Underwater Photographer Workshops
Hands On Workshops
Brett offers group or private underwater photography workshops at his underwater studio in Long Beach, California, & select locations worldwide.
Our group and one-on-one underwater portrait photography workshops offer a hands-on approach to learning or upskilling your underwater photography, whether it’s gear, lighting, or working with models, Brett has over 10 years of underwater portrait photography experience to draw on & share.
Topics covered include
Basic Skills
- Types of gear/uses
- Gear maintenance
- Terminology
- Camera settings
- Lens choices
- Basic underwater physics
- Shoot safety/common dangers
- Open water vs closed water shooting
- Working with models/communication
- Breath-hold techniques
- Fabric/wardrobe choices
- Staying steady underwater
- Working with Natural & Artificial light
- Dealing with unpredictability
- Post shoot tasks
- Post production (colour correction and basic retouch)
Advanced Skills
- Strobes vs natural light
- Strobes vs video lights
- Gear choices
- Underwater light physics
- Triggering strobes
- “Dry” Strobes
- “Wet” Strobes
- On Camera strobes
- Lighting only from above
- Lighting only from underwater
- Mixing light sources
- Using Coloured Gels
- Shaping light
- Special effects
- Post production
Upcoming Workshops
25 April 2024
Underwater Studio Photography (Australia)
Sydney, Australia
Covering the basic and advanced techniques for Underwater Portrait Studio Photography in a one day workshop.
24 May 2024
Introduction to Underwater Photography
Long Beach Underwater Studio, California
Beginners guide to underwater photography.
7-9 June 2024
Underwater Studio Photography
Long Beach Underwater Studio, California
A 3 day workshop covering the basic and advanced techniques for Underwater Portrait Studio Photography.
13-15 September 2024
Underwater Studio Photography
Long Beach Underwater Studio, California
A 3 day workshop covering the basic and advanced techniques for Underwater Portrait Studio Photography.
Online Mentoring
90 Min Mentoring Session
Online one-on-one mentoring is a great way to get access to Brett’s personal attention and experience. Our 90min underwater photography mentoring sessions are held over Skype, Zoom, or Google Meet, and include:
- General advice & feedback
- Technical/lighting techniques
- Editing & post-production
- Sales & business advice
- Finding your style
- Posing & working with models underwater
- Workflow
90 min Mentoring Session: $399
60 Min Portfolio Review Session
Unsure which of your images have the most impact and show your skills? Brett’s portfolio reviews are a great way to get feedback on your images from an independent viewer, and make your portfolio stronger.
- Gain insights from a seasoned professional
- Receive specific, constructive criticism tailored to your individual style and goals.
- Identify strengths to build upon and areas for improvement
- Understand how your work aligns with current trends and standards within the photography industry.
60 min Portfolio Review: $299