Start your underwater photography adventures today.
Underwater photography has some challenges not found on land, but with the SSI Photo & Video specialty program, you will soon learn how to capture your amazing underwater experiences.
This program provides the in-depth knowledge you need to dive with an underwater camera and properly use, maintain and store your equipment. You will develop your skills and learn techniques to take underwater images and video safely and easily, plus perfect your diving abilities while using your underwater camera system.
Learn how to take high quality images that you can share with everyone and earn your SSI Photo & Video specialty certification.
Digital Underwater Photography Pre-Requisites
- Minimum age 10.
- Students must be certified as a SSI Open Water Diver, SSI Junior Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another training organisation.
- All participants must download and complete the SSI Medical Disclaimer Form prior to participation. Any pre-existing medical conditions highlighted on this form will require medical clearance before we can allow you to take part.
Course Fee
PHOTO & VIDEO DIVER COURSE £245pp
What's included?
The course fee includes main equipment hire, air, tuition, SSI eLearning theory, SSI Certification fee. Not entry fees to inland dive sites.
Course Duration
2 Open Water Dives - 1 Day at a UK inland dive site
How do I sign up?
- Download the SSI APP Register for FREE and complete your profile in full.
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Complete the SSI Medical Disclaimer Form in the APP or download and email to info@jcscuba.net for us to review.
- Pay your non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Balance payment is required prior to going to open water. (Any discounts are applied at the end of your chosen course).
- Once your order comes through we will check the calendar and advise you of our next available start date.
What will I do?
- Camera equipment requirements
- Preparation of an underwater digital camera system
- Basic underwater photography techniques
- White balancing and colour filters
- Environmental considerations whilst taking underwater photographs
- Available to snorkelers, open water diver students and certified divers
Learn tricks and tips for taking great photos underwater and the best way to capture video while scuba diving with a GoPro (or other action camera).
Students must complete two open water dives to certify as a SSI Photo & Video Diver. During these dives you will cover the assembly/disassembly of camera systems, entry/exit techniques, white balancing, distant and close up shots, exposure, contrast, sharpness, achieving good colour and composition.
When are they held?
Contact us at dive shop Scuderia House, Swindon SATNAV SN2 1EG for our next available course.
Need to buy a Camera Housing or Accessories for the course?
What next?
Now that you have the techniques for taking fantastic shots, why not enhance your buoyancy skills during the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Diver Specialty. This will enable you to get that little bit closer to the wildlife for that perfect photo opportunity.