SSI Underwater Photography Specialty – Capture the Underwater World

Take your diving experience to the next level with the SSI Underwater Photography Specialty Course. This course teaches divers how to capture clear, colorful, and memorable underwater images while maintaining safe diving practices and good buoyancy control.

Underwater photography is one of the most rewarding scuba specialties because it allows you to document marine life, share your dive adventures, and improve your awareness underwater. With proper training, you will learn how to use your camera effectively, improve composition, and avoid common problems such as backscatter and poor lighting.

Whether you are using a compact camera, action camera, or underwater housing system, this course will help you build confidence and improve your underwater imaging skills.

Course Price

$199 per student

Included

• Academic theory training

• 2 open water training dives

• Professional SSI instructor guidance

Not Included

• SSI digital learning materials: $100

• Boat dive or shore dive fees

• Camera rental

• Scuba equipment rental

Course Schedule

Typical course duration: 5–10 hours

Training includes:

• Academic learning sessions

• 2 open water training dives

Students will learn underwater photography techniques and practice them during real ocean dives under instructor supervision.

Training Standards

Minimum Age: 10 years old

Maximum Training Depth:

30 meters / 100 feet

Prerequisites:

• Open Water Diver certification or equivalent

What You Will Learn

During this course you will learn:

• Basic underwater photography principles

• Camera setup and handling underwater

• Composition techniques for better photos

• Lighting and angle control

• How to reduce backscatter

• Safe buoyancy and awareness while shooting underwater

Certification

After completing the course, you will receive the SSI Underwater Photography Specialty certification, which is internationally recognized and helps you expand your scuba skills in underwater imaging.

This course is a great way to combine diving with creativity while building better control and awareness underwater.

Start Capturing Your Dive Adventures

Ready to take better underwater photos and document your dives?

Join our SSI Underwater Photography Specialty Course and start capturing the underwater world with confidence.

Reserve your spot today.