Specialty Course
PADI Digital Underwater Photographer
Capture the Magic Beneath the Waves
About This Course
Transform your underwater experiences into stunning visual memories. The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course gives you a hands-on introduction to underwater photography fundamentals, from camera selection and operation to framing, lighting, and composition. Learn professional techniques that will take your marine photography from snapshots to showcase-worthy images.
Course Highlights
Learn from professional underwater photographers
Hands-on instruction with your own camera
Master the PADI SEA (Shoot, Examine, Adjust) method
2 training dives with photo-focused instruction
Can count toward Advanced and Master Scuba Diver
Transform your diving memories into art
What's Included
- PADI eLearning materials
- 2 photo-focused training dives
- Professional photographer instruction
- Camera system setup guidance
- Post-processing basics workshop
- Image review and critique session
- PADI certification card
Required Equipment
Your underwater camera system (required)
Camera housing appropriate for your camera
Optional: underwater strobe or video lights
Optional: focus light for macro work
Memory cards with adequate capacity
All standard scuba equipment
Underwater slate for settings notes
$375
per person
Duration
2 days
Minimum Age
10 years
Max Depth
18m (60ft)
Prerequisites
- PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or equivalent
- Can also be taken while enrolled in Open Water course
- Age 10 or older
- No photography experience required
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