Whether snorkeling reefs in the Caribbean or diving the Great White Wall in Fiji, photography classes combine your artistic vision and technical skills with the camera. Joe teaches everyone how to combine these elements so you too can create stunning photos underwater As an experienced underwater photography instructor, Joe enjoys working with snorkelers and divers from all walks of life.
Underwater Photography Essentials
This photography class will take place at many of the world’s most iconic dive sites. It is designed for 2 dives and 3 hours lecture on land. This provides lots of time for class instruction, questions and answers before and after diving or snorkeling. The goal of thse photography classes is have you shooting great photos underwater as quickly as possible while retaining the information. In this class you’ll learn how to:
- Create stunning compositions
- Adjust the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO
- White Balance adjustment
- Use of natural light
- Light or strobe placement
- Macro compositions
- Wide-angle compositions
- Video techniques
- Underwater housing maintenance
Location
In the US and abroad.
Frequent locations include: Fiji, Cozumel, Bali, Philippines
Required Equipment
- Camera, GoPro, or any that can be used underwater
- Lights or Strobes: preferred but not required
Dates and Time
Contact to schedule
Tuition
$195 per person: 2 dives plus 3 hours lecture
More About Snorkeling
In the ocean, natural light is brightest near the surface and dissipates quickly the deeper you go. Therefore, some of the most colorful and most active marine life is found near the surface in bright, shallow water. Second, swimming and creating near the surface eliminates the need for artificial light In fact, most people can build a stunning underwater photo gallery entirely by snorkeling with compact cameras and no lights. Finally, snorkeling eliminates the need for scuba equipment making it easier to travel so you can focus more on having fun in the water.
Classes
Learning from an expert will save you time and greatly improve your photography experience.
- Guidance from an Instructor: Learn quickly and don’t miss a great travel holiday or opportunity. Joe Fischer shares valuable insights, techniques, and tips that you might not find in books or online tutorials. Answering even the most basic between-the-line questions unlocks their photography potential. “Time and time again I see people learn more in 5 minutes of asking me questions than they learn in hours of online tutorials.”
- Personalized Feedback: Joe provides constructive feedback on your work, helping you to improve more quickly. Even experienced photographers benefit from having a second set of eyes to help them.
Master Skills with the Camera
- Camera Settings: Joe specializes in helping people master camera settings for snorkeling or diving and this is the core work found in his classes. Since 2012 he has helped hundreds of people improve and go on to become extraordinary underwater photographers.
- Lighting Techniques: If you have lights or strobes, Joe teaches the proper way to use artificial lighting to bring out the colors and details in your underwater shots.
Improve Your Diving Skills
- Buoyancy Control: Good buoyancy is crucial for steady shots as well as protecting marine life. Part of becoming a good underwater photographer is mastering this skill. As a PADI Divemaster Joe understands teaching dive skills too people of all abilities. In no time you’ll learn how to control your body with a camera and feel stable while maneuvering easily underwater.
- Safety: Learn how to handle your camera and manage potential underwater hazards
Joe teaches everyone how to unlock their artistic vision and skills with the camera. Contact Joe to schedule your next underwater photography adventure.
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