The DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition 2025

The DPG Masters Underwater Imaging Competition is a long-established and widely respected contest that celebrates the splendor of the oceans and the challenging art of underwater photography and video. The organizers call on underwater shooters of all levels, from novice to professional, to compete in what has become the “World Championship” of international underwater imagery events.

The prizes, worth more than $85,000 in total, include dive trips with the world’s top resorts and liveaboards, and the latest underwater photo and video gear. Entrants compete for prizes in 10 categories, with the photographer or filmmaker behind the top entry among the category winners crowned “DPG Grand Master 2025.” The overall winner will receive a top trip prize as well as a top equipment prize.

This year’s illustrious judging panel comprises six top photographers: Nicolas Remy, Jennifer Hayes, Álvaro Herrero (Mekan), Jill Heinerth, Aaron Wong, and Kate Jonker. As well as assessing your entries, each of these seasoned photo pros is offering a unique “mentor prize” to one lucky winner—an invaluable hour-long one-on-one video chat session to review your portfolio and give you handy tips and advice to help make your underwater photography even better.