Course overview

The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer specialty turns Sharm El Sheikh's reefs into your subject, teaching the SEA system for composition, exposure and lighting. On dives at Near Garden you frame clownfish, anthias and coral in the Red Sea's clear water. With reliable 20-30m visibility, it is one of the best places to learn underwater photography.

What you’ll learn

Prerequisites

What's included · What's not

Included
  • PADI eLearning underwater photography theory
  • Two reef photography dives
  • Camera and setting familiarisation
  • Composition and lighting exercises
  • Image review using the SEA method
  • PADI Digital Underwater Photographer specialty card
Not included
  • Flights and airport transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

The PADI Underwater Photography pathway

PADI teaches the SEA method through eLearning and two dives, issuing the Digital Underwater Photographer card and encouraging Project AWARE responsible-imaging practices.

Where you'll dive in Sharm El Sheikh

Colourful, sheltered reefs like Near Garden and Ras Katy give plenty of subjects: clownfish in anemones, clouds of anthias and coral detail, lit by the Red Sea's bright, clear 20-30m visibility in comfortable 24-28C water.

Prefer a different certifying agency?SSI Underwater Photography in Sharm El Sheikh →

Not included? Sort the rest of your trip

Flights and accommodation aren’t part of the course price, here’s how to book them around your dates.

Getting there

Fly into Sharm El Sheikh (SSH) · 5-7 hours from India.

Where to stay

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