The South Florida Underwater Photography Society
SFUPS is a non-profit social organization dedicated to excellence in underwater photography. As one of the largest societies of its kind, SFUPS provides inspiration and education in underwater imaging, raises awareness of ocean conservation initiatives, and shares images of the abundance of sea life and reef scenes South Florida waters have to offer.
Benefits of Membership
SFUPS membership comes with a host of benefits, including monthly meetings, monthly contests, dive trips, sponsor discounts, and more. Learn about membership →
MONTHLY MEETINGS
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. For 2026, we are alternating between in-person and Zoom formats.
NEXT MEETING - TUESDAY NOVEMBER 10TH
VIRTUAL MEETING VIA ZOOM
There is NO in-person meeting this month
REMOTE ZOOM MEETING:
Sign in at 6:30pm, Meeting starts at 7:00 pm sharp!
Click on the button below to join the meeting. Make sure you have downloaded the Zoom app and are logged into your Zoom account. If you are asked, the Meeting ID is 94559407242 and Passcode is 359571.
MONTHLY CONTESTS
Our 2026 contest prizes are fantastic again this year! Win a trip to the Red Sea, Indonesia, or the Bahamas, donated by All Star Liveaboards and Wakatobi Resort.
2026 Grand Prizes
OCTOBER Masters Winners - WAVE-CRASHING ACTION
OCTOBER Challengers Winners - UNDERWATER LANDSCAPES
OCTOBER Video Winners
GUEST JUDGE FOR NOVEMBER: MARTIN BROEN - READ MORE
We are so fortunate that for our final contest of the year, acclaimed photographer Martin Broen has agreed to be our guest judge. Martin is an award-winning photographer, proficient technical diver and explorer. He leverages his design sensibility as a creator of experiences to craft one-of-a-kind images that capture the exquisite beauty of the planet and its inhabitants, aiming to inspire awareness and foster conservation efforts.
His photographic works have graced the pages of numerous magazines and newspapers and have been showcased in various exhibitions, earning him a collection of over 50 distinct photography awards. Notable among these accolades are the 2022 Nature Discovery of the year, 2022 Speleophotography grand Prize, 2022 Black & White Photo of the year, 2022 Current World Archeology Winner, 2022 Landscape Photograph of the Year, 2022 and 2023 Underwater imaging best of show, 2021 Exploration Photographer of the year, among others
Originally from Argentina, and currently based in New York, Martin works in product design, innovation, and sustainability. With a prolific background encompassing hundreds of innovative products in the market that earned him over 120 innovation patents, and 150 design awards. His extensive experience across industries allows him to develop custom solutions and gear for underwater expeditions or conservation applications, as well as use his 3D modelling expertise to help the scientific community with the capture, processing and reproduction of hard-to-reach underwater fossils and artifacts.
Website: Martin Broen Photography
Instagram: @m.broen
