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PADI Underwater Photography Course
Introduction to Course
There are countless unique and breathtaking sights to be seen in the world beneath the waves, with beautiful creatures and ecosystems that the rest of the world is dying to see. Being able to capture these moments, whilst scuba diving, is a skill that every aspiring marine conservation needs. This specialty course helps you to easily achieve great photo and video results that will leave the terrestrial world breathless. This course also counts towards the Advanced Open Water Diver course and your Master Scuba Diver rating.
We use highly experienced PADI instructors that the AWdF have worked with for 30 years, most of our volunteers do their PADI open water course whilst they are with us, some of their favourite memories of Tenerife.
If you want the chance to be surrounded by cetacean researchers and likeminded people who are passionate about ocean conservation, whilst diving in the clear, warm waters and great weather in Tenerife, then this course is definitely for you.
Who should take this course?
Course Objectives
Through hands-on training during two scuba dives and guidance from your PADI Professional, you’ll discover:
We use highly experienced PADI instructors that the AWdF have worked with for 30 years, most of our volunteers do their PADI open water course whilst they are with us, some of their favourite memories of Tenerife.
If you want the chance to be surrounded by cetacean researchers and likeminded people who are passionate about ocean conservation, whilst diving in the clear, warm waters and great weather in Tenerife, then this course is definitely for you.
Who should take this course?
- Students, aspiring marine biologists, young professionals, anyone wanting to take their diving to the next level, aspiring photographers and filmmakers.
Course Objectives
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.
- 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.
Photo: Harry Morris
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course structure
- Duration: 1-2 days
- Prerequisites: PADI open water diver, Jr open water diver
- Minimum age 10 years
- Additional options:
FREE careers session with AWdF mentor
FREE workshop on working in marine conservation around the world
Price & information£300* including accommodation/food at the AWdF base
£150* for the course only (provide your own food and accommodation) *does not include flights. Course start dates: 24/2/22 24/3/22 21/4/22 19/5/22 23/6/22 21/7/22 18/8/22 22/9/22 20/10/22 24/11/22 |
Note: When you reserve your place the total amount of your booking will be shown but today you will only have to pay the £50/€50 deposit. The deposit is fully refundable in the event that you can not participate because of COVID-19.
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Discounts are available for groups, families and course bundles, please email [email protected] for more information on pricing and discounts.
Maximum capacity per course intake - 8 people. We want to ensure that every member of the team receives one on one tailored training, limiting the number of people we can take for each intake. Places are limited so don't hesitate to book.
General Course Information
For more information about our course structure and what you are gaining by doing a Fair Earth Foundation Course, please visit our Extra Information Page.
Requirements
How to apply?
BOOK NOW on the calendar above. For more information please email [email protected].
Application Deadlines
There are no deadlines for applications, but places will be filled on a first come first serve basis and there are limited places for each course intake. If you want to secure your place, please reserve your place for 2021 course intake now.
Maximum capacity per course intake - 8 people. We want to ensure that every member of the team receives one on one tailored training, limiting the number of people we can take for each intake. Places are limited so don't hesitate to book.
General Course Information
For more information about our course structure and what you are gaining by doing a Fair Earth Foundation Course, please visit our Extra Information Page.
Requirements
- PADI open water diver qualification. Take a course here.
- Medically fit for diving
- We only want to work with enthusiastic individuals and people with great positive attitudes. We work with small groups so that we can work at different levels of ability, with tailored learning and mentorship to suit all abilities and previous experience.
How to apply?
BOOK NOW on the calendar above. For more information please email [email protected].
Application Deadlines
There are no deadlines for applications, but places will be filled on a first come first serve basis and there are limited places for each course intake. If you want to secure your place, please reserve your place for 2021 course intake now.