5 minutes with…Bahamas Photographer André Musgrove

By Tristan Ralston on 15th July, 2019

We met Bahamas based photographer and filmmaker André Musgrove to chat about underwater cinematography, dive destinations, and island life.

Andre Musgrove Bahamas

Where does your passion for photography and cinematography come from?
My passion for photography and cinematography comes from my love for sharing my adventure experiences with others and conveying the emotions I felt through media.
Diving with sharks in The Bahamas | Andre Musgrove

André Musgrove diving with sharks in The Bahamas

When you’re not behind the lens what are you up to?
When I’m not behind the lens, I’m still somewhere in the water either spearfishing or freediving. Or exploring on land around the different islands of the Bahamas.
Diving in the Bahamas | Andre Musgrove
What’s your favorite dive site and why?
I don’t really have a favorite dive site, as every dive site offers something unique about it and are great for different reasons. I do however love dive sites that have a healthy population of Sharks and Coral Reef combination.
Diving with sharks | Andre Musgrove
What are your top three things to do in The Bahamas?
My top 3 things to do in the Bahamas are Freediving, Scuba diving and island hopping.
Diving with sharks in the Bahamas
Have you had any scary encounters while diving?
The only scary encounter I can remember is one occasion when a bolt of lightning struck the water, I was swimming in with a friend, it was about 100ft from us.
Free diving in the Bahamas
What are the top 3 destinations you would like to visit this year?
My top 3 destinations I’d like to visit this year are Hawaii, Raja Ampat and the out islands of The Bahamas.
What are your top tips for capturing underwater images?
My top tips for capturing underwater images is to take proper care of your equipment so that it takes care of you. Use proper lighting techniques and always keep in mind composition.
Dive site Bahamas
What’s your favorite Instagram picture or video?
My favorite Instagram photo is entitled “Guardians of the Galax-Sea”.
To see more of André Musgrove’s stunning underwater photography and cinematography visit his website andremusgrove.com,
Instagram channel or YouTube channel.

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