Underwater & Fine Art Photography
Available across United States
I create underwater photos using freediving and natural light, plus fine art prints from cityscapes and landscapes, focusing on real moments without heavy editing.
Pricing Guide
Cinematic Urban Lifestyle Session
Session Specs
- Duration: 4 Hours of continuous shooting.
- Locations: Up to 2 distinct urban settings (Luxury Hotel interiors, Heritage Streets, or Rooftops).
- Exclusions: Location permits and entry fees are borne by the client.
Gear & Style
- Equipment: Leica Q3 or Sony A1 used for sharp, high-contrast imagery.
- Lighting: 100% Natural Light (Golden Hour/Blue Hour focus) for an unposed, candid aesthetic.
Output
- Deliverables: 30 High-Resolution edited images.
- Editing: Signature 'Jetlag' color grading with cinematic, slightly desaturated or B&W tones.
- Timeline: Digital gallery delivery within 7-10 days.
- Rights: Personal usage for social media and private prints.
Freedive Underwater Portrait Session
Safety & Prep
- Consultation: Wardrobe advice regarding fabric flow and concept discussion.
- Briefing: Dry-land breath-work coaching and safety protocols.
- Support Staff: Includes 1 dedicated Safety Diver/Assistant for underwater management.
Shooting Details
- Technique: Breath-hold freediving photography to eliminate bubbles and allow fluid movement.
- Equipment: Sony A1 housed in professional Sub13 or Salty Surf underwater rigs.
- Location: Open Ocean or Private Deep Pool (Boat charters or pool rental fees not included).
Post-Production
- Volume: 15 Master Retouched Images.
- Processing: Specialized color correction to fix skin tones and remove water backscatter.
- Files: Full resolution JPEGs suitable for large format printing.
Museum-Quality Archival Print
Print Specifications
- Dimensions: 24 x 36 inches (Standard large format).
- Material: Heavyweight Archival Cotton Rag (308 gsm or higher).
- Technique: Fine Art Giclée print using pigment-based inks for 100+ year longevity.
Art Details
- Selection: Choice of one image from 'Black & White Studies' or 'Underwater Worlds' collections.
- Validation: Includes digital Certificate of Authenticity identifying the work.
- Edition: Open edition print.
Logistics
- Packaging: Shipped in a reinforced, crush-proof art tube.
- Handling: White-glove processing to ensure zero defects.
- Shipping: Tracked international shipping included in the upper price range.
About Underwater & Fine Art Photography
Chasing Light: Above & Below
I’m always hunting for that perfect slice of light, whether it’s streaming into a subway station or breaking through the water in a cenote. My camera is my way of telling stories, split between the world underwater and the everyday drama of city streets and wild landscapes.
Underwater: The Freediver’s Eye
What sets my underwater work apart is freediving - I shoot on a single breath. No noisy bubbles, just floating quietly so I can get close to the real moment. I focus on natural light underwater images, capturing people, marine wildlife, and environments in a way that feels honest and almost surreal. Think ethereal underwater portraits of freedivers, sea turtles in Aruba, and the shadowy outlines of shipwrecks. It’s not about flashy colors or heavy editing - it’s about the feeling of being part of that world.
Stories on the Surface
When I’m not in the water, I’m shooting cinematic fine art prints from my travels. I love black and white cityscape photos, moody city shots from NYC, Paris or Tokyo, and landscapes like lavender fields or supermoons over mountains. Sometimes I chase abstract patterns in ice or waves.
How I Work
Based in NYC but always on the move - folks call me Jetlag for a reason. My gear is chosen for each story, whether it’s Leica for street scenes or Sony for fast action underwater. For underwater projects, I work with you to nail the concept and location, keeping it collaborative and real.
Meet your Expert
David Courbit
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My Story
Hey, I’m David, but Jetlag works too. I’m in NYC—well, when I’m not hopping between gigs in Hamburg or Santa Fe. My partner and I just did a minimoon in Tokyo. If I’m not shooting for work, I’m probably freediving somewhere, chasing that underwater quiet. Love how light bends down there, and yeah, I ski when I can. My life’s all over my socials—travel, my partner, our cat (he travels, too). Caffeine? Never not caffeinated.
My Work
What I shoot - Commercial photography, moody brand short films, hotel and hospitality content, plus fine art prints. I go cinematic.
My vibe - Filmmaker at heart, I tell stories—less product, more mood. Classic cinema, but make it modern.
Who I’ve worked with - Four Seasons, Plaza Hotel, Sofitel, Victorinox, Banana Republic. Visual storytelling for luxury hospitality.
How I work - Obsessed with gear—Sony, Leica, sometimes even iPhone. It’s all about the right tool for the story.
