PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty course

Discover how to capture the best moments of your dive.

Discover how to capture the best moments of your dive.
So your photos turn out even better than you hoped.

Underwater photography is one of the most popular diving specialties. And with so many underwater cameras to choose from, it’s become easier and more fun than ever to capture images and memories of your fun, underwater scuba adventures.

The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course at The Dive Bus will get you going with you underwater photography – whether you use a point-and-shoot camera or a sophisticated dSLR like the pros.

Not only is this course fun, the PADI Digital Underwater Photography course counts as one of the five Specialties for your PADI Master Scuba Diver rating and counts towards your PADI Advanced Open Water certification at The Dive Bus.

To avoid accidentally damaging the fragile coral reefs while taking your award-winning photos, we strongly recommend that you’re a PADI Peak Performancy Specialty Diver, first.

At a glance:

Pre-requisites: Minimum 10 years old; PADI Open Water certified.
The PADI Peak Performance Specialty is highly recommended to avoid accidentally damaging our fragile underwater world
Counts towards your PADI Master Scuba Diver rating
Duration: Training dives: 2 (1) – Days: 1 (0.5).
Price and what’s included
Save time + money: tag on your PADI Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty course.

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What will I learn?

During the PADI^® Digital Underwater Photography course, you’ll learn how to take underwater photos you’ll be proud to share with others. Avoid beginner mistakes and shorten the learning curve with tips from the pros. Learn how to use underwater photography lights (strobes), avoid backscatter and enhance color.

What scuba gear will I use?

Besides your basic scuba equipment, you’ll need to provide your own camera of choice.

Your PADI Instructor or local dive center staff will suggest other gear as appropriate.

When can I start?

Shoot us a message to get booked in our schedule or swing by The Dive Bus once you’re here in sunny Curacao to schedule your dives.

I'm in: What are my next steps?

Download PADI Medical Statement and Questionnaire and check out the Medical Statement to ensure you have no contra-indications for scuba diving and that you’re in reasonable physical health.