Specialty course
Underwater Photography (2 dives)
Build a repeatable approach to underwater photography, from camera setup and buoyancy to composition, lighting, colour and basic image review.
Course overview
What to expect.
Build a repeatable approach to underwater photography, from camera setup and buoyancy to composition, lighting, colour and basic image review.
What you will learn
- Choose and prepare a suitable underwater camera system
- Control buoyancy while composing an image
- Reduce backscatter and improve colour
- Review and refine images after the dive
Course inclusions
- Instructor-led knowledge review and required training sessions
- Course-specific practical applications and training dives where applicable
- Materials, equipment and certification processing confirmed before enrollment
Before enrollment
Prerequisites
- PADI Junior Open Water Diver or Open Water Diver, or qualifying certification
- Medical fitness requirements apply
Plan ahead
Important notes
- Camera system availability and rental are confirmed before booking
- Excellent buoyancy skills are strongly recommended
- Never touch, move or harass marine life for an image
Certification / outcome: Successful students earn the applicable PADI underwater photography specialty certification.