Digital Underwater Photographer

Digital Underwater Photographer course

$400

About the Course

During the Digital Underwater Photographer course, you’ll learn how to take underwater photos you’ll be proud to share with others. Avoid beginner mistakes and shorten the learning curve with tips from the pros. Learn how to use underwater photography lights (strobes), avoid backscatter and enhance color.

Learn How to

  • Use underwater strobes
  • Photograph marine life
  • Choose photo equipment

Take This Course If You Want to

  • Share your scuba adventures
  • Reduce backscatter
  • Use your action camera underwater
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How to Take Great Underwater Photos

Overview

You could spend hours learning underwater photography through trial and error, or you can take a shortcut. Learn professional tricks and tips for taking great photos underwater and the best way to capture video while scuba diving with a GoPro (or other action camera).

Prerequisites

  • Minimum age: 10
  • Open Water Diver (or equivalent certification)

PADI eLearning

PADI eLearning makes it easy to learn underwater photography fundamentals. Learn about composition, shooting angles, lighting and photographer etiquette. Study at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for inwater training, or whenever you have a question.

Time commitment: 2-4 hours

With Your Instructor

During two dives you’ll get hands-on experience taking photos with a compact camera or action camera (use your own or ask about rental). You’ll use the SEA (Shoot, Examine, Adjust) method for getting great shots.

Time commitment: 1 day

After This Course

The first dive of the Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty course may count toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your instructor about earning credit. Every PADI Specialty certification you earn gets you one step closer to achieving the elite Master Scuba Diver rating.

Junior Divers

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