Why PADI Underwater Photographer?

The PADI 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.

The course cost includes the use of a camera and two rolls of film.

How long will it take?

• Recommended Course Hours: 12
• Minimum Open Water Training: two dives in one day

What will I need?

• PADI Underwater Photographer Manual

Where can I go from here?

Your Underwater Photographer dive from your Advanced course 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. Drop by Divers Den for more information or to book your course.