This page was last updated: January 19, 2008
PADI UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER
Why PADI Underwater Photographer?
The PADI Underwater Photographer Specialty course can help you learn how to take your fist underwater photographs or fine tune your existing skills to produce photographs that will stun your friends.
Photo By Marius Gjersvik
Photo By Marius Gjersvik
How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: 8
- Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day
What will I need?
- Photo-Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert
These items may be purchased at your local dive shop or you may purchase it at our dive shop.
Where can I go from here?
Your Adventures In Diving Underwater Photographer Adventure Dive may count towards this Specialty course at instructor discretion. This Specialty also counts toward one of the five Specialties required for your Master Scuba Diver certification.
Capture your underwater adventures on film and share diving with your friends and family.
Price $120.00 PADI Underwater Photographer, not including equipment
Every day 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
- Minimum age: 10 years old
What will I do?
You'll learn the basics of underwater photography such as composition, film type and camera handling, with special emphasis on practical techniques. You'll learn underwater photography dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems. You'll also learn how to care for and maintain your camera equipment.
Photos by Chris & Marius Gjersvik
