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Learn underwater photography in Tayrona to capture stunning marine life and dive memories while improving composition, lighting and camera skills underwater.
$ 780.000 – $ 870.000Price range: $ 780.000 through $ 870.000
Indicated price only applies to cash payments.
Important
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- Reserve your spot with a deposit online
- Upon arriving, pay with cash at the counter
VAT: Colombian residents +19% (not included in price). Foreign tourists are exempt. Cash discount available.
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Overview
Take home underwater photos that better reflect what you actually experienced beneath the surface.
The PADI Digital Underwater Photography Specialty Course in Taganga teaches practical techniques for creating better underwater images while maintaining good buoyancy and respecting marine life.
Across two photography-focused dives, you’ll work on camera handling, composition, light, color, positioning and underwater shooting techniques while receiving direct feedback from your instructor.
Course Itinerary
Photography Workshop
Before diving, learn about:
- Underwater camera preparation
- Basic camera settings
- Composition
- Natural and artificial light
- Color loss underwater
- Reducing backscatter
- Approaching marine life responsibly
- Combining photography with good buoyancy
Two Photography Dives
Put the techniques into practice underwater and experiment with:
- Shooting angles
- Subject positioning
- Light and color
- Getting closer without disturbing marine life
- Keeping the camera steady
- Maintaining buoyancy while photographing
Afterwards, review your results and identify ways to improve.
Requirements
- PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or qualifying equivalent
- Minimum age: 10 years
- Medically fit for diving
- Good buoyancy control strongly recommended
What’s Included
- PADI Digital Underwater Photography course materials
- Underwater photography workshop
- 2 photography training dives
- Camera use for course training when included and available
- PADI Digital Underwater Photography certification
- Certified PADI Instructor
- Small-group, personalized instruction
- Personalized feedback on your photographs and diving technique
- High-quality full scuba equipment throughout the course
- Boat transportation
- Tayrona National Park diving when open and conditions allow
- Drinking water and fresh seasonal fruit
Add-Ons & Extras
Additional Underwater Camera Rental – 65,000 COP/day: Want additional camera time beyond what is included in your course setup? Rent a camera and receive all raw photo and video files directly via Google Drive.
Underwater Photographer – 110,000 COP/person: Want photos and videos of you underwater while you’re working on your own photography? Add our photographer and receive professionally edited high-resolution photos and videos via Google Drive. Group discounts available.
Daily Scuba Diving Insurance – 15,000 COP/day: Available for divers without active specialized dive insurance. Coverage is subject to policy terms.
15L / 100 cu ft Large Tank Upgrade – 10,000 COP/tank: Additional gas capacity for higher-air-consumption divers. Subject to availability.
Dive & Stay: Combine your photography specialty with accommodation at our ocean-themed on-site hostel. Check out our current Dive & Stay packages here.
Flying & Altitude After Diving
After multiple dives, wait at least 18 hours after your final dive before flying or traveling to significant altitude.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Regular Environmental Park Closures – #RespiraTayrona
Photography courses continue during Tayrona National Park closures at suitable dive sites around Taganga, Santa Marta and outside the official park boundaries.
Why Book With Ocean Lovers Taganga?
The Caribbean reefs around Taganga provide varied subjects and environments in which to practice your photography.
You’ll receive individual feedback on your images, camera positioning, approach and underwater technique.
Good underwater photography starts with good diving. We emphasize stable buoyancy and control so getting the shot never means damaging the reef.
Learn in a professional environment with experienced instructors and opportunities for continued training.
Add camera rental to additional fun dives after your course and continue developing your skills.
Stay directly beside the dive center, making it easy to dive, review your photos and head back underwater.
Capture the Underwater World
Learn the techniques, practice them in the Caribbean and start coming home with better underwater images.
Book your PADI Digital Underwater Photography Specialty in Taganga.
| Package Options | Course + Dives + Stay, Course + Dives |
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