PADI Underwater Photographer Specialty Course

OADC/PADI Certification Courses

Underwater Digital Photography

Digital has taken the underwater photography world by storm. You can quickly and easily capture the underwater world with your camera and on your computer. You don't have to wait until you return from a dive vacation to develop your images anymore. You can see what you captured underwater right after you shot it, and if needed delete it and re-shoot. You not only learn how to take good photos, but how to share them with your friends via email or printing.

(2 dives)  Price $195  

Prerequisite: Open Water Diver Certification

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.

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.

How long will it take?

• Recommended Course Hours: 12
• Minimum Open Water Training: two dives over one day

What will I need?

• Photo-Pak, which includes manual, video and log insert

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.