Digital Underwater Photographer

diver doing an underwater photography

PADI SPECIALTY COURSES

Digital Underwater Photographer

During the PADI® 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.

300 €

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Course Info

Learn professional tricks and tips for taking great photos underwater.

Includes

PADI Materials
Certification fees
Scuba Equipment & Cameras.

Duration

1-2 days depends on your personal commitment.

eLearning

Study online before your course.
Total time 2-4 hours.

Requirements

Being at least an Open Water Diver.
Minimum age 10 years old.

How to be a great Digital Underwater Photographer

You could spend hours learning underwater photography through trial and error, or you can take a shortcut and become a digital underwater photographer today. Learn professional tricks and tips for taking great photos underwater, as well as capture amazing videos while scuba diving.

INDEPENDENT STUDY

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.

AT THE DIVE SHOP

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.

More Info
Scuba diving requires a minimum level of health and fitness. Chronic health conditions, certain medications and/or recent surgery may require you to get written approval from a physician before diving. Avoid disappointment, download and review the Diver Medical form to ensure you won’t need a physician’s approval to dive before enrolling in a scuba course. Instructors and dive center staff are not physicians and should not be asked for medical advice; only medical professionals can give medical clearance to dive. If you (or your physician) have questions about medical fitness to dive, contact the experts at Divers Alert Network (DAN).

The first dive of the Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty course may count toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask us more about earning credit.

Every PADI Specialty certification you earn gets you one step closer to achieving the elite Master Scuba Diver™ rating.

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