By Travel Editor | Date: 01 Sep' 2018
Bluewater Travel's Photo Workshops
World class dive destinations!
Why Join Our Workshops? - What You Can Expect - Testimonials
Anilao Spring 2019 - Galapagos May 2019 - Sea of Cortez 2019 - Red Sea 2019
Lembeh 2019 - La Paz 2019 - PNG 2019 - Raja Ampat Nov 2019 - Anilao Dec 2019 - Socorro Dec 2019
Visayas, Philippines 2020 - Anilao Spring 2020 - Galapagos May 2020 - SA Sardine Run 2020 - French Polynesia 2020
Galapagos 2020 - Cocos 2020 - Sea of Cortez 2020 - Explore Baja 2020 - Raja Ampat 2020 - Anilao Dec 2020
Why Join Our Photography Workshops?
- 25% off rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo
- No extra cost - A photo workshop on a trip usually costs hundreds of dollars extra. We offer daily photo workshops for free!
- Beneficial to new and experienced photographers alike - All levels of experience are welcome! New photographers will gain the necessary skills to start getting great photos, while our more advanced photographers can benefit from our specialized trips and our 1 on 1 assistance throughout the trip.
- Trips designed to shoot photos - We try to only work with resorts / liveaboards that provide photographer-friendly facilities. The dives guides are also there to enable you to get photos, not to just show you the reef.
- Experienced dive travel experts & photo instructors - Bluewater Travel comes from the same underwater photography enthusiasts behind the uwphotographyguide.com and bluewaterphotostore.com. Click here to learn more about us
Our trip leader Mark Strickland briefing some of the best photo locations for an upcoming dive site
What You Can Expect from Our Photo Workshops
- Daily photo workshops by expert instructors - covering everything from equipment types and selection "whats right for you", high level understanding of what is photography, the concept underwater, lighting techniques, composition techniques, theory and practical hands-on, plus post processing and more!
- Consecutive days of practice & reviews - to keep things fresh in your mind
- Daily photo image reviews - that we critique with you to help you improve through the trip
- Quality time with fellow photographers - sharing information and knowledge, trading ideas, critiques, etc
- And most importantly, unlimited access to an immense depth of knowledge from our photo leaders.
Testimonials
- "The daily workshops were fun and also informative for everyone on our boat, from novice photographers to experienced professionals. We learned tips and tricks about lighting, framing and even post-processing. I have since applied a number of the techniques during future trips and have noticed significant improvement in my photos."
- "He was patient, knowledgeable, organized, and friendly. He had a concern for all of us--travel-wise and photography-wise. He was one of the best. I'm a better shooter as a result of their instruction."
- "This was my first photography workshop, so I didn't know what to expect. They always stopped by to see my photos when I was working on them and offered feedback. They were always eager to answer questions when I had them. They were fun to dive with, too!"
- "Fantastic - very patient with everyone and knowledgeable."
- "Assistance on the boat, and generally accessible attitude, particularly helpful."
- "Bluewater sent an excellent trip leader and teacher. I highly recommend him. He is patient, exceptionally knowledgeable, has an excellent demeanor, and great communication skills. I look forward to going on another workshop."
- "Over many decades of diving, I've gone on a number of photo workshops on liveaboard trips, but none come close to the standard set by Mark Strickland! Every day we had an hour or more discussion about some aspect of underwater photography, including some specialized topics that helped a lot, plus an image review of three or four shots each diver had taken that day. Mark's critiques were always constructive and our photos got steadily better. Mark is also a great guy, fun to travel with, fun to dive with. He never minded being asked for help, either! All in all one of the best trips ever! And we for sure will go on another of his trips soon!"
- Have a non-photographer buddy? No worries! We are also completely non-photographer friendly and always have a few non photographers joining our trips!
ANILAO UNDERWATER PHOTO WORKSHOPS APRIL/May 2019
Anilao | From $1,699
APRIL 25 - MAY 5, 2019 (10 NIGHTS)
Led by Erik Lukas, Mike Bartick & Tommy Stylski
MAY 5 - 12, 2019 (7 NIGHTS)
Led by Erik Lukas, Mike Bartick & TBD
Starting at $1,699 for 7 Nights & $2,299 for 10 Nights
- Debatably one of the best macro diving in the world!
