and the 105mm macro (for tighter compositions and backlighting). He uses Sea & Sea housings and shoots with fiber optic cables to fire strobes, allowing him to swap strobes underwater. For blackwater, he recommends ISO 400, F22, 1/200 shutter speed for DSLR shooters. ([54]) ([55])
Forum activity
Bartick posted on the Wetpixel forums under the username “mbartick” between 2007 and 2008, with 8 posts across topics including a Lembeh Straits daily photo blog documenting his trip to Indonesia, where he shared images shot with a new Sea & Sea housing and a Nikon system. ([56])
Timeline
- 2006: First visits Anilao, Philippines. ([57])
- 2007-05: Joins Wetpixel forums as “mbartick.” ([58])
- 2008-04: Posts Lembeh Straits daily photo blog on Wetpixel forums, documenting diving with new Sea & Sea housing. ([59])
- ~2009: Begins running underwater photography workshops in the Philippines. ([60])
- ~2011: Partners with Crystal Blue Dive Resort in Anilao; begins transforming it into a dedicated underwater photographers’ resort. ([61])
- 2012-01: Writes about muck diving for Underwater Journal issue 23. ([62])
- 2012-04: Writes about Raja Ampat for Underwater Journal issue 24. ([63])
- ~2012: First formal blackwater dive; photographs a larval flounder. ([64])
- ~2014: Photographs the first larval wunderpus in Anilao; begins regular blackwater diving with Gutsy Tuason. Founds the Facebook Blackwater Photo Group. ([65])
- 2014-10: Co-authored scientific paper on octopus asphyxiation published in Molluscan Research with Christine Huffard. ([66])
- 2014-11: Judge and seminar speaker at 2nd Anilao Underwater Photo Festival. ([67])
- 2015-07: Pro guest speaker at Monterey Shootout 2015. ([68])
- 2015-09: Publishes free iBook Dive into Anilao with Andrey Ryansky. ([69])
- 2015-11: Speaker at DEMA Show 2015 Image Resource Center, Orlando. ([70])
- 2016-08: Seminar speaker at Monterey Shootout 2016 (“Soul Shooter”). ([71])
- 2017: Contributes to X-Ray Magazine issues 77 and 78. ([72]) ([73])
- 2017-08: Seminar speaker at Monterey Shootout 2017 (“Dramatic Underwater Macro Lighting”). ([74])
- 2018-05: Publishes first installment of Wetpixel technique article series on blackwater diving. ([75])
- 2018-06: Publishes “Backlighting” technique article on Wetpixel. ([76])
- 2018-07: Publishes “Effective Snooting” technique article on Wetpixel. ([77])
- 2018-08: Publishes “Bokeh-licious” technique article on Wetpixel. ([78])
- 2018-12: Publishes “The Big 4” cephalopod article on Wetpixel. ([79])
- 2019-01: Subject of “Conversations with Underwater Photographers” interview by Henley Spiers. ([80])
- 2019-02: Wins “5 Best Image” category at 2018 World Shootout; ceremony at BOOT show, Dusseldorf. ([81])
- 2019-02: Publishes “Slugfest” nudibranch article on Wetpixel. ([82])
- 2019-03: Publishes “Reflection Tubes” technique article on Wetpixel. ([83])
- 2019-04: Publishes “Blanket Octopus” article documenting rare encounters. ([84])
- 2020-02: Reviews Backscatter MF-1 Mini Flash and OS-1 Optical Snoot for Wetpixel. ([85])
- 2020-03: Judge for DEEP Indonesia 2020 photo competition. ([86])
- 2020-03: Publishes “Going Big in Little Town” wide-angle showcase of Anilao reefs. ([87])
- 2020-05: Judge for Dive into the Pink “Sharing Our Air” contest (COVID-19 research fundraiser). ([88])
- 2020-08: Two appearances on Wetpixel Live discussing blackwater photography and tools. ([89]) ([90])
- 2020-10: Reviews Retra Reflector strobe accessory for Wetpixel. ([91])
- 2021-03: Speaker at PHIDEX 2021 (virtual). ([92])
- 2021-10: Judge for DPG/Wetpixel Masters 2021. ([93])
- 2021-12: Judge for Anilao Underwater Shootout 2021 alongside David Doubilet and Jennifer Hayes. ([94])
- 2022-08: Speaker at PHIDEX 2022, Manila. ([95])
- 2022-11: Publishes eBook The World of Blackwater. ([96])
References
Sources
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- Wetpixel article, Jan 6, 2019: Conversations With Underwater Photographers Mike Bartick By Henley Spiers ↩
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- Wetpixel article, Jun 28, 2018: Backlighting Article By Mike Bartick ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jul 23, 2018: Mike Bartick Effective Snooting ↩
- Wetpixel article, Aug 30, 2018: Mike Bartick Bokeh Licious ↩
- Wetpixel article, Dec 31, 2018: The Big 4 By Mike Bartick ↩
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- Wetpixel article, Apr 2, 2019: Mike Bartick Blanket Octopus ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 5, 2020: Review Mike Bartick On The Backscatter Mini Flash And Optical Snoot ↩
- Wetpixel article, Mar 27, 2020: Results Announced Deep Indonesia 2020 ↩
- Wetpixel article, Mar 31, 2020: Going Big In Little Town By Mike Bartick ↩
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- Wetpixel article, Aug 5, 2020: Wetpixel Live Blackwater Photography With Mike Bartick ↩
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- Wetpixel article, Oct 12, 2020: Field Review Retra Reflector By Mike Bartick ↩
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