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Due to family reasons, I will not be able to attend Alex Mustard Raja Ampat Workshop in October 23rd - November 02nd, 2019. There will be a spot over for a male diver if anyone is interested in going instead, please send me a PM if you are interested /Anders http://www.amustard.com/workshops/oct-2019-raja-ampat-workshops/ https://sirenfleet.com/liveaboard-diving/photo-trips/

Turn what many call the Trip of a Lifetime into a reality with this special prices on our Galapagos photo workshop. This will be an epic trip with a rarely offered 10-night trip to see hammerheads, mantas, marine iguanas, penguins, batfish, seahorses, galapagos sharks and more. The trip is timed for the best hammerhead and marine iguana encounters, best visibility and best water temps. Extra time at Darwin + 3 land tours. Trip will be on a newly refitted Siren Fleet vessel. The trip is hosted by Bluewater Photo owner Scott Gietler and features daily photo seminars, image reviews and one-on-one photo instruction. Dates: April 10-20, 2017 Price: 50% off retail price! Email Bluewater Travel for more details! Learn more: http://www.bluewaterdivetravel.com/galapagos-island-underwater-photo-april-trip

Hiya, does anyone offer a UW video workshop in BC, Canada? I have a Nauticam housing for the Sony As7II.. Cheers Kalle

Professional marine life photographer and naturalist Doug Perrine will be the guide / naturalist / photo pro for an expedition to swim with humpback whales in the Kingdom of Tonga, September 11-20, 2017. This is the breeding season for southern hemisphere humpbacks, and we can expect encounters with mothers and calves. Full trip details can be found at: http://www.oceanicsociety.org/expeditions/tonga-snorkeling-with-humpback-whales--72 All whale encounters will be conducted under permit and within Tongan law. Doug will share insights on the lives of whales gained over many years of assisting with whale research in Hawaii, and photographing whales around the world. He will also be available for personal photo help. Doug's photography has been published in magazines worldwide, including National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Time, and hundreds of others. He is the author of seven books about marine life.

The first and second workshops were a huge success, so we're headed back to Crystal Blue Resort in Anilao from March 2-12, 2016. Hope you can join us for some of the best critter diving in the Philippines. You can view some of the images from the 2nd workshop here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.930857840295029.1073741825.122733201107501 For more information please visit our website: http://underwatercolours.com/anilao_photo_workshop.html Contact Bonnie Pelnar for more information.

Photography Workshop in the British Virgin Islands - May 3-9, 2015 6 nights Aboard Cuan Law $2795 pp/do Includes: Six nights, seven days accommodation in two person cabins, twin or queen with private bathroom, photography workshop and photo contest with prizes, 24 hour air conditioning or natural ventilation through hatches and windows, three meals per day and hors d'oeuvres and snacks, all hot and cold drinks including alcoholic drinks and wine with dinner, local taxes, fuel for diesels, generators and tender (no fuel surcharge!) and more! CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!

I am very pleased to announce that both LIGHT & MOTION and NIGHTSEA will be sponsoring the Dive4Photos Anilao Photo Workshop, being held at Crystal Blue Dive Resort from 26th February to 7th Match 2014. Workshop participants will now have FREE use of Sola Nightsea fluorescent lights, provided by Light & Motion, and Nightsea will provide a selection of strobe 'Excitation', camera 'Barrier' filters and mask visors. Ties Lahlali of www.UVDiveKohTao.com will be on hand armed with additional Nightsea BlueStar lights, as well as marker lights for each diver, for additional safety. So we are well and truly set-up for some amazing fluo-diving and photography! And that's not even mentioning the abundance of cool critters to be found around Anilao for the three daytime photo-dives! So why not join Alex Tyrrell, Mike Bartick & Ties Lahlali at Crystal Blue in Anilao next year? For further info please see http://www.dive4photos.com/Photo-Workshops/Anilao-Photo-Workshop.html or email alex@dive4photos.

