La Paz Underwater Photo Workshop Oct 2023

Join us at Hyatt Place La Paz for our underwater photo workshop in La Paz. Big animals, reefs & wrecks with Mobula Ray night dives.

OCTOBER 14 - 21, 2023

Trip Leader: Dan Bishop

7 Nights, double occupancy: Only $2,349

7 Nights, single occupancy: Only $2,999

Prices are per person.

Why Join This Trip?

25% off rental photo gear from Bluewater Photo
Daily photo workshops and image reviews
Best time to dive La Paz: warm water, great visibility, and timed to coincide with the start of whale shark season
Great big animal action: sea lions, whale sharks, mobula rays, and huge schools of fish
Great wrecks & macro opportunities 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

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Package Inclusions

Daily photo workshops
Roundtrip airport transfers from Cabo San Lucas (SJD) or La Paz (LAP)
7 nights single accommodation in a standard room at Hyatt Place La Paz with daily breakfast buffet
3 days of 2 tank boat dives
2 days of 3 tank boat dives
1 day of 2 tank boat dives plus night dive with mobula rays (based on season)
Option to substitute one afternoon dive with an afternoon whale shark snorkel if the season is opened by authorities
Lunch and drinks on dive days aboard the dive boat
6 days park entrance fees
Divemaster during the diving days

EXCLUSIONS

Nitrox and 100psi tank: $150USD per person for the trip
Full Rental Scuba gear: $170USD per week
Meals not listed in inclusions
Gratuities
Travel Insurance: click here to learn more about our preferred plan

TRIP TYPE

This trip is a PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP. It will be led by one of our photo instructors and will include daily underwater photography tutorials, in-water photography support, and one-to-one advice and guidance as required.

What to expect from our Photo Workshops

Daily photo workshops - Your photo instructor will schedule seminars each day on topics including, but not limited to, equipment type and selection, the concept of underwater photography, lighting and composition techniques, and post-processing. They will also include topics relevant to the location and your experience.
In-water support - Where possible, each dive group will spend time underwater with the photo instructor, receiving in-water support and guidance on their shooting techniques. Participants can also request in-water assistance during the workshop and the photo instructor will do his or her best to accommodate all requests.
Consecutive days of practice & review - Each day you will have the opportunity to practice the techniques and skills learned in the previous day’s tutorials. If you are new to underwater photography you will likely see a vast improvement in just a few days.
Daily photo image reviews - You are strongly encouraged to bring your laptop, a thumb drive, edit your photos, and submit your shots for review from both the instructor and your peers. These are fun and interactive sessions encouraging you to improve throughout the trip.
Quality time with fellow photographers - Both new and experienced photographers from past workshops have expressed the advantages of joining a trip with like-minded divers with a passion for underwater photography.
Suitable for everyone - New and experienced photographers are welcome on all our trips. Gain the necessary skills to start shooting great photos, increase your confidence in finding the best underwater shots, or hone specific skills. We also encourage non-photographers to join, as many of them really enjoy the daily photo reviews, learning about underwater photography, and some have even returned to a photo workshop with an underwater camera setup!

Enjoy free, unlimited access to a wealth of knowledge and advice from your photo instructor.

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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.

To get an idea as to what the trip is like, read our 2022 La Paz Underwater Photo Workshop Recap!

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.

Schedule

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.

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About Hyatt Place La paz

Newly constructed, Hyatt Place is located right next to the dive shop and the dive boat. It is right on the water, and is within walking distance of multiple restaurants, with a free shuttle service to downtown La Paz (to even more restaurant options). The rooms are very spacious and feature a modern design.

Resort amenities

Fitness center
Pool
Restaurant on site
All-day dining
Bar
Pet friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Meeting facilities
24/7 Gym

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TRIP LEADER

Dan is a passionate underwater photographer based in northern Virginia. He did his first dive at age 14 and has been an avid photographer for more than 25 years. Dan started out as a skydiving photographer and videographer, and then took that passion underwater. Since then, he has spent as much time underwater as possible, often with one or both of his daughters. Dan loves sharing his photography knowledge with others and is experienced with both wide angle and macro photography. Dan’s other interests include woodworking, wake surfing/boarding, mountain biking, motorcycling, and travel.