Have you ever wanted to capture those exciting moments of your dive trip to take home with you? With the Digital Underwater Photography class, students will learn the basics of underwater photography to help improve their photography skills. Topics include underwater housing prep and care, proper exposure, strobe use, white balance, as well as other tips and tricks. The course is taught by Divemaster Jim Leemhuis, one of the most experienced and talented photographers on staff. The course takes place over two nights: first, a classroom session covering underwater photography techniques, critical tips, and digital photo editing lessons. The second night is focused on putting your new skills to work in the pool with Jim coaching you on the in-water techniques. This course is even more comprehensive than the basic PADI class because Jim even provides you with your own tutorial DVD with interactive video on photography techniques and photo editing!

Don’t own an underwater camera? No problem! New Horizons has complete cameras for rent for students who are taking this course. For $50 you will have use of an underwater camera for the course. Just let Jim know that you need one.

Dates & Times:
Thursday, March 22nd, 7:00pm – 10:00pm: Classroom session
Tuesday, March 27th, 8:00pm – 11:00pm: Diving & photography session

Prerequisite: Open Water Diver or other beginner scuba certification
Course fee: $225 for two or more students, or $325 for individual private lessons. Add $50 to rent a digital underwater camera for the course.
Included with Course: PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Guide (textbook) and slate, custom digital underwater tutorial DVD with GIMP photo editing software, PADI certification card, and scuba kit rental.
Required Personal Equipment: Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Personal Digital U/W Camera
Suggested to Bring to Classes: Personal digital camera instruction manual, laptop computer (PC) to practice photo editing. Free photo editing software, GIMP, will be supplied to use.

*** BONUS COURSE OFFER:
Because good buoyancy control and comfort is so critical to being a successful underwater photographer, students who take either of the courses above can also take the Peak Performance Buoyancy Clinic on March 29 at a discounted rate of $60. The buoyancy clinic includes a classroom and a pool session with personalized coaching. You can even bring your camera for practice! Click here to read more about the Peak Performance Buoyancy Clinic.

Questions? Click here to contact instructor Jim Leemhuis for more information.

If you want to sign up for the course, simply come to New Horizons to sign up and get your course materials.

Has it been more than six months since you were diving? Are you going on a scuba vacation and the dive shop where you are going said you need a refresher or review course? This is a great way to make sure you are sharp on your skills and are ready to step off the back of the boat. Our one night Scuba Review is for divers who are certified at any level who want to refresh their skills and techniques before their trip. Why waste your first couple of vacation dives trying to iron out problems?

Come in to sign up for the review, and you will receive a comprehensive workbook to go through in advance of your review night. It leads you through a basic scuba knowledge review at your own pace. Then one of our staff members will finish the informational review with you in the classroom, then take you to the pool for a couple of hours of water work. When you have completed the evening, you will receive a sticker for your certification card that shows you went through the program (see below). We can also certify that you completed the review in your log book.

Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Cost: $75 per person
Limit: 6
Prerequisite: certified beginner diver from any scuba agency

We require advance payment to insure that the review will take place. Please come to New Horizons to sign up and confirm your scuba review. Thanks!