Dive and photo
Learn how to take amazing photos while enjoying world class diving!
Available dates for 2020:
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Jan 29th - Feb 2nd
Feb 20th - Feb 24th
Mar 14th - Mar 18th
April 18th -April 21st
This package is the best way to experience Cozumel if you're taking photos underwater!
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The drift dives and infamous cattle boats make it quite challenging to take photos, unless you're diving with a small group dedicated to photography!
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We take our time, finding great photo ops even with strong currents. With a photography guide by your side, your photos will come out 10 times better, guaranteed!
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Underwater photography shouldn’t be that difficult!
Do you feel that colors don’t come out the way you expected, the focus is elusive and even the nudibranchs seem to run away from the camera. All the different settings sound so confusing and how do you handle all of that while equalizing, breathing, keeping your buoyancy and staying the group?
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We've created the perfect combination for you of an underwater photography workshop and fun dives where you can practice everything you've learned!
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Our photography pro, Ran Mor, will teach you the methods he developed for getting great results right away, so you can feel proud when showing them around to family and friends, and hang some beautiful prints on your house walls.
Cozumel is one of our favorite places for underwater photography. It’s easily accessible from anywhere in North America, there are plenty of dive sites to choose from, the reefs are spectacular, visibility is mind-blowing and the diving is great year-round. Yes, even during “hurricane season”.
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Package Includes:
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1-day workshop from shore.
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2-day workshop from a boat.
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The 3-day workshop includes 6 dives and 3 classroom lessons, as well as daily photo review and feedback.
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2-days of 2-tank dives from the boat.
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Lunch and snacks on all days of the boat.
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All round-trip transfers to the boat and shore.
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Tanks and weights.
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Small group - maximum 4 divers.
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Your photography instructor will be at your disposal for questions during the non-workshop days and after :)
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Package does not include:
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Meals and drinks other than specified.
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Dive gear.
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Accommodation - can be added upon request.
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PRICE - $950 USD pp
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* Subject to a minimum of 3 participants.
* Optional upgrade - 1-day Cenote Diving.
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schedule
Day 1
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- 8:00 - Meet at Barefoot Dive Center
- 8:00 - 8:30 - Rent gear, sign forms
- 8:30 - 10:30 - Classroom session (set up gear, presentation)
- 10:30 - 11:00 - Taxi to Tikila, 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 - 15:00 - 2 tank boat dives +lunch.
- 15:00 - 15:30- Back to Barefoot.
- 15:30 - 17:00 - Post-processing + Classroom
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Day 3
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- 8:00 Meet at Barefoot
- 8:15 - Taxi to Marina
- 8:30 - 15:00 - 2 tank boat dives +lunch.
- 15:00 - 15:30- Back to Barefoot.
- 15:30 - 17:00 - Post-processing + Classroom
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Day 4
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- 8:00 Meet at Barefoot
- 8:15 - Taxi to Marina
- 8:30 - 15:00 - 2 tank boat dives +lunch.
- 15:00 - 15:30- Back to Barefoot.
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Day 5
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- 8:00 Meet at Barefoot
- 8:15 - Taxi to Marina
- 8:30 - 15:00 - 2 tank boat dives +lunch.
- 15:00 - 15:30- Back to Barefoot.
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Subjects covered
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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.
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Wide-angle photography.
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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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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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