A Brief Bio:
Erik Lukas is an active diver and photographer based in Los Angeles, CA. He is a volunteer scuba diver at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, CA. You can expect to find Erik diving many of the amazing Pacific Ocean sites of Southern California, camera in hand, at any chance he can get.
See more of Erik’s photography at www.seeundersea.com or on Instagram @seeundersea.
"I am passionate about underwater photography in general and have a special love for macro subjects. For me the things that are hardest to spot hold the most interest. Documenting the commensal and symbiotic relationships is for me the most interesting…the smaller and more bizarre the better. I also have a passion for sharing my knowledge with others. My goal with all of my workshops is to ensure each guest leaves with a group of images that they are proud to share."
Upcoming Trips:
- Lembeh Macro Critter Workshop 2025
- Aug 25 - Sep 4, 2025
- 10N Starting From $3,192
- A haven for macro photographers—Lembeh is, without doubt, the muck diving capital of the world
- Great resort (NAD Lembeh) with beachfront rooms, delicious food (all meals included), free public WiFi and a small pool
- Top dive operation in Lembeh with 2:1 divers to guide ratio
- FREE daily macro photography workshops
- Optional 3-night land extension available
- Alor Underwater Photography Workshop 2025
- Sept 6 - 16, 2025
- 10N Starting From $5,950
- FREE daily underwater photography workshops
- Rich marine biodiversity, pristine reefs, and unique critters
- Luxury liveaboard accommodation
- Up to 4 dives/day
- Small 4:1 diver-to-guide ratio
- Explore Baja Underwater Photography Workshop 2025
- October 4 - 16, 2025
- 12N Starting From $4,895
- Unique itinerary sailing the entire length of the Sea of Cortez from south to north
- FREE daily photography workshops by photo pro at no extra cost, suitable for beginners and experienced photographers alike
- See the unexpected in remote locations: dolphins, sea lions, whales, mantas etc
- Anilao Philippines Ultimate Photo Workshop Spring 2026
- Apr 16 - 26 / Apr 26 - May 3, 2026
- 7N From $1,999 / 10N From $2,559
- Attend our most popular underwater photo trip
- Find out why Bluewater’s Anilao trips are known as the best underwater photo trips on the planet
- Amazing dive guides, each group of 4 divers get their own private boat and guide, most dive sites are just minutes away
- Chance to see every underwater critter, nudibranch and fish on your bucket list and then some
- Daily photo workshops and lectures
Current Camera Systems:
Erik shoots with a Canon 5D Mark III in a Sea & Sea housing using Zen 100mm and 230mm dome ports. The lenses he uses are the Canon 8-15mm f/4L, Canon 16-35mm f/4L, and Canon 100mm f/2.8L.
Testimonials:
- "I would like to thank Erik for bringing my TTL flash trigger to Anilao and for his genuine concern for the well-being of the whole group. He must have gone home very tired too.”
- "Erik was very helpful and knowledgeable. Great person.”
- "Erik really tried to engage himself with each and every one of us.”
- "Erik was incredibly helpful and friendly.”
- "Erik went out of his way to make me feel extremely welcome and provided excellent photo technique lectures."
- "The combination of talks, feedback on images, and being able to ask for advice from multiple experts helped me understand and apply what was being taught."
