PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty Course

Capture your dive memories in stunning detail.

The underwater world is full of breathtaking moments — and this course teaches you how to capture them beautifully. Whether you're using a compact camera or a DSLR, the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty helps you take sharp, vibrant, and well-composed images beneath the surface.

Learn the skills to shoot like a pro and bring your underwater adventures to life — one frame at a time.

Location: Lembeh
Minimum Age: 10 years old
Prerequisites: PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
No. of Dives: +2 dives which will be counted from your existing dive package
E‑Learning: Yes, sign up here

What You’ll Learn:

Principles of underwater photography (lighting, composition, color)
How to avoid common problems like backscatter and blur
Camera settings and white balance for underwater conditions
How to use the PADI SEA (Shoot, Examine, Adjust) method
Responsible photography practices to protect marine life

Why take this course?
Whether you're capturing your first nudibranch or the perfect turtle silhouette, this course helps you improve your skills, tell better stories, and share the magic of diving through your lens.

“Shoot it. Share it. Relive it — beautifully”

PADI E-Learning

Start your scuba training digitally whenever, wherever it’s convenient for you. PADI eLearning is the easiest way to fit scuba lessons into your busy schedule. Work at your own pace, online or offline, using your computer or mobile device. Schedule in-water training whenever you’re ready.

Bastianos Divers offers courses PADI’s eLearning courses, which can greatly minimize time spent in the classroom during your holiday.

Sign up here for your eLearning course now