PADI Digital Underwater Photographer
Capture and share your underwater adventures. Learn to use strobes, reduce backscatter, photograph marine life safely and choose the right gear.
About the Course
Capturing the underwater world has never been easier — or more fun. The PADI® Digital Underwater Photographer course gets you taking great photos quickly, whether you shoot with a simple point-and-shoot, a phone housing or a full DSLR setup.
You'll learn an approach for getting great shots fast, plus how to choose the right equipment, compose your images, work with light underwater and photograph marine life responsibly.
What You'll Learn
- ✓The principles of underwater imaging
- ✓PADI's SEA system: Shoot, Examine, Adjust
- ✓Choosing the right camera and equipment
- ✓Composition, lighting and reducing backscatter
Certification Requirements
Prerequisites
PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver / Scuba Diver (or qualifying certification)
Time
PADI eLearning: 1–3 hours. Entire course: 1–2 days
Age
10 years or older
Health
Good physical health
How to Earn a Digital Underwater Photographer Certification
Learn the fundamentals of underwater imaging through online independent study, then put theory into practice in the water with your PADI Instructor — capturing, reviewing and improving your shots.
PADI eLearning
PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the independent study part of your course whenever, wherever it's convenient for you. Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for in-water training, or whenever you have a question.
- •eLearning time commitment: 1–3 hours
With Your Instructor
ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training and gear rental.
With your instructor, you'll practice the SEA system — Shoot, Examine, Adjust — to capture better images. You'll work on composition, getting close, using light and avoiding backscatter, then review your photos to keep improving.
- •Total time commitment: 1–2 days
Digital Underwater Photographer FAQs
The Javascuba Difference
For more than 20 years, Javascuba has educated divers of all levels, guided by strict PADI standards and uncompromising safety. Beyond training, we've transformed diving from a sport into an adventurous lifestyle — opening the door to the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world.
PADI #36135
Authorized Dive School
20+ Years
PADI Recognized
1,500+
Certified Divers
Ready to capture the deep?
Contact our team to enroll in the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course and confirm pricing.