Add interest and excitement to your diving! Share photos with friends and display your new-found photo skill with pride. The Basic Photography class is geared to enable you to achieve immediate results during the first dive. By taking this class you will save time and film getting it right from the start. You can take this class along with one of our exotic warm-water vacations or here in beautiful Monterey Bay. Classes are semi-private with flexible schedules. Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced classes are available for $399 each. (A $100 discount is available if you purchase an Aqua Safaris camera system.)

Private Underwater Photography Classes

If you would like a one-on-one instruction tailored to your individual diving and photography skills, here’s your chance! Carlo Golino, professional photographer and owner of Grinning Moray Graphics, offers private instruction on underwater photography. You’ll learn the basic techniques of photography (if required), how they apply to photography underwater, and be taken through a comprehensive course on all aspects of underwater photography (UW photo equipment, UW macro, UW wide angle, UW strobe lighting and how to use models). We guarantee that you’ll have a slide show to share with the family or friends. Cost is only $599.00 and includes the use of a Nikonos V.

Class Details

WHO:
Divers with more than ~20 dives who have mastered their basic skills and bouyancy control.

WHEN:
TBA. Private lessons can be scheduled at any time; group lessons require a minimum of three people for the class to run.

WHERE:
Aqua Safaris SCUBA Center, pool and various beach locations in the Monterey/Carmel area.

COST:
$399.00 per person, group lessons
$599.00 per person, private lessons

COST INCLUDES:

• 2 classrooms sessions
• 2 pool sessions
• 2 ocean dives
• critique of photos from ocean dives
• use of a Nikonos V for the class (private lessons)

CLASS TOPICS:

• Photographic Basics (adjusted to skill level of students)
• Differences between land and UW photography
• Review of UW Photo equipment

HOW TO SIGN UP:
A non-refundable $100.00 deposit is required to hold your space. Sign up now to reserve your space.

NECESSITIES:
As an UW photography student, you will need to have the following gear:

• wetsuit or drysuit, tank and regulator (can be rented from Aqua Safaris)
• 4 rolls of color slide film
• Frank Church book on UW photography
• at least one UW flashlight
• log book

These items are in addition to your basic diving gear (mask, snorkel, fins, gloves, booties, & weight belt). If you don’t already own this gear, we encourage you to come to Aqua Safaris. We offer prices guaranteed to be the lowest prices in Santa Cruz County, and the highest quality, name-brand gear.

As you continue your diving education, this may be the best time to start purchasing some of the “hard” gear needed as a diver. Aqua Safaris wants to help you in making this important decision and the selection of gear that will last your entire diving career. Let us educate you and guide your equipment purchases.