
La Paz Photo Workshop November 2025

November 01 - November 08 , 2025
Stunning Reefs & Corals

Wreck Diving
Great Night Dives
Free Photo Workshops

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The Marine Waterfront Hotel Standard Room




Double Occupancy
$2,499 per personSingle Occupancy
$3,089 per personInclusions
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Trip type
Photography Workshop
This trip is a PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP. It will be led by one of our photo instructors who will provide daily instructional tutorials, in-water photography support (when appropriate), and one-to-one advice and guidance, as required. Each workshop offers a bespoke syllabus, crafted by the trip leader and detailed on the trip webpage. While our Photography Workshops are aimed at divers with an interest in underwater photography, anyone is welcome to join.
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Trip Overview
Trip Overview
Big animal action like never before! Watch sea lions, cormorants, rays, and huge schools of fish before your very eyes. Get in the water with multiple whale sharks and interact with playful sea lions. See dozens of mobula rays feed during a very unique night dive. Potential to see turtles, mobula rays, octopus, giant morays, dolphins, beautiful nudibranchs, giant jawfish, frogfish, stunning blennies, and seahorses. This is the best time to dive La Paz, with warm water, great visibility, and possible whale sharks.
NOTE: Over the last couple of years we have received reports that some visitors have been charged a tax for bringing their camera housing into the country. Please click here for details on how to navigate this issue should it arise.
To get an idea as to what the trip is like, read our 2023 La Paz Underwater Photo Workshop Recap!
Diving Conditions
La Paz offers encounters with sea lions, whale sharks, and rich macro life in the Sea of Cortez.
- Water Temperature: Around 25–28°C (77–82°F).
- Visibility: Ranges from 15 to 30 meters (50 to 100 feet).
- Depth Range: Dives typically between 10 to 30 meters (33 to 100 feet).
- Diving Difficulty: Suitable for all levels; some sites may have moderate currents.
Sample Itinerary
Daily pick-ups are at 8:00 am for diving. The time out on the water each day can vary depending on how close the dive sites are, but generally, you will be back to the hotel by 3:00 pm. Workshop sessions and image reviews are generally held upon returning from the dive boat.
Webinar Discussion About The Trip
And check out this video from one of our previous trips!
Recommended Scuba Gear
Download our full scuba gear guide to La Paz, Bluewater Travel guests receive 10% OFF! Click the image below to download (PDF).
- 5mm Wetsuit. Waterproof W7 5mm wetsuit. This suit has a great design with side pockets and wrist and ankle seals. The front zip makes donning and doffing easy.
- Mask. Mares x Vision Ultra Liquidskin. Extremely comfortable and wide lenses for optimal vision during photography.
- Fins. Mares Volo full foot fins. Ideal water temperature for closed heel fins and easy to travel with since no booties are required.
- BCD. Oceanic travelight BCD. A great option for travel, available in 2 colors, back inflator for that perfect trim.
- Snorkel. Mares Ergo Dry snorkel. A dry snorkel that is designed to reduce drag allowing effortless movement in the water
- Dive computer. Garmin G2. Great for tracking your snorkeling activities, freediving and scuba dives.
- GPS tracking device. Garmin In InReach Mini. for that what if I get lost moment. Keeps you in contact with emergency services.
- Dry Bag. Stahlsac Abyss Duffel Dive bag. Comes in different sizes, weather proof and super durable. Great for travel.
- Regulator. Mares Ultra 62X. Consistent air supply no matter what depth. This is a versatile option and can be used in cold water, too.
Tick list
Recommended Photo Gear
La Paz is well known for it’s big game encounters, including plenty of pelagics and whalesharks, so needless to say, you have to pack your wide angle lens and dome ports.
Action Cam / Smartphone Options:
Action Camera housings for the GoPro hero 13 in a Weefine WFH-GP1 Housing with a Weefine Tray and a wide angle wet lens for wide angle shooting, and some weefine video lights to bring back the color underwater.
We recommend the Weefine WFH07 underwater housing, which caters for most smartphones. Add a Weefine tray for more control, and you will be ready to go.
Compact Camera Options:
Sony RX100 VII Camera with a Nauticam RX100VII Housing with a WWL-1b wet lens for wide angle shooting
Full Frame Mirrorless Options:
With fast moving subjects, autofocus is the key. The Nikon z8 in a Marelux z8 underwater housing with a Nikon z14-30mm lens, with a Marelux dome port, supported by their popular Apollo S strobes.
Accommodations
About The Marine Waterfront Hotel
The Marine Waterfront Hotel in La Paz, Mexico, offers a convenient location less than 5 minutes away from downtown and the main beaches. With a recent full renovation, the hotel boasts a brand-new, modern style that sets it apart as one of the top choices among accommodations in the area. The hotel's prime location provides easy access to both the city center and the beautiful beaches, making it an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the vibrant downtown scene or relax on the sandy shores.
One of the standout features of this hotel is its spectacular ocean views. Guests have the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking scenes of the ocean, creating a serene and picturesque atmosphere. Additionally, the hotel's strategic location offers the chance to witness some of the most unique sunsets, providing the perfect backdrop for a memorable stay.
Resort Amenities
- Swimming pool
- Jacuzzi
- Wading pool
- Pool loungers
- Nautilus Spa
- Massages
- Garden
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Business services
- Audiovisual equipment
- Space for social and business events
- Internet access in public areas
- Car rental service
- Tours agency
- Free parking lot
- Cleaning service
- Laundry/ironing/dry cleaning service
- Medical service
- Taxi service
- Bicycle rental
Fun Baja
Bluewater partners with Fun Baja, one of La Paz’s most experienced and versatile operators, for this dynamic underwater adventure in the Sea of Cortez. Known for their professional crew and diverse fleet, Fun Baja brings together a range of boats to maximize each day’s potential based on conditions and sightings.
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About the Trip Leader

