SUMMARY
Photographer Tamara Dean has built a custom freshwater swimming pool at her Australian home to serve as a dedicated underwater studio. This allows her greater control over water conditions, temperature, and model comfort, which is crucial for her art that explores human interaction with nature. The studio features a specialized freshwater system for clarity and gentleness, and a 1x3 meter acrylic viewing window for camera access. Dean previously worked in unpredictable natural environments but found the studio unlocked new creative possibilities and consistency for her work.
TAKEAWAYS
Tamara Dean built a custom freshwater pool studio for underwater photography.
The studio offers enhanced control over water clarity, temperature, and model comfort.
A 1x3 meter acrylic viewing window allows for camera operation from outside the pool.
Freshwater systems provide better clarity and are gentler on eyes and skin than chlorinated pools.