About underwater photographer Rui Guerra: Rui Guerra, CMAS ** Instructor of Underwater Photography, has been engaged for several years teaching the art and techniques, is also the author of the only technical book of underwater photography in portuguese language, "Practical Manual of Underwater Photography" (Dinalivro / 2002). Being the most awarded Portuguese underwater photographer in splash-in type competitions, both nationally (six times National Champion of Underwater Photography, among others) and worldwide (World Champion in the category of Wide with Diver, Vice-World Champion in general, among others), Rui Guerra now transmits his experience and techniques to all those who want to evolve effectively in the practice of underwater photography. Aiming mainly to transmit their knowledge and experience in this area, his courses provide the essential foundation and cover all technical and aesthetic issues of underwater photography, allowing students to evolve in a solid way in this area. The priority is the quality of training provided, restricting the number of participants in each event and providing the best possible conditions for the practice of underwater photography once in the sea. About the photo trip/expedition PHOTOGUERRA SANTA MARIA 2013: Photographic trip to Santa Maria (Azores), where all divers who appreciate nature in its purest state are welcome (whether to shoot or simply dive with a small group of people and with the best conditions). The dive sites are those with greater beauty, biodiversity and more likely to unique situations. Rui Guerra, your photographic guide will be on hand all the time to take you to the best places and to give you all the photographic support you need to bring memorable images. Learn all the tricks and techniques to get that perfect image and live 7 (or 15) days of pure adventure, breathing photography! Please note that all dives will be made in the open sea, some in areas with high depths near, which demands a minimum of experience and good buoyancy control to enroll this trip (please see "Conditions of participation" below). The stay is in a spacious villa reserved for our group, where we have all the facilities and conditions. The logistics of diving will be the responsibility of the Dive Centre Paralelo 37. The vessel will be a spacious and comfortable RIB which will lead us safely to the various dive sites, operated by an experienced skipper knowledgeable in the Azorean waters. The training component in underwater image will be on a daily basis, not only continuously throughout the day, as well as more formally, in the evening, where besides being explained some more technical concepts, we'll also discuss topics such as image composition, the approximation to the marine life, how to operate and our behavior underwater, etc. In the continuos part of the workshop, I will guide participants in areas particularly good for diving and photography / video, while providing tips and advice so the trip will be is as productive as possible for everyone. Each day, we will plan the dives for the next day, taking in consideration the best possible conditions of weather and sea in various areas. As with all events that I organize, my priority is to give the maximum quality and a personalized relationship that only a small group allows, so that the experience is unforgettable to the few participants. In each week, we will be a maximum of 8 people, which will be a great advantage and we all can enjoy the dives the best possible way. We will have oxygen for nitrox or for rebreathers, at a very special price. You have three options to choose from: Week "Best of" - 5-12 September 2013 - week dedicated to the best dive sites in Santa Maria, with the best conditions to photograph / film or simply to fully enjoy the Azorean best diving , where the mythical Baixa do Ambrósio will not be forgotten. On one day we will have the opportunity to dive Bank Dollabarat and Formigas. Week "Blue Expedition " - 12-19 September 2013 - week of photographic expedition off the coast of Santa Maria. In this week we will go through many nautical miles in a fast and comfortable RIB in search of the best photographic opportunities in the blue, to meet the large pelagics, but not forgetting the fabulous Baixa do Ambrósio and of course the bank Dollabarat and Formigas. Whale sharks, blue sharks, makos, turtles, mantas, large amber-jacks, big groupers, dolphins, etc.., will be in our photo targets. Although it can be a little tiring, this week is tailored to the real adventurous spirits or for all those who dream of a memorable dive, a once in a lifetime experience. If you do not scuba dive but enjoy freediving and snorkeling, know that during this week you will have the opportunity to enjoy many of the situations, which will pass very close to the surface. Two weeks - "Best of" + "Blue Expedition" - 5-19 September 2013 - Make the most that this trip has to offer. Enlarge your knowledge of Santa Maria and Azorean's sea biodiversity , in a stay of 15 consecutive days. Delve further your photographic knowledge and enhance the results remaining longer on this island. Get the most cost-effective airline tickets and get access to a special price that includes both weeks. Experience the thrill of the blue in all its fullness in the company of Rui Guerra. During these fifteen days you will have the opportunity to repeat some of the best diving, with all the advantages it has in terms of photography/ video. Do not forget that until 31 March you may take advantage of the special launch price. At the end of any option, there is no need to tip anyone. :-) All the prices and conditions in: http://www.photoguerra.net/en-workshops.htm Please feel free to contact me if you have any question: photoguerra@meo.pt Cheers,