Bryan Blauvelt
Bryan began diving in 1991 at the age of 12, and first picked up a camera shortly thereafter in a high school photography course. It didn’t take long until these two interests merged, but it wasn’t until 20 years, a career as a web developer, and a wife and two sons later that he became more serious about creating underwater images that captivate.
Based outside of Houston, Texas, Bryan now works seasonally as a scuba instructor and trip leader for Texan Scuba. He travels the world in search of mind-blowing reef scenery and creature encounters, from nudibranchs to humpback whales. Bryan gets in 150+ photography dives per year and has participated in many Bluewater workshops over the years, as both a customer and a trip leader.
Awards:
UPY2024 - Up & Coming - 3rd Place
UPY2025 - Macro - 2nd Place
How to Get There
Flight Information
Guests can fly into La Paz Airport (LAP) or Los Cabos International Airport (SJD). Transfers to the hotel are included for arrival at either airport, but if you arrive at SJD you may have to wait for the next transfer time (SJD is further from the hotel, so guests will be picked up in groups). Guests arriving into LAP will be picked up individually upon arrival for transfer to the hotel.
Flight Package
Our group trips attract guests from all over the globe and many of our customers prefer to book their own flights to take advantage of mileage points or credit card discounts. For these reasons, flights are not included in our group trip packages.
However, we are more than happy to work with you to find the best travel itinerary for your trip and will gladly give suggestions and advice, even if you make the final booking. We will check through your travel reservations at any time to ensure they fit with the trip schedule and can give recommendations on transit hotels and day tours where needed.
If you would like us to book flights and transit hotels for domestic and/or international travel on your behalf, we are also happy to arrange this. Please be advised that there is a ticketing fee for this service. Contact Us for more information.
Payment Schedule
- Deposit: $800 to confirm your spot
- Payment 2: $1,000 due 1 March 2025
- Balance: due 1 July 2025
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