The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer and Underwater Photographer
Courses
Underwater photography is one of the most popular diving specialties, and
the rise of digital underwater photography has made it easier and more fun
than ever. This is why there are actually two PADI underwater photography
courses. The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course gets you going
quickly with today modern digital equipment, whether you use a
point-and-shoot snap camera or a sophisticated D-SLR like the pros. The PADI
Underwater Photographer course is a more traditional photography course
designed for conventional film equipment.
The Fun Part
The fun part about this course is learning to capture images to share
with your friends and family. It’s a great way to relive the adventures
you’ve had.
What
You Learn
- How to choose the right underwater camera system for you
- The PADI SEA method for getting great shots quickly
- The three primary principles for good underwater photos
The Scuba Gear You Use
You use all the same basic scuba gear you would use for the diving
environment as well as an underwater camera.
The
Learning Materials You Need
Avoid the frustration of learning underwater photography through trial
and error. The PADI Digital Underwater Photography crewpak shortens the
learning curve with tips and hints from the pros.
Topics covered include :
-
Basic
photography tips
- Strobe diagrams for a variety of effects
- Tips for eliminating backscatter
- An explanation of the various digital file formats
- How to bring back the colour in your images
The crewpak includes the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Manual and
submersible white balance slate. The course materials preview skills you’ll
practice with your instructor. Once the course is over, use your manual as a
reference guide as you explore new environments and to evolve your skills.
The Prerequisites for This Course
To
enrol, you must
have a PADI Open
Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or have a
qualifying certification from another organization)
Your Underwater Photography Adventure Dive in the PADI Advanced
Open Water Diver / Adventure Diver course credits (at your instructor’s
discretion) as the first dive in the PADI Underwater Photographer course
Your Next Adventure
Two
excellent specialties to pair with underwater photography are the PADI Enriched
Air Diver course, and the PADI
Dry Suit Diver course The PADI Enriched Air Diver course allows you to
extend your time underwater so you have more time to capture images. In
cooler climates, a dry suit
allows you to dive comfortably longer, and to make more dives.
You may also find the Peak
Performance Buoyancy course gives you helpful tips to optimize your
weighting and skills so you’ll be in better position to capture that perfect
picture.