- One of our most popular workshops offered
- Awesome itineraries, packed with diving and photo workshops
- Great resort (Crystal Blue Resort) with all meals included
- Small ‘dive guide to divers’ ratio and long dive times
- Prizes for various photography categories
Galapagos Islands Underwater Photo Workshop 2019
Galapagos | From $7,075
May 13 - 23, 2019
Led by Tommy Stylski | Starting at - $7,075 pp
- Timed for the best hammerhead & iguana encounters, best visibility & water temps
- Daily photo workshops
- Rarely offered 10-night itinerary with 30 dives, extra time at Darwin + 2-3 land tours
- Amazing liveaboard (Galapagos Master) with spacious cabins, indoor lounge and camera preparation area
Sea of Cortez Underwater Photo Workshops 2019
Sea of Cortez | From $2,695
JULY 27 - AUGUST 3, 2019
Led by Renee Capozzola
AUGUST 3 - 10, 2019
Led by Mark Strickland
AUGUST 10 - 17, 2019
Led by Mark Hatter
7 Nights for only $2,695
- The top liveaboard (Rocio Del Mar) sailing in the Sea of Cortez
- Daily photo workshops
- Dive in an area Jacques Cousteau called the Aquarium of the World
- Awesome big animals like whale sharks, sea lions, dolphins, sperm whales and much more
- Easiest liveaboard in the US - fly or drive to Phoenix, AZ
REd Sea UNDERWATER PHOTO WORKSHOP 2019
Red Sea | From $1,445
August 5 - 12, 2019
+ Aug 12 - 18, 2019 (6-Night land extension)
Led by Craig Dietrich | Starting at - $1,595 pp
- FREE daily photo workshops by photo pro Craig Dietrich
- One of the most popular dive destinations in the world with over 1,000 fish species, many of them unique to the Red Sea
- Great itinerary featuring some of Red Sea's finest diving at the Brother Islands and Elphinstone Reef
- Beautiful reefs, lots of big fish and great wrecks
- Luxurious modern liveaboard at an affordable price - the Blue Horizon - with FREE nitrox and airport transfers
Lembeh UNDERWATER PHOTO WORKSHOP 2019
Lembeh | From $1,935
SEPTEMBER 19 - 29, 2019
+ Sep 29 - Oct 2, 2019 (3-Night land extension)
Led by Erik Lukas | Starting at - $1,935 (photo workshop) + $850 (land extension)
- FREE daily photo workshops
- Haven for macro photographers—Lembeh is without doubt the muck diving capital of the world
- Great resort (NAD Lembeh) with beachfront rooms, delicious food (all meals included), free public WiFi and a small pool
- Top dive operation in Lembeh with 2:1 divers to guide ratio
- 26 boat dives + unlimited diving at the resort’s beautiful house reef
- Optional 3-night land extension available
La Paz UNDERWATER PHOTO WORKSHOP 2019
La Paz | From $1,875
OCTOBER 19 - 26, 2019
Led by Scott Gietler | Starting at - $1,875 pp
- Led by Bluewater founder Scott Gielter
- Free daily photo workshops
- Best time to dive La Paz: warm water, great visibility and whale shark season
- Great big animal action: sea lions, whale sharks, mobula rays and huge schools of fish
- Great wrecks & macro opportunity with various nudibranchs, frogfish, blennies, and much more
- Spacious rooms with great amenities (free WiFi, fitness center, bar, pool, etc) at Hyatt Place La Paz
Papua new guinea UNDERWATER PHOTO WORKSHOP 2019
Papua New Guinea | From $3,726
OCT 28 - NOV 6 (9-NIGHT LIVEABOARD TRIP)
+ Nov 6 - 10, 2019 (4 Night land extension)
Led by Mark Strickland | Starting at - $3,726 liveaboard + $2,130 land extension
- FREE daily photo workshops by dive and photo expert Mark Strickland
- Fantastic itinerary covering the best dive sites around Kimbe Bay, Witu Islands and the Fathers Reefs area
- Stunning and highly diverse diving: lush coral gardens, dramatic seamounts, schools of fish, sharks, muck diving, etc
- Spacious boat (MV Febrina) - custom-built for scuba diving
- See the local tribes: Join the 4-night all-inclusive land extension to visit the highlands and see the way of life the Melpa and Huli tribes
Raja Ampat Underwater Photo Workshop 2019
Raja Ampat | From $6,120
November 24 - December 4, 2019
Led by TBD | Starting at - $6,120 pp
- One of the best diving in the world with the highest number of fish species of any place on the planet, great macro, amazing reefs and much more
- Daily photo workshops
- Great itinerary with unlimited diving (incl. night dives) covering Raja Ampat’s best dive sites
- Top liveaboard in the luxury category (Damai I) featuring spacious cabins for max. 12 divers, all-inclusive luxury services, excellent meals, and fantastic crew
ANILAO UNDERWATER PHOTO WORKSHOP December 2019
Anilao | From $1,699
DECEMBER 1 - 8, 2019
Led by Mark Hatter | Price: $1,699 pp
- Debatably one of the best macro diving in the world!
