{"id":63,"date":"2014-10-17T06:25:58","date_gmt":"2014-10-17T06:25:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/letstalknode.com\/wp\/?page_id=63"},"modified":"2024-12-03T17:10:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T01:10:40","slug":"underwater-photography","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pacificwilderness.com\/?page_id=63","title":{"rendered":"Underwater Photography"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fcbkbttn_buttons_block\" id=\"fcbkbttn_left\"><div class=\"fcbkbttn_button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/wp\/wp-content\/plugins\/facebook-button-plugin\/images\/standard-facebook-ico.png?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fb-Button\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"fcbkbttn_like \"><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/pacificwilderness.com\/?page_id=63\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\" layout=\"standard\"  width=\"225px\" size=\"small\"><\/fb:like><\/div><\/div><table id=\"table20\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"15\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size: xx-large;\">PADI Digital Photography Specialty<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/Dive%20Classes\/Specialties\/Photography\/PHOTO%20BOOK.gif?resize=139%2C166&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"166\" align=\"left\" border=\"0\" \/><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n<p align=\"left\">Freeze time with an underwater camera and you tell a story that even non-divers can understand. Not only that, but you have a record and log of your adventures \u2013 more than the memories.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Reliving a dive is as simple as looking at a photograph!<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">Whether you\u2019re a casual holiday snapper or a consummate photo pro, the PADI Underwater Photo course teaches you the basics as they apply to taking photos underwater, with a special emphasis on practical techniques. The underwater world offers incredible image possibilities, however, this environment is extremely challenging. This is where proper Technique is absolute.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Covered in this Course:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\">Digital Cameras &#8211; Types &amp; Systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\">Photo Techniques<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\">Image Resolutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\">Proper Strobe Use<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\">Using Lenses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\">PADI SEA Method<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\">Camera Familiarization<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\">\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Session One (Class\/Pool):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\">Paperwork<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\">Lecture<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\">Camera Preparation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\">Approx. Time: 3-4 Hrs<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Session Two (Open-Water):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\">Photo Briefing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\">Dives #1 &amp; #2<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p align=\"left\">Photo Technique Review<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\">Approx. Time: 5-10 Hrs<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><i><span style=\"font-size: large;\">(Depending on whether it&#8217;s a Beach or Boat Dive Program)<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\">\n<p align=\"center\"><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Certification counts toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/Dive%20Classes\/Specialties\/Photography\/750g.jpg?resize=247%2C134&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"247\" height=\"134\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<table id=\"table20\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"15\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" bgcolor=\"#000000\">\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: x-large;\"><b>DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS REQUIREMENTS<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#000000\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>PREREQUISITE<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#000000\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><b>REQUIRED GEAR<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Completion of the <a href=\"https:\/\/pacificwilderness.com\/Dive%20Classes\/Core\/1-Open%20Water\/openwater%202006.htm\">PADI Open Water Class<\/a> or equivalent*.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\">(Minimum age 12 to Register)<\/span><\/p>\n<p align=\"left\"><i><span style=\"font-size: large;\">*If your certification is listed below you may qualify to enroll in<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-size: large;\"> this PADI Specialty Course at Pacific Wilderness.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p align=\"left\"><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i>-BSAC Ocean Diver<br \/>\n-CMAS 1 Star Diver<br \/>\n-IDEA Open Water<br \/>\n-NASDS Open Water<br \/>\n-NAUI Open Water<br \/>\n-PDIC Open Water<br \/>\n-SSI Open Water<br \/>\n-YMCA Open Water<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" rowspan=\"3\" valign=\"top\">The Following Equipment is Required for this Specialty Class:<span style=\"font-size: large;\"><i><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/Dive%20Classes\/Specialties\/Photography\/Photo-Bear-Alone.gif?resize=269%2C299&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"299\" align=\"right\" border=\"0\" \/><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Basic Gear (Purchased in OpenWater)<\/li>\n<li>Full SCUBA Gear (Rental Available**)\n<ul>\n<li>Regulator System<\/li>\n<li>B. C.<\/li>\n<li>Tank<\/li>\n<li>Wetsuit &amp; Hood<\/li>\n<li>Weight Belt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Plus the Following needed for all Specialty Classes:<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Dive Knife &amp; Slate*<\/li>\n<li>Compass*<\/li>\n<li>Whistle*<\/li>\n<li>Dive Bag for Boat Trips*<\/li>\n<li>Safety Sausage*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">*Note, this Equipment is Required at ALL Dive Shops and is not included in the Class.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-size: large;\">**Full SCUBA Gear is available for Rental at a Package Rate of $60 for the Weekend<\/span><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table id=\"table20\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"15\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#000000\"><a name=\"TRAINING OPTIONS\"><\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: x-large;\"><b>TRAINING OPTIONS<\/b><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p align=\"center\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/Dive%20Classes\/Specialties\/Buoyancy\/PRIVATE-BOAT-BUTTON.gif?resize=215%2C134&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"134\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p align=\"center\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/Dive%20Classes\/Specialties\/Naturalist\/natural-slate.jpg?resize=113%2C139&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"natural-slate.jpg (33114 bytes)\" width=\"113\" height=\"139\" \/><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\">\n<p align=\"center\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/Dive%20Classes\/Specialties\/Buoyancy\/PRIVATE-BEACH-BUTTON.gif?resize=215%2C138&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"215\" height=\"138\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table id=\"table20\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"15\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" bgcolor=\"#808080\" height=\"38\"><big><big><big><strong><a name=\"Private - Beach &amp; Boat Dive Program\"><\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Private &#8211; Boat Dives Program<\/span><\/strong><\/big><\/big><\/big><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" rowspan=\"3\" valign=\"top\" height=\"38\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/Dive%20Classes\/Images\/CHECK.gif?resize=57%2C54&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WB01372_.gif (406 bytes)\" width=\"57\" height=\"54\" \/><big>Our most Popular Specialty Program. <\/big>The Underwater Digital Photography Boat Dives program incorporates about 14 hours of Instruction Customized to your Schedule with Two Supervised Dives to Complete your Specialty Certification.