Roatan Underwater Photography offers a variety of personalized training programs for all skill levels. Whether you are picking up a compact camera for the first time or are a more seasoned shooter, we'll create a specialized program for you or your group based on your equipment, skill level, time frame and photography goals. Our targeted training programs are designed to build on your strengths, focus on the areas that will have the greatest impact on your work and provide you with the tools to keep learning and growing. It's really important to us that we make the best use of your time and create the most enjoyable and rewarding experience possible.
PERSONALIZED TRAINING
ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING
This is our most customized and flexible program as it is exclusively tailored to you, your equipment, skill level and goals and moves entirely at your own learning pace. You will have the full focus of the professional trainer in all training sessions, both in an out of the water.
GROUP CLASSES
Whether you are a duo, a trio or a larger group, we'll create a training program that is relevant to your group's equipment, skill level and goals. As part of a group, you'll benefit from hearing feedback on each others work, experiences and equipment, which often sparks creativity and learning. Each photographer will receive personal attention, including an equipment and portfolio review, to ensure that learning and results are maximized.
WORKSHOPS
Roatan Underwater Photography hosts a variety of workshops that range in length and focus. Whether your are a dive club or photography group that would like an evening seminar or a week-long photography workshop, we will create the perfect program for the needs and goals of your group. Please visit our WORKSHOPS page for more info.
ONLINE
What is great about our online training sessions is that they can happen anywhere, at any time. That means we can get a head start before you even get to Roatan by get some basics out of the way, or we can do periodic follow-up sessions after your trip to keep your knowledge fresh and keep moving your photography along. Visit our ONLINE page to learn more.
HOW IT WORKS
Our training programs typically begin with an equipment review and portfolio evaluation in order to asses your skills and determine the best plan to achieve your goals. We usually cover: how to get the best results from your equipment, composition, lighting/exposure, workflow/file handling and post processing. We may also get into specific topics such as wide angle photography, achieving a black background in macro, building a portfolio, etc. depending on how much time we have together. The possibilities are endless and very much correlated to your skill level and interests. We also usually include some training dives where in-water techniques are assessed and real-time adjustments can be made. It really comes down to creating the best plan for you to achieve your goals.
We're very committed to providing most enjoyable and convenient experience possible, so we usually come to you, your hotel or dive center to train at times that won't impact your diving schedule. We want you to be diving and shooting as much as possible...and of course having fun!
For more information on our training programs, pricing, or to how to book, please contact us.
FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS
BEGINNERS
Never picked up a camera before but think taking underwater photos might be fun? Do you have a compact camera but all your photos turn out hazy and blue? Want to show friends and family how beautiful the underwater world can be? Roatan Underwater Photography can get you taking great photos in no time. We will teach you all the basics and start you on a successful path to underwater photography. We can also help you get rid of "the blues" and show you how to get color into your photos with your compact camera and help you get the best results out of the equipment you have.
INTERMEDIATE
Have you been taking underwater photos but want to achieve better results? Do you want to gain a better understanding of your equipment or learn more about lighting and exposure? Interested in learning how to add punch to your photos with image editing? Thinking of upgrading your equipment and need advice? Whether it is learning more about strong composition, how to shoot in full manual, adding strobes or getting more involved in photo editing...we can help you take your photography to the next level. We can also help you figure out what equipment might best meet your goals in the future.
ADVANCED
Have you just upgraded to a DSLR or want to improve your performance with current your set-up? Are you an accomplished photographer but need help translating your skills underwater? Do you want to master wide angle photography, shooting sunbursts, working with models or advanced lighting techniques? Interested in learning how to pull together a strong portfolio, creating a social media presence or beautiful website? Roatan Underwater Photography can help you take your advanced skills one step further by honing in on the areas that will really make your work soar. Our goal is to make your work the best it can possibly be and fit right in on the pages of any dive magazine.
MAXIMIZING RESULTS THROUGH TARGETED LEARNING