About
About Raphael Perez: underwater videographer & content creator
Born in South Brazil, based in London since 2006, diving since 2017. I film the underwater world at weekends and share everything I learn, so you can do the same.
Hi, I’m Raphael
I was born and raised in South Brazil and moved to London in 2006. My first real taste of scuba diving came in 2017, on a Discover Scuba session in Egypt’s Red Sea. I came up from that dive knowing I wanted more.
I learned to dive properly in the UK in 2018 (cold, green water is a brilliant teacher), went on to do my Divemaster in 2019, and qualified as an instructor in 2020. I worked two seasons as an instructor and realised that teaching Open Water wasn’t quite for me.
That same year I published my first video on YouTube, and underwater photography and videography came to life. In late 2024 I completed TDI Advanced Nitrox and Decompression Procedures, which opened up deeper sites like the WW2 wrecks of Narvik. In 2025 I created my first e-book, and in 2026 I self-published my book on Amazon.
During the week I work in IT. At weekends I’m an underwater photographer, videographer and content creator who wants to show the world how beautiful it is beneath the surface, and help other divers show it too.
“Most divers struggle less with the camera and more with everything around it. That’s what I want to help with.”
My dive journey
From South Brazil to the wrecks of Narvik
- Early years
Born and raised in South Brazil
Grew up far from cold water and shipwrecks, with no idea where life would lead.
- 2006
Moved to London
Built a career in IT. Still my weekday job, so diving happens at weekends.
- 2017
First breath underwater
A Discover Scuba session in Egypt’s Red Sea. That was it. Hooked.
- 2018
Learned to dive in the UK
Open Water in British water: cold, green and the best training ground there is.
- 2019
Divemaster
Learned to lead dives and look after other people underwater.
- 2020
Qualified as an instructor
Taught for two seasons, and realised teaching Open Water wasn’t quite for me.
- 2020
First video on YouTube
Published my first video on the PerezAdventures channel. Filming became the way I wanted to dive.
- 2024
TDI Advanced Nitrox & Decompression Procedures
Opened the door to deeper wrecks, including the Narvik series.
- 2025
Created my first e-book
Scuba Destinations (Recreational): bucket-list dive destinations and their dive sites, free to download.
- 2026
Self-published the book on Amazon
Master Underwater Video Adventures: a step-by-step guide to filming, editing and sharing underwater stories.
Former InstructorTaught two seasons
TDI Adv. Nitrox & DecoCompleted late 2024
Published authorMaster Underwater Video Adventures
5+ dive regionsUK, Norway, Egypt, Spain, Mediterranean
How I film
My current underwater filming rig
A setup that shoots 4K across cold green wrecks and blue water alike. Every item is on the gear page, with photos.
Main cameraPanasonic LUMIX GH5M2Underwater housingSea Frogs GH5 HousingWide-angle portSea Frogs 6″ Dry Dome PortVideo lightKraken Hydra 18000Dive computerShearwater Perdix AI
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Where I’ve dived
UK, Norway, Egypt, Spain and around the Mediterranean
From UK quarries to Arctic wrecks, every destination taught me something new about diving and filming.