- One of our most popular workshops offered
- Awesome itineraries, packed with diving and photo workshops by photo pro Mark Hatter
- Great resort (Crystal Blue Resort) with all meals included
- Small ‘dive guide to divers’ ratio and long dive times
- Prizes for various photography categories
SOCORRO ISLANDS UNDERWATER PHOTO WORKSHOP Dec 2019
Socorro | From $2,895
DECEMBER 8 - 16, 2019
Led by Erik Lukas | Starting at - $2,895 pp
- Best time to see big animals: giant mantas, hammerheads, silky sharks, humpback whales, whale sharks, dolphins and much more
- FREE daily photo workshops by photo pro Erik Lukas
- Premium photographer & rebreather-friendly boat with great pricing options, intimate group size, spaciousness and luxurious amenities (the Nautilus Under Sea)
- Four guided dives per day (conditions permitting)
BEST OF THE VISAYAS PHOTO WORKSHOP February 2020
Philippines | From $1,699
FEBRUARY 9 - 19, 2020
Led by Mark Hatter | Price: $4,200 pp
- Sail and dive in comfort on one of the most luxurious boats aboard the Philippine Siren
- Many shark species, including thresher sharks, white tips and whale sharks
- Great for both big fish and small critters
- Beginner photographers welcome
- Price includes Nitrox for certified Nitrox divers
ANILAO UNDERWATER PHOTO WORKSHOPS APRIL/MAY 2020
Anilao | From $1,699
APRIL 23 - MAY 3, 2020 (10 NIGHTS)
&
MAY 3 - 10, 2020 (7 NIGHTS)
Trip Leaders: TBD
Starting at $1,699 for 7 Nights & $2,299 for 10 Nights
- Debatably one of the best macro diving in the world!
- One of our most popular workshops offered
- Awesome itineraries, packed with diving and photo workshops
- Great resort (Crystal Blue Resort) with all meals included
- Small ‘dive guide to divers’ ratio and long dive times
- Prizes for various photography categories
GALAPAGOS PHOTO WORKSHOP May 2020
Galapagos | From $7,450
May 18 - 28, 2020
Led by Mark Strickland | Starting at - $7,450 pp
- Rarely offered 10-night trip
- Timed for the best hammerhead encounters, best visibility & water temps
- FREE Daily photo workshops
- Amazing liveaboard (Galapagos Master) with spacious cabins, indoor lounge and camera preparation area
- Extra time at Darwin + 3 land tours
South Africa Sardine Run PHOTO WORKSHOP 2020
South Africa | From $4,499
June 21 - July 3, 2020
Led by Craig Dietrich | Starting at - $4,499 pp
- Best time to witness the Sardine Run: see dolphin super pods, sharks, and humpback whales!
- 5 full days on the water chasing the Sardine Run
- 2 days diving Aliwal Shoal, home to Oceanic Blacktip Sharks, Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Rays, and more!
