PADI Digital Underwater Photographer

The most popular diving specialties course. It’s easy and fun to capture images of your underwater scuba adventures.

During the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course, you will learn how to take underwater photos that you will be proud to share with others. Avoid beginner mistakes and shorten the learning curve with tips from the pros. Learn how to use underwater photography lights (strobes), avoid backscatter and enhance colour.

What the Course Entails

Through hands-on training during two scuba dives and guidance from your PADI Professional, you’ll discover:

Course Pre-requisites

Course Flow

PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least 10 years old are eligible to take the Digital Underwater Photographer course.

How Can I Get Started?

Sign up for Digital Underwater Photographer Online - PADI’s eLearning option - to get started immediately. The web-based system guides you through the principles of great underwater photography, with a bonus section on underwater imaging (including video). You study at your own pace through an easy-to-use, interactive program. You also have access to an online version of the Digital Underwater Photographer Manual. You can also choose to read the paper version of the Digital Underwater Photographer Manual. Stop by your local PADI Dive Centre and Resort to enrol in the course, get your materials and start learning. Your PADI Professional will meet with you to schedule knowledge review sessions along with your dives

What is the next adventure?

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Holidays featuring this Course

Solo Divers

Atlantis Puerto Galera

Philippines, Mindoro & Anilao

The Atlantis Puerto Galera Resort is located in the heart of the Coral Triangle with spectacular scenery above and below the water. This idyllic resort has to be on every divers bucket list!

  • Boutique resort on the hills of Sabang Bay
  • Center of biodiversity in the Coral Triangle
  • Spa facilities with a range of treatments
  • Up to five dives a day available
  • Excellent camera room facilities
  • 2018 Trip advisor Certificate of Excellence

Solo Divers

Atlantis Puerto Galera

Philippines, Mindoro & Anilao

The Atlantis Puerto Galera Resort is located in the heart of the Coral Triangle with spectacular scenery above and below the water. This idyllic resort has to be on every divers bucket list!

  • Boutique resort on the hills of Sabang Bay
  • Center of biodiversity in the Coral Triangle
  • Spa facilities with a range of treatments
  • Up to five dives a day available
  • Excellent camera room facilities
  • 2018 Trip advisor Certificate of Excellence

Solo Divers

Atlantis Dumaguete

Philippines, The Visayas

The luxurious Atlantis Dumaguete is located on a long peaceful stretch of beach with out of this world diving close by including Apo Island, Siquijor and Dauin marine.

  • Beachfront resort on Dauin
  • Day trips to Apo Island and Oslob
  • Rooms with balcony or patio & hammocks
  • Up to 5 dives a day available
  • Spa facilities with sauna and rain shower
  • Dedicated underwater camera facilities

Solo Divers

Atlantis Dumaguete

Philippines, The Visayas

The luxurious Atlantis Dumaguete is located on a long peaceful stretch of beach with out of this world diving close by including Apo Island, Siquijor and Dauin marine.

  • Beachfront resort on Dauin
  • Day trips to Apo Island and Oslob
  • Rooms with balcony or patio & hammocks
  • Up to 5 dives a day available
  • Spa facilities with sauna and rain shower
  • Dedicated underwater camera facilities

Solo Divers

Siladen Resort & Spa

Indonesia, Siladen Island

Siladen Resort & Spa is exclusively located in the heart of the world renowned Bunaken National Marine Park abundant with amazing marine life, this exquisite hotel is the perfect place to relax.

  • Island resort with sandy beach
  • 10 bungalows split into 20 rooms
  • Premium and deluxe rooms
  • Spa/Pool/Pool Bar/WIFI/
  • Full board basis
  • Great for couples and non-divers

Solo Divers

Bandos Island Resort & Spa

Maldives, Male Atoll

This luxurious and stunning tropical island resort voted as “The Island of Hospitality” will welcome you with smiles and sunshine whilst ensuring all your needs are catered for.

  • Located on North Male Atoll
  • On-site PADI dive centre
  • Private Island Resort
  • Sunset dolphin cruise & spa
  • House reef diving available
  • Kids club available

Solo Divers

Costa Volcan & Spa Apartments

Lanzarote, Lanzarote

Costa Volcan is situated in the small historic beach town of Puerto Del Carmen, a few metres from some jaw dropping underwater lava cave formations and colourful reefs.

  • PADI dive centre on-site
  • Short walk to local town
  • Self-catering or room only
  • Massage/sauna/beauty therapy
  • Children’s pool/play area
  • Close to Playa Chica Beach

Solo Divers

Costa Volcan & Spa Apartments

Lanzarote, Lanzarote

Costa Volcan is situated in the small historic beach town of Puerto Del Carmen, a few metres from some jaw dropping underwater lava cave formations and colourful reefs.

  • PADI dive centre on-site
  • Short walk to local town
  • Self-catering or room only
  • Massage/sauna/beauty therapy
  • Children’s pool/play area
  • Close to Playa Chica Beach

Solo Divers

Thb Flora

Lanzarote, Lanzarote

A wonderful resort ideal for families, couples and groups. Enjoy relaxing by the pool and see what the beautiful island of Lanzarote has to offer by taking in the mesmerizing underwater delights.

  • Singles, couples & families
  • Year round destination
  • 2 outdoor pools incl kids pool
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Close to the Beach
  • Located in heart Puerto del Carmen

Solo Divers

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa

Maldives, Ari Atoll

The Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa surrounded by a beautiful lagoon offers you an enticing blend of fun, relaxation and luxury in a setting of extraordinary natural magnificence.

  • Located on South Ari Atoll
  • Beautiful House Reef
  • Euro Divers on-site
  • Private Island Resort
  • 180 Beach & Water Villas
  • Choice of restaurants & bars