Introduction to Digital Underwater Photography
The Introduction to Digital Underwater (UW)Photography Course is a one-day course that will get you started with the basics of shooting below the surface, using the latest point and shoot digital cameras. This course will help you develop the knowledge, skill, and techniques necessary to start the journey into the amazing world of underwater photography.
The course is divided into three sections: classroom, diving, and review. We will spend the morning discussing underwater photo topics and terminology, work with our cameras, and learn how to apply these new skills underwater, before taking to the water for hands-on experience. You can choose to take the diving portion of the course in the pool or make a true diving day out it on Ft. Lauderdale’s best wrecks and reefs! After diving we will review your photos and discuss ways to improve your skills for your next underwater photo dive.
The Digital Underwater Photography PADI Specialty Course (Level One) can also be included, with no extra charge for PADI materials.
The SEA&SEA DX-1G Camera and Housing are included or you may use your own camera and underwater housing.
Topics Covered:
- Camera Setup and Maintenance
- Buoyancy and Task Loading Management
- Macro vs. Wide Angle Photography
- Understanding White Balance
- Exposure Values (EV) or (+/-) (over/under exposure)
- Lighting Basics
- Internal Flash
- Strobes
- Red Filters
- Basic Photograph Composition
- Downloading and Saving your Images
Entry Requirements:
Certified as a PADI Open Water Diver or equivalent certification from another certification organization.
You must be at least 15 years of age and to participate in the course.
Course Materials:
PADI Adventures in Diving Manual (included)
Equipment Needed:
You will need the following equipment for the course:
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Mask, fins and snorkel
• Wetsuit*
• BCD with low-pressure inflator system*
• Single-hose regulator with alternate-air-source device*
• Submersible pressure gauge*
• Depth gauge*
• Bottom timing device (dive computers preferred)*
• Underwater Camera & Housing (You may use your own or we will provide the SEA&SEA DX-1G)
* Available for rental
All Pro Dive students are eligible for special discount pricing on equipment purchased in our full-service retail dive center. Rental equipment is available on request.
Certification Awarded:
Upon successful completion, you will receive your PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Certification Card.
Schedule & Dates:
The class is generally conducted over one day. Alternate schedules are available.
4 hour Course
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Class
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM - Pool Dive & Photo Reviw
8 hour Course
8:00 AM to 12:00 AM - Class
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Ocean Dive 1 & 2 and Photo Reviw
Price
$150 – 4 hrs (1 hr pool)
$275 – 8 hrs (2 tank dive)
Course cost includes classroom, pool sessions and/or ocean boat dives, tanks, weights, certification fees and all course materials; SEA&SEA DX-1G camera and housing.
Combined Course Pricing
$495 - 2 Day Course
- 16 hrs (4 tank dives)
$695 - 3 Day Course
- 24 hrs (6 tank dives)
$825 - 4 Day Course
- 30 hrs (7 tank dives)
More Coursework options:
Introduction to Digital Underwater Photography
Intermediate Digital Underwater Photography
Advanced Digital Underwater Photography
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop for Underwater Photography
Register Now:
Please call us at 954-776-3483 or 1-800-PRO-DIVE to reserve your spot in an uw photography course. For more information, please give us a call, or email us.