Trout Underwater: Patrick Clayton Joins Our Team

Brown Trout (c)Patrick Clayton/Engbretson Underwater Photography

One of the best parts of operating a stock photo agency is acquiring exciting, new photographers to represent. Our newest contributor is Patrick Clayton, one of the country's best-known and most talented trout photographers.  Patrick's dynamic and colorful images of stream trout, taken underwater in the legendary streams of the American West are without a doubt some of the best ever made.  As you can imagine, this collection of brilliant photography took thousands of hours to collect.  But as I always say, "If it were easy, everybody would be doing it." 

Patrick's love and admiration for these fish are apparent in every image he makes.  These magnificent fish finally have a photographer who has seemingly captured every nuance of their intrinsic beauty time and time again, in photographs that also celebrate the pristine back-country streams they call home.  I've been a long time admirer of Patrick Clayton, and you'll become one too after seeing his pictures.  You can view Patrick's outstanding work in our Patrick Clayton Gallery here.

Patrick joins Bryce Gibson, Todd Pearsons, Christopher Morey, Isaac Szabo, Paul Vecsei and Roger Peterson on our "dream team" of the USA's best freshwater fish photographers.  His work can be licensed for commercial and editorial purposes by contacting us here at Engbretson Underwater Photography.

Tennessee's Top Fish Photographer Joins Our Team

Hellbender Salamander (c)Bryce Gibson/Engbretson Underwater Photo

I'm really excited to announce that photographer Bryce Gibson has joined our team of exceptional fish photographers here at Engbretson Underwater Photography!  Bryce is from Tennessee, home to one of the most ecologically rich and diverse native fish communities in North America.  His images of many unique and rare species from snail darters to hellbender salamanders helps fill an important niche in our efforts to expand our coverage to include all North American fish species, both game and non-game species alike, as well as some select amphibians.  You can view more of Bryce's work in our Bryce Gibson Gallery here.

Bryce joins Todd Pearsons, Christopher Morey, Roger Peterson, Isaac Szabo and Paul Vecsei on our "dream team" of the USA's top freshwater fish photographers!  His work can be licensed for commercial and editorial purposes by contacting us here at Engbretson Underwater Photography.

Best Pictures of Ciscoes Ever Taken

School of Ciscoes Underwater (c)Paul Vecsei/Engbretson Underwater Photography

Our top contributing photographer, Paul Vecsei, has done it again!  He's taken some truly remarkable photos of a rather elusive fish.  Paul has captured the best pictures of Cisco ever taken.  This is a species that has rarely been photographed in it's natural habitat.  Paul's images of these fish are breath-taking and are without questions the most exceptional images of this species ever made.  To view these stunning images of Ciscoes, click here.  To see all of Paul's remarkable fish photography, click here.  Paul's images can be licensed for commercial and editorial use by contacting Engbretson Underwater Photography.

Upending the basin: Can freshwater snorkeling promote preservation? | Great Lakes Echo

Can freshwater snorkeling promote preservation? 

This is a great article on snorkeling freshwater rivers.  Click here for the link.

Photographing fish in their habitat - Hutchinson Leader: Outdoors & Recreation

Last August, freelance writer Scott Mackenthun interviewed me at the American Fisheries Society national convention in St. Paul, MN.  He asked how I got started in underwater photography and about some of the things I've seen over the years.  His interview with me was published in the Hutchinson Leader and can be read by clicking on this link:  Photographing fish in their habitat - Hutchinson Leader: Outdoors & Recreation

Fisheries Scientist Now On Board

Sockeye Salmon (c)Todd Pearsons/Engbretson Underwater Photography

I'm genuinely thrilled to welcome the addition of Todd Pearsons to our team of superb underwater photographers here at Engbretson Underwater Photography!  Todd is a true expert in his field.  He has a Ph.D. in fisheries science.  (They don't give those things out to just anybody.)  Todd has studied and photographed fish for over 25 years and is a well known and respected figure in this field.  His list of published scientific credits is both lengthy and impressive.  In short-Todd knows fish!  

Todd is based in Ellensburg, Washington and regularly photographs many of the west coast trout and salmon  species that region is so famous for.  His underwater images of sockeye salmon are striking but he also photographs many other species of the Pacific Northwest that aren't quite as sexy.  His portfolio contains many non-game species including rare underwater images of Northern Pikeminnow for example.   

I'm excited to be representing the underwater photography of Todd Pearsons which can be licensed for editorial and commercial purposes on my website.  You can view more of Todd's work in the Todd Pearsons Gallery on my website.  Todd joins Christopher Morey, Paul Vecsei, Roger Peterson, Isaac Szabo and myself on the "dream team" here at Engbretson Underwater Photography.