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Digital Underwater Photographer Course on Koh Lanta island with Go Dive Lanta, Krabi, THAILAND

The Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty Course Exprience :

Digital Underwater Photographer Course

Underwater photography is one of the most popular diving specialties, and the rise of digital underwater photography has made it easier and more fun than ever. This is why there are actually two underwater photography courses. The Digital Underwater Photographer course gets you going quickly with today modern digital equipment, whether you use a point-and-shoot snap camera or a sophisticated D-SLR like the pros. The PADI Underwater Photographer course is a more traditional photography course designed for conventional film equipment.

 

Knowledge Development (Theory)

 

Before book Underwater Photographer Course

To enroll in a Digital Underwater Photographer Course

  • You must be 12 years old or older.

  • Have a Adventure Diver certification (or equivalent certification)

 

Please complete the following forms :

Please check the health requirements for this course.
Download a PADI Medical Statement and Questionnaire (pdf)​

 

Please Remember :

Taking Underwater Photographer Specialty Course

You will need to stay on Koh Lanta a least 4 Days 3 Nights. Please find your accommodation here.

 

How to getting to Koh Lanta?

If you need transfer service please find more detail about transfer here.

 

What do I need to bring with me On the Boat?

  • Swimsuit

  • Towel

  • Sun lotion

  • Sunglasses

  • Camera

  • Diving & Snorkel gear if you have this already

  • On the boat some money for tips

  • Big Smiles

 

If you need to Flying after diving :

for Recreational Diving please for more information here.

 

What you will learn in Digital Underwater Photographer Course?

 

Knowledge Development (Theory)

 

Course contents

The course takes 1 day training in the open water with 2 training dives.

 

Through hands-on training during two scuba dives and guidance from your PADI Professional, you’ll discover:

 

  • How to choose the right underwater camera system for you. Care for and maintain your camera equipment

  • The PADI SEA (Shoot, Examine, Adjust) method for getting great shots quickly.

  • Principles for good composition of underwater images.

  • Practical techniques to take great photos with your digital camera.

  • underwater photography dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems.

 

Knowledge Development (Theory)

 

Knowledge Development (Theory)

Our instructor will provide you with all of the information you need by using a video and verbal presentation.

 

The Knowledge Development is now also available online as an eLearning Course.

 

Training in Swimming Pool or Beach

No Required for this course.

 

Knowledge Development (Theory)

 

Training in open water

During your course you will participate in 2 open water training dives which will last 40-60 minutes each. You will then be able to apply knowledge, combined with a guided tour to explore Koh Lanta's tropical reefs. Our instructor will show you a huge variety of tropical coral and fish. Clown fish, barracudas, lion fish, trumpet fish, groupers and many other marine creatures will greet you in their world.

 

Safety & Fun.

Your experienced buddy and instructor understands your problems as a beginner and will be there  to assist you whilst under water.

 

Rates are inclusive of :

 

  • All your training

  • Professional instruction fee

  • Digital Underwater Photographer Manual

  • Certification

  • Guaranteed small class of ratio 4:1

  • Maximum 4 students to 1 instructor

  • Dive briefing

  • Diving equipment rental

  • 1-3 Tank/day

  • Weights & Belt

  • Group insurance cover 1,000,000 THB

  • Round transfer Hotels on Koh Lanta/Dive Shop

 

On The Big Boat

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch (Thai food buffet)

  • Tropical fruit

  • Drinking water

  • Soft drinks

  • Coffee & Tea

  • Electrolyte beverage

 

On The Speed Boat

  • Lunch

  • Tropical fruit

  • Drinking water

  • Soft drinks

 

Rates are Exclusive of :

 

  • Additional cost for Diving Insurance 350 THB/day

  • Optional 3rd Dives 1,000 THB/person

  • Rental Dive Computer 350 THB/day

  • Rental Nitrox Tank 300 THB/tank

  • Rental 15L Tank 200 THB/tank

  • Rental DIN adapter 150 THB/day

  • Rental Diving Torch Rental 200 THB/day

 

Surcharges on the course rates apply for non-local dives sites :

  • Hin Deang - Hin Muang*

  • The 3 Adventure

  • Koh Yung

 

Surchages for Speed Boat 1,200 THB/diver/day 

Surcharges to be paid in the Go Dive office.

 

National Marine Park Fee :

The National Marine Park Fee will be added to your bill and is payable on or before the day of the trip. If your trips are not within the National Marine Park then you do not need to pay the Fee.

 

Digital Underwater Photographer  itinerary

 

Arrival Day : Sign up, get Digital Underwater Photographer Course Manual with a brief explanation of how to use it from our Staff.(reading & complete knowledge review) & Try diving equipment at Go Dive Shop 1 day before start course.

 

1st Training Day on the Big Boat : Local Day Trip

06:45 - 07:45 AM. Pick up from your Hotels & Resorts

08:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty

08:15 AM. Welcome on board, Boat briefing

08:30 AM. Breakfast

09:00 AM. Dive Briefing

10:00 AM. Dive 1st (Photo Dive1)

11:00 AM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing

12:15 AM. Dive 2nd (Photo Dive2)

01:15 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing

02:30 PM. Dive 3rd (Optional)

03:30 PM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit

05:30 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty

If making 2 dives the boat will be back around 03:30 - 04:00 PM

 

Optional Training Day on the Big Boat : Super Day Trip

05:45 - 06:45 AM. Pick up from your Hotels & Resorts

07:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty

07:15 AM. Welcome on board, Boat briefing

07:30 AM. Breakfast

10:30 AM. Dive Briefing

10:45 AM. Dive 1st (Training Dive)

11:45 AM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing

12:45 PM. Dive 2nd (Training Dive)

01:45 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing

03:30 PM. Tea & Coffee, Tropical Fruit

05:30 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty

 

Optional Training Day on the Speed Boat : Super Day Trip

07:00 AM. Be ready at Go Dive Lanta Office.

08:00 AM. Departure from Go Dive Lanta Jetty

08:30 AM. Welcome on board, Boat briefing

09:30 AM. Dive Briefing

10:00 AM. Dive 1st : (Training Dive)

11:00 AM. Tropical Fruit, Dive Briefing

12:00 PM. Dive 2nd : (Training Dive)

01:30 PM. Lunch, Dive Briefing

02:30 PM. Dive 3rd (Optional)

03:30 PM. Tropical Fruit

04:00 PM. Boat arrive to Go Dive Lanta Jetty

If making 2 dives the boat will be back around 02:30 PM

 

Dive Trips suitable for this course :

Koh Ha, Koh Bida, Koh Phi Phi, HTMS Kled Kaew Ship Wreck, Hin Deang - Hin Muang, The 3 Adventure, Koh Yung, The Jetty, etc.

 

Remark :

** All itineraries & schedules are weather permitting, sea conditions, currents, tide, minimum numbers and may change without prior notice as the instructors see fit.

*** Rates are only valid for bookings paid via internet!.

 

 

Next Step >>

The fun doesn't need to stop there! With just a little more training, you can go even further - Specialties Diver / Master Scuba Diver
 

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