What will you learn
This 3-day course provides a strong base for underwater photography, including 6 dives and 3 classroom lessons, as well as daily photo review and feedback.
Whether you are just starting out in underwater photography or if you are already an experienced photographer, this course will take your photography to the next level!
During the 3 days you will practice various techniques in wide angle, macro and fish portrait photography. You will learn how to control your camera in nearly every setting, utilize the lighting you own in the best way possible and capture the right moment with various subjects.
Our experienced photo expert will be with you in every moment, giving helpful tips, assisting underwater and above and reviewing your photos so that you can learn and improve after every dive!
Beginner underwater photographers will gain a deep understanding of the basics of underwater photography while experienced shooters can practice advanced techniques such as back lighting, panning (long exposure), super macro and more.
We have plenty of underwater accessories such as additional strobes, wet lenses and snoots for you try in case you are interested in experimenting with new gear before buying.
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Understand camera settings and how to adjust them for different types of shots (Shutter speed, aperture, ISO etc.)
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Types of underwater lighting.
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Proper use and positioning of UW strobes.
Wide angle photography. -
Composition and framing.
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Shooting RAW – Why and how.
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Shooting macro subjects, how to spot them, focusing techniques, using close-up lenses.
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Super Macro
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Back lighting
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Snoot photography
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Lenses – For DSLR / Mirrorless shooters and wet lenses for compact shooters.
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Post-processing – Editing your images to get the most out of them (Mostly using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Camera RAW). General pointers will be given for working with free software as well.
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$845 USD / Private
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schedule
Day 1
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- 8:00 - Meet at Barefoot
- 8:00 - 8:30 - Rent gear, sign forms
- 8:30 - 10:30 - Classroom session (set up gear, presentation)
- 10:30 - 11:00 - Taxi to Tiki, get ready
- 11:15 - 12:15 - First dive - wide angle
- 12:30 - 13:30 - Lunch and discussion
- 14:00 - 15:00 - 2nd dive - macro
- 15:00 - 16:00 - Wrap up, drive to Barefoot shop
- 16:00 - 17:00 - Photo Review and briefing for tomorrow
Day 2
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- 8:00 Meet at Barefoot
- 8:15 - Taxi to Marina
- 8:30 - 12:30 - 2 Tank boat dives
- 13:00 - 14:00 - Back to Barefoot, Lunch
- 14:00 - 16:00 - Post-processing – Editing your images to get the most out of them (Mostly using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Camera RAW). General pointers will be given for working with free software as well.
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Day 3
- 8:00 Meet at Barefoot
- 8:15 - Taxi to Marina
- 8:30 - 12:30 - 2 Tank boat dives
- 13:00 - 14:00 - Back to Barefoot, Lunch
- 14:00 - 16:00 - Post-processing – Editing your images to get the most out of them (Mostly using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Camera RAW). General pointers will be given for working with free software as well.