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PADI Underwater Photography Specialty Diver Course

As a diver, you desperately want to share your dive experiences with others. There problems is, words alone are not enough. Trying to describe the first shark or your experience with a Manta Ray just does not do the experience justice. To this day no one believes me about the size of the Moray that I saw on Elephant Head rock in the Similan islands, Thailand! You must have pictures. This is why, sooner or later, every serious diver learns to take underwater photographs — and why the PADI Underwater Photography Specialty Diver course is the best way to discover how. The specialty course includes:

• Comprehensive self-study materials which make it easy for you to master all of the necessary background knowledge before class.
• Hands-on practice with cameras in the classroom, pool (or like conditions) and open water.
• The opportunity to expose a number of rolls of film, including two full rolls in open water.
• Feedback from an experienced underwater photo pro so that each roll you shoot is progressively better.
• An introduction to underwater digital photography.

Believe me there is a lot to learn and consider with underwater photography such as buoyancy, checking of gauges, bubbles, movement, current etc...

Prerequisites: Open Water Diver certification (PADI Advanced Course is recommended).

Duration: One full classroom session plus at least a day of open-water training.

Classroom: Classroom session takes place either in the classroom or on the beach - learning the theory behind the specialty. The biggest part being the difference between land and underwater shots.

Topics covered: -

• Complete all necessary course paperwork.
• Issue Photography Workshop booklet.
• Conduct theory session covering following topics:
  • Reef Awareness.
  • Buoyancy Control.
  • Stabilization Techniques.
  • Camera maintenance.
  • Light & Film.
  • Available light exposure.
  • Strobe Exposure.
  • Photographic Art.
  • Composition.
  • Subject Matter.
  • Modeling.

Pool: Two pool sessions.

Open Water Training Dives: Completing dive course requirements takes at least one day and two dives. 

Upon completing the program you will be able to:

• Select your own underwater camera set-up.
• Maintain, set-up and disassemble camera equipment.
• Demonstrate correct underwater shooting techniques.
• Apply strobe and available light photography.
• Expose & Compose your photos with greater success and appeal.

Course Advantages :

• Avoid the hassle of traveling with bulky equipment.
• Guaranteed excellent results with professional advice.
• Inexpensive use & tuition of expensive equipment.
• Try before you purchase your own system.