Underwater Photography Seminar
Inspired by his two-year residence on Grand Cayman, the Underwater Photography Seminar - "Liquid Light - Exploring the World of Underwater Photography" with Andrew McLachlan focuses on practical techniques for shooting in local freshwater environments as well as popular dive destinations.
In this 90 minute session, you'll learn techniques for composing compelling underwater images, managing natural light, controlling backscatter, and working with marine subjects in their natural habitat. Whether you're an experienced diver, budding underwater photographer, or simply an ocean enthusiast, the talk will offer something of interest and inspiration.
This session will leave you feeling educated and inspired - encouraging you to see the underwater world through an artistic lens!
This is an evening seminar and not a certification course.
Availability: In Stock
This seminar will:
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Refresh underwater photography skills
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Inspire creative approaches for upcoming dive trips
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Highlight the value of pre-trip pool practice
Teaching Objectives:
- Creative Inspiration:
- Showcasing tropical imagery to spark excitement
- Reminding divers of underwater opportunity
- Encouraging goal setting
- Skill Refresher:
- Camera systems: compact, mirrorless, DSLR
- Housings, ports, strobes, and accessories
- Proper pre-dive checks and maintenance routine
- Skill Updates:
- Mastering buoyancy for sharper images
- Strobe positioning fundamentals for clear, colourful results
- Working with ambient light
- Approaching marine life respectfully and effectively
- Composition Techniques:
- Working with leading lines, foregrounds, and negative space
- Capturing behaviour and storytelling images
- Creative lighting (backlighting, snoots, silhouettes, slow shutter techniques)
- Troubleshooting:
- Identifying gear issues while still at home
- Ensuring housing seals, ports, and strobes function properly
- Testing settings and ergonomics so divers arrive prepared
- Creative Practice:
- Practicing lighting on static subjects
- Perfecting custom white balance
- Running through mock shooting scenarios
