Digital Underwater Photographer.
During the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty course, you learn to use the PADI SEA (Shoot, Examine and Adjust) method, which takes full advantage of digital technology. The result is good underwater photos faster than you may imagine. You not only learn how to take good photos, but how to share them with your friends via email or printing, optimizing your work with your computer, storage and more.
- Must be a PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water (or have a qualifying certification from another training organization) However, you can take the course as a snorkeler and receive a nondiving certification.
- Choosing and using modern digital cameras and underwater housings
- Using the PADI SEA method for getting great shots quickly
- Editing and sharing your pictures
- The three primary principles for getting good photos underwater
- The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer certifications credits toward the Master Scuba Diver rating.
- This is one of PADI’s most adaptable specialty courses, and can even be started during the last dive of your PADI Open Water Diver course
Basic Courses
| Discover Scuba | Open Water | Advanced Open Water |
| Rescue Diver | Master Scuba Diver | Divemaster |
Speciality Diver Programs*
| Boat Diver | Deep Diver | Photographer |
| Drift Diving | Dry Suit | Multilevel |
| Night Diving | Peak Buoyancy |
*Speciality courses can be subject to conditions and time of year.