Freeze time with an underwater camera and you tell a story that even nondivers can understand. Not only that, but you have a record and log of your adventures - more than the memories. Reliving a dive is as simple as looking at a photograph.
Whether you’re a casual holiday snapper or a consummate photo pro, the U/W Photographer course teaches you the basics as they apply to taking photos underwater, with a special emphasis on practical techniques.
Freeze time and share it with the Underwater Photographer Specialty course.
Why PADI Underwater Photographer?
The 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.
Capture your underwater adventures on film and share diving with your friends and family.
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