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend this Course to Students for Several Reasons:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Photography is the best way to share your experiences.<\/li>\n<li>It allows those with Difficult or Varying Work Schedules to take Specialty Classes.<\/li>\n<li>It gives your Group the ability to take a Private Specialty Class with just your Friends at a comparable Price to Standard &#8220;Pre-Scheduled&#8221; Courses at other shops<\/li>\n<li>This Course has the Most Varied Schedule Available because you set it!<\/li>\n<li>Smaller class sizes mean more Personalized Attention.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To View How to Build a Class Schedules See Below.<\/p>\n<p><big><em><strong><big>Classes Size of One up to Eight\u00a0<\/big><\/strong><\/em><\/big><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" height=\"4\">\n<p align=\"center\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/499.gif?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Add $100 if you need to Rent a Digital Camera<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" height=\"3\"><big><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Your Course Fee Includes<\/span><\/strong>:<\/big><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customized Course Schedule<\/li>\n<li>Tuition Fee<\/li>\n<li>PADI Digital Photography Book<\/li>\n<li>PADI Specialty Certification Card.<\/li>\n<li>(2) Supervised Boat Dives<\/li>\n<li>Catalina Island Boat Trip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/Dive%20Classes\/Specialties\/Naturalist\/squirrel%20fish.jpg?resize=167%2C117&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"167\" height=\"117\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>To book your own &#8220;Private&#8221; Class please use the following Outline for time allocations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Session #1 (Class \/ Pool):<\/strong>\u00a0 &#8211; Dedicate 3-4 Hours total time. This may be done in One evening prior to your Dives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Session #2 (Dives)<\/strong> &#8211; You will need to Dedicate a Full Day. Our Boat Trips are scheduled a Year in Advance and can be <a href=\"https:\/\/pacificwilderness.com\/?page_id=521\">Viewed Here<\/a>. Look up any &#8220;Shop Boat Dive&#8221; and use those dates in planning your Schedule.\u00a0Session normally runs 6:30 am to 5 pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need help or have any questions on how to schedule Your Specialty Class Please call or e-mail us and we\u2019ll be happy to walk you through it!<\/p>\n<p>Note, Final Schedules will be determined jointly between Student (s) and Dive Shop based on Boat and Instructor Availability.<\/p>\n<table id=\"table20\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"15\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"5\" bgcolor=\"#808080\" height=\"38\"><big><big><big><strong><a name=\"Private - Beach Dive Program1\"><\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Private &#8211; Beach\u00a0Dives Program<\/span><\/strong><\/big><\/big><\/big><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"3\" rowspan=\"3\" valign=\"top\" height=\"38\">\u00a0<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/Dive%20Classes\/Images\/CHECK.gif?resize=57%2C54&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"WB01372_.gif (406 bytes)\" width=\"57\" height=\"54\" \/><big>Our most Economical Specialty Program.<\/big>The Underwater Digital Photography Beach Dives program incorporates about 9 hours of Instruction Customized to your Schedule with Two Supervised Dives to Complete your Specialty Certification.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend this Course to Students for Several Reasons:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Photography is the best way to share your experiences.<\/li>\n<li>It allows those with Difficult or Varying Work Schedules to take Specialty Classes.<\/li>\n<li>It gives your Group the ability to take a Private Specialty Class with just your Friends at a comparable Price to Standard &#8220;Pre-Scheduled&#8221; Courses at other shops<\/li>\n<li>This Course has the Most Varied Schedule Available because you set it!<\/li>\n<li>Smaller class sizes mean more Personalized Attention.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To View How to Build a Class Schedules See Below.<\/p>\n<p><big><em><strong><big>Classes Size of One up to Eight\u00a0<\/big><\/strong><\/em><\/big><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"2\" height=\"8\">\n<p align=\"center\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/299.gif?w=474&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><b><span style=\"font-size: large;\">Add $100 if you need to Rent a Digital Camera<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\" valign=\"top\" height=\"6\"><big><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Your Course Fee Includes<\/span><\/strong>:<\/big><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customized Course Schedule<\/li>\n<li>Tuition Fee<\/li>\n<li>PADI Digital Photography Book<\/li>\n<li>PADI Specialty Certification Card.<\/li>\n<li>(2) Open-Water Beach Dives with Instructor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pacificwilderness.com\/Dive%20Classes\/Specialties\/Naturalist\/Garibaldi.jpg?resize=150%2C105&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"105\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>To book your own &#8220;Private&#8221; Class please use the following Outline for time allocations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Session #1 (Class \/ Pool):<\/strong>\u00a0 &#8211; Dedicate 3-4 Hours total time. This may be done in One evening prior to your Dives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Session #2 (Dives)<\/strong> &#8211; You will need to Dedicate a Half Day. Our Beach Dives are normally arranged early morning when conditions are typically best.\u00a0 Session normally runs 7 am to Noon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you need help or have any questions on how to schedule Your Specialty Class Please call or e-mail us and we\u2019ll be happy to walk you through it!<\/p>\n<p>Note, Final Schedules will be determined jointly between Student (s) and Dive Shop based on Instructor Availability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 PADI Digital Photography Specialty Freeze time with an underwater camera and you tell a story that even non-divers can understand. Not only that, but you have a record and log of your adventures \u2013 more than the memories. Reliving a dive is as simple as looking at a photograph! 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