PADI Digital Underwater Photographer
Underwater Photography is a captivating and creative challenge. Not only will you learn how to capture some great memories of your holiday, but you’ll vastly improve your buoyancy and learn to dive far more effectively.
The PADI Digital Underwater Photography Specialty gets you going quickly with today’s modern digital equipment, whether you use a point-and-shoot camera or a sophisticated DSLR like the professionals.
You will learn:
- How to choose the right underwater camera system for you
- The three primary principles for good underwater photographs
- How to manipulate the light to affect the colour of your images and some basic editing techniques
- How to dive efficiently with a camera and how to ensure that you don’t damage or harm the reef
- We will also give you some hints and tips to improve your techniques and start you on your way to a lifetime of creative achievement.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
This 2-dive course can be completed in as little as 1 day. The morning will be spent with some theory review and the afternoon will be spent practicing in the water, taking photographs.
After the course is complete, if you wish to head out on some fun dives to keep practicing taking photos, we would recommend hiring a private guide for your fun dives so you can spend the time you need to capture those magical moments. Private guide hire is only 150 THB per fun dive.
The course includes: the PADI Digital Underwater Photography eManual, internationally recognised PADI Digital Underwater Photography certification card, full equipment hire and boat fees, high quality instruction from experienced and qualified instructors, tea, coffee, water and light refreshments on the boat, tea, coffee, water, Wifi and internet station use in the dive centre.
You are encouraged to use your own camera system on this course as it makes sense to learn with what you will use. This will give you greater familiarity and confidence with your own kit. If you are just starting out on this adventure and do not have your own camera yet then we do have systems for hire. Cameras are 1,500 THB for the 2 dives of this course.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
PAYMENT – Deposit is non-refundable. Balance to be paid in full upon arrival.
PREREQUISITES – To take this course, you must be at least 10 years old and be a PADI Open Water Diver or PADI Junior Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another training organisation).
If you don’t meet these minimum requirements then we can put together a package which will include them for you, contact us for more information
MEDICAL – There are certain medical conditions like asthma and heart conditions which may prevent you from diving. Please read the medical statement and let us know if any of the conditions listed on the form apply to you or any of your group prior to making a booking.
FLYING AFTER DIVING – Please note when booking your holiday and transport that you should have at least 24 hours in between your last dive and flying.
BEFORE BOOKING – Our team work hard to provide a safe, fun, efficient and well organized dive centre. We work hard to ensure your dive experience is a positive one. With this in mind, before booking, please read through the policies we have developed to help us ensure your time with us goes as smoothly as possible. Please note that the dive centre is closed 1st January, 14th April & 25th December. If any of these dates fall into your intended travel dates, please contact us first before booking.
