BSoUP was founded in November 1967 by Peter Scoones and Colin Doeg.

BSoUP is the largest underwater photographic society in Britain.

BSoUP is a not-for-profit organisation, run entirely by volunteers with a passion for underwater photography.

BSoUP holds meetings at the Holland Club, Imperial College, South Kensington, London, on the third Wednesday of each month (see Programme), which include illustrated talks by experienced underwater photographers and a monthly competition. Please join us. The next meeting takes place on Wednesday 20th June, 2012 and the Focus On - 'Anemone Fish with a difference' -competition is now open. Deadline: Sunday 10th June, 2012.

BSoUP organises the annual British Underwater Photography Championship. This year's event will take place on Saturday 14th July, 2012. See Splash-In for further details.

BSoUP organises an annual Print Competition in association with DIVER. Last years event took place at the Dive Show at the NEC, Birmingham. See Print Competition for details. This year's event will take place on the weekend of 27th – 28th October 2012 at the same venue

BSoUP publishes the magazine in focus and provides advice and information on all aspects of underwater photography - digital and film.

BSoUP has its own Members Forum for the exchange of ideas and information about underwater photography.

BSoUP has its own amazon.com online bookshop. Every purchase earns a small commission for BSoUP. Please support us by buying books via this link.

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There's no better way to learn without getting wet!