Underwater photography is an exciting challenge that brings incredible rewards!

Capturing the beauty and wonder of the underwater world is truly a magical experience.

I offer personalized 1:1 and small group photography sessions, where you’ll get hands-on guidance.

You'll use exactly the same top-quality underwater photographic equipment that I use.

You will be certified as a PADI Underwater Photographer at the end of the course.

I will teach you the techniques I use to create stunning images like those shown below.

PADI Underwater Photography Course

Course Details: Capture the Magic of the Deep!

Imagine thrilling your friends and family with epic stories of your underwater adventures—now picture sharing those stories with stunning photos of sharks, wrecks, and vibrant reefs!

This course is your perfect preparation for an unforgettable holiday dive trip.

It’s FUN, QUICK, and EASY—perfect for anyone who wants to take their diving experience to the next level.

With a blend of classroom or E-Learning and TWO OCEAN DIVES, you’ll dive into the essentials of underwater photography.

I will cover everything from exposure and flash vs. natural light to perfecting your composition.

You’ll learn to overcome challenges and capture the stunning underwater world like a pro.

Camera care and handling are key, and you’ll master techniques for taking crystal-clear shots of aquatic life, your buddy, and everything that makes the ocean so spectacular.

After each dive, we will review your photos, celebrating your successes and fine-tuning your skills to perfect your underwater portfolio.

Ready to dive deeper into photography and capture the magic of the ocean?

This PADI Underwater Photography course will turn your dive adventures into a picture-perfect story!

Bonus: Most Dive Centres require the Photography Specialty certification to rent underwater cameras, so this course is your ticket to unleashing your full photographic potential!

Level 1: Dive Into the World of Underwater Photography!

Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced recreational photographer, this is your chance to master the skills needed to dive with a camera and capture the ocean's beauty!

But it’s not just about the photos—it’s about mastering the art of underwater photography while keeping the environment safe and intact.

You’ll perfect your buoyancy control, ensuring you’re in the perfect position to snap that jaw-dropping shot without disturbing the delicate underwater world around you. Plus, you’ll explore a range of lens functions—wide angle for sweeping vistas, and macro for getting up close with the tiniest critters, from shrimp to, who knows, maybe even a massive whale shark!

The adventure begins in the pool on Wednesday evenings, where you’ll dive into hands-on practice after an in-depth classroom session (or E-Learning) about the challenges and techniques of underwater photography.

You’ll soon discover that underwater photography isn’t just about capturing images—it’s an enlightening experience!

Bonus: Most Dive Centres require the Photography Specialty certification to rent underwater cameras, so this course is your ticket to unleashing your full photographic potential!

Level 2: Take Your Underwater Photography to the Next Level!

Get ready to capture even more incredible moments beneath the waves with the PADI Digital Underwater Photography Level 2 course!

After Level 1, you’re already hooked, but now it’s time to really elevate your underwater photography skills and show off your adventures to family and friends with photos that’ll leave them in awe.

This course is the perfect prep for your next dive trip, whether you're heading to tropical reefs or exotic wrecks. It’s FUN, QUICK, and EASY, designed to help you master underwater photography in no time.

What’s included?

  • Classroom sessions to dive deep into the techniques of exposure, flash vs. natural light, and composition.

  • TWO OCEAN DIVES to practice your skills and make this experience unforgettable.

You’ll perfect your technique for taking stunning shots of marine life, your dive buddy, and the underwater landscape around you. Plus, you’ll learn equipment care, maintenance, and handling to ensure your gear is in top shape for each dive. Afterward, you’ll review your best shots with your instructor to highlight your triumphs and fine-tune the areas that need improvement.

By completing Level 2, you'll be diving into the ocean with your camera to capture vibrant corals and the incredible wildlife that calls the sea home. You’ll also dive into a post-dive photo editing workshop, where you’ll enhance your images to make your shots even more breathtaking.

Get Ready to Dive with Your Own Camera or take full advantage of my Olympus TG-6 digital underwater camera & strobe system available for use, and learn all the expert tips to get the perfect shot every time!

Upon completion, you’ll be certified as a PADI Underwater Photographer—a certification required by most Dive Centres to rent underwater cameras, opening the door to even more photo opportunities around the world!

Olympus TG-6 digital underwater camera & strobe system

Olympus PT-059

Waterproof camera housing

Olympus TG-6

Underwater camera

Olympus UFL-3

Underwater Flash

    1. Be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, PADI Junior Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another organisation or be a snorkeler

    2. Minimum Age:

      1. Snorkelers - None

      2. Supplied Air Snorkelers (SAS) - 5 years old

      3. Scuba divers - 10 years old

  • I will use sites with conditions and environmental features suitable for completing the course requirements.

    Note: Shallower dives will provide you with more time to complete tasks.

    For optimum light, I recommend that our training dives be conducted at 10 metres/33 feet or shallower.

    Per PADI regulations:

    The maximum planned depth must not exceed the diver’s current training level, experience, or age-related limitations as outlined below:

    Open Water Divers – 18 metres/60 feet

    10- and 11-year-old Junior Divers – 12 metres/40 feet

    Advanced Open Water Divers or higher – 30 metres/100 feet

    12- to 14-year-old Junior Advanced Open Water Divers – 21 metres/70 feet

  • 1x Classroom or E-learning

    2x Ocean dives

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