About Us
Richard Howard
As lead photographer and co-founder of Oceans of Images Photography, Inc, established in 1995, Richard has traveled the globe capturing the underwater world on film. His portfolio boasts thousands of images from destinations all over the world. This retired PADI SCUBA instructor has been published in TIME magazine, BBC, National Geographic, not to mention hundreds of advertising campaigns.
Laura Howard
As Richard’s wife of the past 30 years and co-founder of Oceans Of Images Photography, Inc., Laura, is also an accomplished SCUBA diver, film editor and underwater videographer. Her work has won several international video contests and been featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Today Show and Animal Planet.
Zachary and Rachael Howard
Certified divers since the age of 11 and 13- the Howard kid's are official dive buddies, critter finders, videographers, models and luggage schleppers. Zach earned his BA in Natural Sciences/Marine Biology from Florida International University & Rachael is a Junior @ University of Florida studying Bio-Chemistry. Rachael pictured left, Zach on right. Zach working with Reef Renewal/Bonaire.
Photo Gallery - this is limited - reach out for up to date portfolio requests
Travel & Events
Upcoming Events & Trips- It's Time to Travel Once Again!
2023 Dive Trips- Email us for more information!
TRIP #1: Male Aggressor II Best of Maldives-Northern Route Male to Male Liveaboard
Date: April 30, 2023- May 7, 2023 -FULL- ACCEPTING WAIT LIST
Fly to Male, Maldives and home from Male. 7 Days on Maldives Aggressor II. Diving, Accommodations, food and beverages. Not included: airfare to Male and return, One night hotel Male, Nitrox, tips, park fees, Travel Insurance, COVID tests, I’m sure there will be some Miscellaneous expenses Cost : List Price determined by Cabin from Aggressor Site:
Deluxe: $3080 - Double Occupancy Superior: $3220 - Double Occupancy
TRIP #2: Socorro Aggressor GREAT WHITE SHARKS! Great White Sharks of Guadelupe on the Socorro Aggressor
Dates: October 15, 2023-October 20, 2023
Fly in and out of San Diego (or Tijuana if you can find a flight) Transfer via “Shark Express - Couch Bus” to Ensenada and depart at 11am for Guadelupe Island. 18-20 Hour Boat Ride to the Island, 3 and 1/2 days of virtually Unlimited Shark Cage Diving—October is when we get the BIG Pregnant Females visiting the island, food, lodging, Cage Diving(surface or submersible cages) via Hookah SCUBA (no BCs, No Fins, No Snorkel, Just need Mask, Wetsuit, Booties, Hood and Gloves, (camera/GoPro). Crystal Clear Blue Water and Great White Sharks! You may also rent a wetsuit / hood/ gloves from Aggressor if you like.
List Price from Aggressor Website: $3595 Oceans of Images Photography 2022 Price: $3295
News & Press Updates - BLOG ARTICLE
Yes, you caught us blushing. Thank you Joe Guidry, for the great article on Rich and I. Joe is a Tampa native, who write a blog for The Florida Aquarium. He worked for The Tampa Tribune Company for more than 40 years.
Oops, we did it again. We are excited to partner with The Florida Aquarium in downtown Tampa for a gallery showing of our most recent work. We were delighted to contribute to both a new showing in the Vinik Reception Hall, but also to shoot the "Aquarium Ambassadors" series for the Aquarium's office space & contribute to the Aquarium's newest exhibit, "Waves of Wonder". There is no better way to spend the day then with your family and friends at The Florida Aquarium - Downtown Tampa.