Underwater Photographer / Video
Want to bring your dives home with you? This course shows you how.
You get two specialty certifications in one: underwater photography and underwater videography. You'll learn how to take shots and clips worth sharing, whether you use a dive camera or a cell phone in a waterproof housing.
Call us at (801) 295-5445 or stop by to book your spot.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
Why take this course
Dive cameras are smaller and cheaper than they used to be. Waterproof housings for cell phones are now safe and affordable. That makes it easier than ever to create memories of your dives that you can share.
This course teaches you how to do it well.
How the course works
- A 3-hour class
- Two open water dives for practical application
- A short demonstration period
What you'll learn
- The basics of underwater photographic equipment and how to prepare it
- How underwater light works, and how to use lighting well
- Composition, and working with models
- How to create "stories" with your images
- Video basics: camera systems, housings, planning shots and sequences
- Editing your photos and video
- How to care for your camera and housing after a dive
What you need to bring
You need your own underwater camera and a lighting system. A limited number of rental cameras are available, so ask us.
Buy a camera from The Dive Shop and the cost of the class drops by 50%. Enter the coupon code Photo at checkout.
Who can take it
SDI asks that you:
- Be an SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalent
- Be at least 18, or 10 with parental consent
- Complete the open water requirements efficiently and show sound judgment in dive planning
Junior divers aged 10 to 14 must dive with a parent, guardian or dive professional after certification.
Want more detail? See SDI's pages for Underwater Photography and Underwater Video.
Booking
This class is scheduled around you. Call us at (801) 295-5445 or stop by The Dive Shop to set a time.
Underwater Photo and Video FAQ
Do I get two certifications?
Yes. This course combines the underwater photography and underwater videography specialties.
Do I need my own camera?
Yes. You need an underwater camera and a lighting system. A limited number of rental cameras are available.
Can I use my phone?
Waterproof housings for cell phones with strong cameras are now common and affordable. Ask us what works best for your setup before class.
How is the course structured?
It includes a 3-hour class, two open water dives for practical application, and a short demonstration period.
Is there a discount if I buy a camera from you?
Yes. If you buy a camera from The Dive Shop, the cost of the class is reduced by 50%. Enter the coupon code Photo at checkout.
What do I need before I sign up?
SDI asks for an Open Water Scuba Diver certification (or Junior Open Water, or equivalent), and a minimum age of 18, or 10 with parental consent.
How do I book?
Call us at (801) 295-5445 or stop by The Dive Shop. We'll find a time that works for you.
