Photo & Video

Take Your Memories Home with You

Description: We’ve all been there: You see something amazing on a dive—a sea turtle, a vibrant reef, or a shark—and you snap a photo. But when you get back to the boat, the image is blue, blurry, and disappointing. The SSI Photo & Video specialty is the cure for "bad dive photo" syndrome.

Underwater photography is about more than just pressing a button; it is about understanding light, buoyancy, and composition. Whether you are using a compact point-and-shoot, a GoPro, or a full DSLR rig, this course teaches you how to capture the underwater world as your eyes see it. Stop telling people what you saw—show them.

Why Choose the SSI Photo & Video Course?

• The "Social Media" Factor: Learn to take photos and videos that are clear, colorful, and ready to share with friends and family.

• Master Your Gear: Don't let your camera overwhelm you. We teach you how to set up, maintain, and use your specific camera system safely.

• Immediate Results: You will see a drastic improvement in your images after just one dive by applying simple rules of lighting and stability.

• Earn Your Ratings: This specialty counts as one of the required certifications for SSI Advanced Open Water and helps you progress toward the SSI Master Diver rating.

What You Will Learn:

• The Physics of Light: Why color disappears underwater and how to bring it back using filters, strobes, or video lights.

• Composition Secrets: How to use the "Rule of Thirds," framing, and angles to turn a boring snapshot into a piece of art.

• Buoyancy for Photographers: How to hover motionless to get the shot without damaging the reef or stirring up sand (backscatter).

• Video Basics: How to shoot smooth, steady video clips that don't make your viewers seasick (essential for GoPro users!).

Course Prerequisites:

• Minimum Age: 10 Years Old

• Prerequisite Certification: SSI Open Water Diver (or equivalent).