Ricardo Villalvazo

Mexico is in my blood, Sweden in my soul and diving in my heart.

I am passionate about underwater photography and I love animals of all sorts but marine life in particular.

I failed in my first attempt to dive in the Gulf of Mexico in 1996. Scuba diving became a challenge and I got certified few months later.

Since then I got infected with some kind of diving virus that is making me willing to dive constantly. I have not found the cure yet and I am not looking for it either.

My first underwater photo was shooted with a 35mm film camera. When I received the lab prints and looked at them I understood immediately the power of UW photography.

Equipment has evolved however, even the best camera requires a talented and passionate photographer behind. I have created my own rules for digital retouch, keeping post processing as minimum as possible, achieving the best shot directly underwater is my aim.

All my UW photos are dedicated to my fantastic daughter Agnes and my lovely girlfriend Iveta.

 Stockholm.