Underwater Photography From Start to Finish
Dive deep and learn everything you need to know to start photographing underwater! Join Kelly Jones, a PADI certified underwater photography instructor, as he takes you through every step in the process of photographing sea life underwater. On location in San Pedro, Belize, Kelly goes through the camera gear and settings, as well as the essential diving gear you’ll need before heading to the dive shop and out into the water. You’ll see first hand how he works underwater before returning back to shore and stepping through his post processing workflow for restoring color, dealing with backscatter, and making your photos look amazing. There’s even a bonus lesson on editing shark photos. Come be inspired to learn a new skill and take your photography to new depths!
Release Date: 2024-01-18
Lessons
Introduction
The instructor introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 3 mins 24 seconds
Camera Gear
Kelly shares the camera gear he has been using over the years.
Duration: 11 mins 43 seconds
Get Your Camera Ready
Learn the important steps and considerations for getting your cameras ready before you dive.
Duration: 2 mins 26 seconds
Preparing Your Dive Gear
With your camera gear squared away it is time to prepare and pack your dive gear.
Duration: 4 mins 48 seconds
Head to the Dive Shop
You’ve got your gear ready to go so now it is time to head to the dive shop.
Duration: 1 mins 0 seconds
On the Water Before Diving
From the dive shop you’ll head out to the dive location and prepare to go underwater.
Duration: 5 mins 21 seconds
Meet Your Dive Master
Before diving under you’ll get an orientation from your dive master.
Duration: 6 mins 26 seconds
Dive Time
Time to head into the water and start photographing.
Duration: 4 mins 16 seconds
Post Processing Images from First Dive
Back on land, Kelly goes through the photos he captured and how he edited them.
Duration: 8 mins 25 seconds
Removing Backscatter
A more advanced Photoshop technique for removing backscatter from a photograph.
Duration: 5 mins 24 seconds
Here’s Why You Want to Dive
Learn about the animals you’ll encounter along the reef.
Duration: 4 mins 47 seconds
Guidelines for Underwater Composition
Kelly shares lessons he’s learned for creating more compelling compositions.
Duration: 6 mins 44 seconds
Restoring Your Color
Color is different underwater, so here’s how to restore your color in your photographs.
Duration: 4 mins 34 seconds
Busting Rules
Kelly breaks down some of the common myths and misconceptions about photographing underwater.
Duration: 3 mins 18 seconds
Diving Comes First
Photography may be the reason you’re diving, but don’t forget the dive safety comes first.
Duration: 2 mins 38 seconds
Bonus: Editing Shark Photos
Kelly wraps up the class with a bonus lesson on editing a shark photo.
Duration: 8 mins 33 seconds