Digital Underwater Photography is the perfect way to capture the fun and excitement of exploring the underwater world. Taking this course at Fathom Five Divers gives you the opportunity to photograph the amazing marine life of Hawai’i such as moorish idols, raccoon butterfly fish, moray eels, or green sea turtles. Whether memorable snapshots or stunning photos, these digital images can be printed and framed or posted on the internet to share with friends. This course is primarily designed for today’s point and shoot cameras and gives you step-by-step instructions on preparation, basics of underwater shooting, and environmentally friendly diving practices. More advanced topics such as selecting composition, adjusting exposure, and understanding white balance will also be covered. Students will have a chance to download and critique photos with the instructor. The academics in this course are offered in a traditional format with manual OR with an on-line component through PADI called eLearning . Upon successful completion of this course, students will be awarded the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty.

COST:
– $245 plus tax (includes tanks & weights)
– And PADI eLearning academic component $169
– Or Manual and Video $49

PREREQUISITES:
– Jr. Open Water Certification or higher
– Minimum age – 12 years old (age 10-11 instructor approval)

WE PROVIDE: Instruction, Tanks, Weights

STUDENTS PROVIDE:
– Digital underwater camera (rental camera available)
– Log book
– BCD, regulator, wetsuit ( rental gear available )
– Mask, snorkel, fins ( rental gear available )
– Dive computer or dive watch

DAY 1 (8am – 12pm):
– Preparation: Complete PADI eLearning
– Shop: Check-in at Front Counter
– Classroom: Academic session and set up photos
– Koloa Landing: Practice taking photos
– Classroom: Download photos and critique

DAY 2 (8 am – 2pm):
– Preparation: Set up camera
– Koloa Landing: Digital UW Photo Dive 1
– Koloa Landing: Digital UW Photo Dive 2
– Classroom: Download pictures and review, log dives.
– Certifications issued upon successful completion.