- 3 days of land-based African safari to see the Big 5: Lions, Leopards, Elephants, Rhino, and Buffalo
- Daily photo workshops by photo pro Craig Dietrich
Grouper Spawning PHOTO WORKSHOP July 2020
French Polynesia | From $6,250
July 2 - 12, 2020
Led by Scott Gietler | Starting at - $6,250 pp
- Timed for the annual grouper spawning event where thousands of marbled groupers gather
- One of the best destinations for sharks with regular sightings of 7 different species
- Hundreds of marbled groupers, huge Napoleon wrasse and bottlenose dolphins
- Sail and dive in comfort with the French Polynesia Master: one of the most luxurious boats in the area
- Daily underwater photo instruction at no extra cost
- Led by Bluewater founder Scott Gielter
- Beginner photographers welcome
gALAPAGOS PHOTO WORKSHOPS jULY 2020
Galapagos | From $5,850
JULY 6 - 13, 2020
&
JULY 20 - 27, 2020
Led by Craig Dietrich | Starting at - $5,850 pp
- Timed for the best hammerhead encounters, best visibility & water temps
- FREE Daily photo workshops
- Amazing liveaboard (Galapagos Master) with spacious cabins, indoor lounge and camera preparation area
Cocos Island UNDERWATER PHOTO WORKSHOP July 2020
Cocos Island | From $3,999
July 25 - August 4, 2020
Led by Mark Strickland | Starting at - $5,199 $3,999 pp
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: $1,200 OFF
- FREE Daily photo workshops by photo expert Mark Strickland
- One of the best big animal dive destinations
- See whale sharks, schooling hammerheads, mantas, turtles, and much more
- Spacious & photographer-friendly liveaboard: the Okeanos Aggressor I
- Local beer and wine included
SEA OF CORTEZ UNDERWATER PHOTO WORKSHOPS 2019
Sea of Cortez | From $2,695
JULY 18 - 25, 2020
Trip Leader: TBD
JULY 25 - AUGUST 1, 2020
Led by Renee Capozzola
7 Nights for only $2,695
- The top liveaboard (Rocio Del Mar) sailing in the Sea of Cortez
- Daily photo workshops
- Dive in an area Jacques Cousteau called the Aquarium of the World
- Awesome big animals like whale sharks, sea lions, dolphins, sperm whales and much more
- Easiest liveaboard in the US - fly or drive to Phoenix, AZ
Explore Baja PHOTO WORKSHOP october 2020
Sea of Cortez | From $4,295
October 3 - 15, 2020
Trip Leader: TBD | Price: $4,295 pp
- Daily photography workshops by photo pro at no extra cost, suitable for beginners and experienced photographers alike
- Trip designed to shoot photos - We select liveaboards that provide photographer-friendly facilities. The dive guides are also there to enable you to get photos, not just show you the reef
- Unique itinerary sailing the entire length of the Sea of Cortez from south to north
- See the unexpected in remote locations: dolphins, sea lions, whales, mantas etc
- Sail with one of the best liveaboards in the Sea of Cortez, the Rocio Del Mar
- Easy travel: fly into San Jose del Cabo to start the trip and end in Phoenix, Arizona
Raja Ampat PHOTO WORKSHOP December 2020
Raja Ampat | From $6,120
December 4 - 14, 2020
Led by Mark Hatter | Starting at - $6,120 pp
- One of the best diving in the world: highest number of fish and coral species in the world, great macro, amazing reefs and much more
- FREE daily photo workshops
- Great itinerary with unlimited diving covering Raja Ampat’s best dive sites
- One of Indonesia’s most luxurious liveaboards: the Damai I
- All-inclusive price: taxes, port fees, full rental gear, laundry, massages, Nitrox, beer and 1 glass of wine at dinner included (park fee excluded)
ANILAO UNDERWATER PHOTO WORKSHOP DECEMBER 2020
Anilao | From $1,699
DECEMBER 6 - 13, 2020
Trip Leader: TBD | Price: $1,699 pp
- Debatably one of the best macro diving in the world!
- One of our most popular workshops offered
- Awesome itineraries, packed with diving and photo workshops
- Great resort (Crystal Blue Resort) with all meals included
- Small ‘dive guide to divers’ ratio and long dive times
- Prizes for various photography categories
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