C.C's DeepArt · The Art of the Deep

2 m · Work

A set without gravity

In water, fabric rises, hair floats and light arrives refracted from the surface. Every frame is caught by timing these three.

A model in a red dress and fins arching backwards in blue water — **Fashion**RED ARC · 16 mm · f/13 · 1/160 s

A bride in a full white gown with a long tulle veil, under sunlight filtering from the surface — **Bridal**VEIL IN THE LIGHT · 10 mm · f/9 · 1/200 s

A mermaid rising to the surface in silhouette against the sun's rays — **Mermaid**TOWARDS THE LIGHT · 16 mm · f/18 · 1/200 s

A freediver in a patterned suit sitting on an underwater rock arch in sunlight — **Freediving**ROCK ARCH · 16 mm · f/16 · 1/160 s

A mother-to-be in a purple sequinned dress, in a symmetrical composition with her reflection on the surface in dark water — **Maternity**SEQUINS AND REFLECTION · 12 mm · f/10 · 1/160 s

3 m · About

Caner Candemir

Underwater fashion photographer · Founder of C.C's DeepArt

“Underwater is not just a place to shoot; it is the strongest force that changes the language of a photograph.”

Hello, I'm Caner Candemir, a photographer and visual artist who shoots fashion and fine-art portraits underwater. I have been taking underwater photographs for more than 20 years and began underwater fashion photography 12 years ago. Today I shoot mainly in Kaş, and across Turkey and many other countries.

As a diving and photography instructor, I believe that at every moment of a shoot the camera and the safety of the person in the water must be managed together. I create campaigns, concept shoots and art projects with fashion brands, designers, models and creative teams, and I run underwater photography workshops.

20+ yearsunderwater photography

12 yearsunderwater fashion photography

Certifications

CMAS 2-Star Diving InstructorCMAS
Open Water InstructorSSI
Photo/Video InstructorSSI

Caner Candemir on a boat holding an underwater camera housing with two strobes, the sea and mountains behind him

4 m · Who it's for

Who we work with

Fashion brands and designers

Collection launches, lookbooks and campaign images. We test how the fabric behaves in water before the shoot.

Models and artists

A series for your portfolio that nobody else has. Also suited to album covers, posters and stage visuals.

Brides and couples

An underwater shoot in your wedding dress after the wedding. We check together at the first call whether your dress can handle water.

Mothers-to-be

A calm maternity shoot in the shallow part of the pool. With your doctor's approval, and never deeper than 1.5 meters.

Athletes and swimmers

Movement-focused images for freediving, swimming and water sports, ready for sponsor use.

Agencies and productions

An underwater photo and video unit for commercials and campaigns. Crew, equipment and location included.

6 m · Process

From first message to delivery

Improvising underwater is hard. That's why most of the shoot is planned before anyone gets in the water.

First call
We talk about what you want, how you feel in water and how the images will be used. The shoot plan and date are settled on this call.
30 min · online
Moodboard and costume test
We choose reference images together. Outfits are tried in water; fabrics that sink, turn see-through or fade are left out.
1 week before the shoot
Water rehearsal
Breathing, eye-opening and gliding practice with the safety diver. No camera yet, just time to relax.
20 min
Shoot
We work in sets of short breath-holds. After each set we rest at the surface and look at the frames together on screen.
60–120 min
Selection and retouching
All frames go into an online gallery. You choose; we do the color correction and retouching.
7 working days
Delivery
High-resolution files plus versions cropped for social media. If you'd like prints, there are museum-quality paper options.
within 14 working days

8 m · Safety

You can do this shoot even if you can't swim. Someone is always with you at the surface.

Underwater equipment

Canon body: Canon R6 Mark III · SeaFrogs Housing
Canon lenses: RF 15–35 mm · EF 8–15 mm
Nikon body: Nikon D810 FX · Anthis Nexus Housing
Nikon lenses: 16 mm fisheye · 16–35 mm · 60 mm f/2.8
Strobe: ScubaLamp Supe D-PRO Strobe
Continuous light: ScubaLamp lighting systems

Certified safety diverA dedicated diver for each model, within arm's reach throughout the shoot.
Short breath-holds3–8 seconds per frame. You never need to stay under for long.
Adjustable depthWe start in the shallow part where your feet touch the bottom, and go deeper only as you feel comfortable.
Costume weight checkHeavy fabrics such as long skirts and tulle are weighed in water before the shoot and lightened if needed.

9 m · Locations

Sea shoots in Kaş

Kaş 36°12′ N · 29°38′ E · ANTALYA

Kaş is the base for our open-sea shoots. On the day, we choose the spot together according to the light, current and sea conditions.

Other locations

On request we also shoot in other cities in Turkey and abroad. We plan travel and accommodation together.

Turkey

Fethiye On request
Bodrum On request
Marmaris On request
Antalya On request

Abroad

Red Sea Egypt
Maldives Indian Ocean
Malaysia Southeast Asia
Indonesia Southeast Asia
Philippines Southeast Asia

10 m · Packages

Packages

We plan every shoot together around what you need. The pool, a safety diver and retouching are part of every shoot; for sea shoots in Kaş the boat, and for other cities and abroad travel and accommodation, are added to the plan.

Individual

Portrait session

60 min underwater shoot
1 outfit
15 retouched photos
Pool
Water rehearsal included

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Editorial shoot

120 min underwater shoot
3 outfits, costume test beforehand
30 retouched photos
Waterproof makeup and hair
Costume and styling advice

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For brands

Campaign production

Half or full day
Multiple models and outfits
Underwater video unit
Open-sea shoot in Kaş, with boat
Commercial use license

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11 m · FAQ

Questions you may have

I can't swim. Can I still do a shoot?

Yes. We work in the shallow part where your feet touch the bottom, and the safety diver is always beside you. If you don't feel comfortable during the water rehearsal, we don't start the shoot; we move it to another date.

Will I be able to open my eyes underwater?

We practice opening your eyes slowly together during the rehearsal. If you wear contact lenses, we recommend taking them out before the shoot.

Which clothes look good in water?

Silk, chiffon, tulle and satin flow beautifully. Thick cotton and leather get heavy. Light colors stand out against the blue of the water. At the costume test we try your own clothes in the water; you can also choose from the studio wardrobe.

Will my makeup run?

The editorial package includes waterproof makeup suited to underwater work. If you come with your own makeup, we recommend waterproof products and avoiding heavy lashes.

Is it safe to do a shoot while pregnant?

We do maternity shoots only in the pool, with your doctor's approval, and never deeper than 1.5 meters. Sessions are limited to 45 minutes.

How do I confirm a booking?

We set the date together on the first call and reserve it for you. You can change the date up to 7 days before the shoot.

12 m · Booking

Let's plan your shoot

Fill in the form and we'll get back to you within 24 hours to arrange a first call. If you haven't decided yet, you can simply write your question.

Emailinfo@ccdeepart.com

Full name

Email or phone

Shoot type

Preferred date

Location

Pool Open sea · Kaş Fethiye, Bodrum, Marmaris or Antalya Abroad No preference

How do you feel in the water?

I can't swim I'm comfortable I dive

The shoot you have in mind

14 m · Apps

Apps I designed for underwater

I developed the C.C's DeepArt apps to solve, on today's smart devices (iPhone), the problems I have met underwater for years. In them you'll find everything someone interested in underwater photography, or just starting out, can learn, from shooting techniques to editing after the dive.