PADI Underwater Photography
Specialty courses
Description of the training Photography
PADI Underwater
We all want to immortalize our experiences and our underwater encounters to share or relive them once on land.
That’s why Underwater Photography PADI has become one of the most popular diving specialties. Especially since the underwater camera market allows us today to capture beautiful images without being a photographer and / or professional diver.
However, some basics and knowledge are still essential.
So the PADI Underwater Photography training allows you to progress quickly, regardless of the device used. In addition to the techniques related to photography, your instructor will also teach you the essential notions of respect, safety and buoyancy.

Registration conditions
This training is available from 12 years old, with a minimum level Open Water Diver Jr . And since underwater photography isn’t just for divers, there is also a course option for snorkelers and freedivers.
Academic
- How to choose the right underwater camera to your needs
- The PADI SEA (Grab, Examine, Adjust) method to take beautiful shots quickly
- The basics of getting a good composition of underwater images.
- Practical techniques for using your device correctly and in the best possible way.

Good to know
Note that the second dive of this PADI Specialty may be validated as an Adventure Dive for your certification Advanced Open Water Diver.
To perfect your technique and the quality of your shots, your instructor will direct you, if necessary, to additional training Peak Performance Buoyancy , improved buoyancy, one of the major secrets of successful shots!

Equipment
Start your PADI Rescue Diver Training
Or contact us to get the printed version of the Digital Underwater Photographer Manual. We will plan together your knowledge review program as well as the practical diving part.
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