I'm looking to see if anyone else has signed up for the November Macro Techniques Workshop through Reef Photo & Video from Thursday 11/19/12 through Sunday 12/2/12. I'm looking to share a room and rental car. I would leave the next day, Monday, to fly back home. I will be flying into Fort Lauderdale. If so, let me know. The dive site is located ta the Blue Herron Bridge in West Palm Beach for the next 3 days to dive. This is the schedule: Schedule Thurs Nov 29 6 PM Slideshow & Site Briefing Friday Nov 30 7:45 AM Guided Shore Dive 11:30 AM Classroom Session 8 PM Optional Boat Night Dive (Price TBD) Saturday Dec 1 8:30 AM Guided Shore Dive 12:00 PM Classroom Session Sunday Dec 2 09:00 AM Guided Shore Dive 12:30 PM Classroom Session *Thursday evening orientation, slide show, and briefing will be held at the Reef Photo Fort Lauderdale Underwater Photography store. All other classroom sessions will be held close to the dive boat. http://reefphoto.com/shop/index.php?main_page=events&zenid=fb8f46f19ba1b462f77fdb9607aba33c&event_id=41 Thanks, Kirk

Join Jason Isley, Stephen Wong & Takako Uno for a free underwater photography workshop at Eco Divers Want to take your underwater photography to the next level? Three world-renowned photo geniuses will be sharing their secrets for FREE in Manado this November. This special event is part of Minahasa Lagoon Resort’s 10th birthday celebrations. Every night a presentation will be given and individual guests will also be able to get one-on-one advice on any aspect of their photography. Jason, Stephen & Takako will also join the daily dive trips throughout the week. Even if you’re a complete beginner you won’t be made to feel out of your depth - the majority of people attending won’t be experts. It's not a competition and the atmosphere will be fun. You’ll get a relaxing holiday with a bonus of leaving with added photography knowledge and experience, not to mention great memories of diving with these three hugely entertaining & generous people. All are welcome, irrespective of skill level. Guests will dive the spectacular walls, coral gardens and critter sites of Bunaken National Park. The week will be rounded off with a Gala Dinner. Plenty of diving, learning and underwater fun! Dates run from 24th November to 1st December. To join this free workshop just book a standard 7-night Dive Package with Eco Divers Manado. Cost is just US$ 1381/person and includes 7 nights' accommodation in a twin or double Gardenview Room at Minahasa Lagoon Resort, 6 days of diving with up to 3 guided day-dives per day, free internet access, full board, airport transfers, tax & service. Visit http://www.eco-diver...ecial-trips.php for further details, or email info@eco-divers.com to make a booking enquiry. Stephen Wong & Takako Uno Jason Isley Bunaken

Orpheus Island 2012 Photography Workshop Presented by Les Walkling & Darren Jew | 30th September - 5th October 2012 Everyone here takes their photography pretty seriously, so i thought I'd let folks know about a workshop I'm once again co- presenting. This is a week of creative photography. It's more than shooting, its about capture to print and taking your work to a higher level, no matter where you are placed now. Run by the AIPP North Qld and presented for the last 7 years by Australia's leading colour expert Dr Les Walkling, participants live and breathe photography in a fabulous location. This year we've organised an option for 2 days of diving as well... one day on the outer Great Barrier Reef, the other on the fringing reefs around the Palm Group. So while not a dive-only trip, it's an opportunity for those with a passion for their photography to learn how to turn their vision into reality through capture, image processing and fine art printing... all under expert guidance. It's a live-in week where we take over the Orpheus Island Research Station in Far North Queensland and turn it into a full-blown digital imaging centre, with presentations, workshops, shooting, processing and print time. The labs are set up so you have access to the latest monitors, print technology and finest papers any time day or night. I have some info on my site, and from there you can click through to learn more about the workshop. It is a fabulous week. Love to see you there. http://darrenjew.com/?page_id=602