Underwater Photography Classes

Tanks and other rental equipment are available form Blue Heron Bridge Scuba located near the bridge.

Two days of photography at the famous Blue Heron Bridge, Riviera Beach, FL. It's known for the diversity of macro photo subjects. It is a shore dive in calm water. The beach is smooth, gently sloping sand, easy entry, great for all levels of Divers

The class includes the PADI Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty Course Level 2 Certification.

Welcome to the exciting world of underwater digital photography.

Nothing has changed photography so much in the last decade more than the introduction of digital photography. Digital cameras use electronics and computing techniques to produce images instead of film and chemicals. Digital photography has made taking good photographs above and below the surface easier than ever.

Whether you are new to digital photography or an experienced shooter, you will benefit from classes designed to meet your needs.

Editing and Managing your Photos in Lightroom

Learn how to import your photos into your computer, catalog, edit, print and export your photographs to your favorite social media site, website or share with your friend via email.

A good digital workflow is the most efficient way to get the most from your photographs.

We will also be covering editing techniques using Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop to improve your underwater photographs.

Olympus Demo Days at Dutch Springs

Equipment is available to try any weekend starting mid May 2016. Send me an email with your request then pick up the equipment at the Olympus tent on the student side.

Olympus OM-D/E-M1

On the leading edge of the imaging technology curve with the new 16MP Live MOS Image Sensor, Dual Autofocus – combining Contrast and on-chip Phase Detection AF.

High-speed sequential shooting as fast as 10fps can be accomplished when using the Tracking AF (C-AF + Tr), which works in tandem with the Autofocus to follow your subject. 6fps in C-AF.

Dust-proof & Splash-proof Construction

Dust, Splash, Freezeproof, full magnesium alloy construction, an intuitive dial and control layout with customizable direct control buttons, and an interactive “all-control” electronic viewfinder, in a portable, light weight body..

All New Sensor

A new 16-megapixel Live MOS image sensor for rich tonal expression, increased dynamic range and support for a maximum 25,600 maximum ISO.

Viewfinder

For photographers who prefer composing their shots using an eye-level viewfinder, the OM-D E-M1 has a new, interactive high-definition EVF features a 2.36 million dot resolution, an impressive 1.48x magnification, 16ms image display lag, eye sensor for automatic switching between the EVF and monitor and intuitive functionality for real-time viewing of any shooting situation.

Rear Monitor

Its tilting, touch screen display makes focusing, choosing AF points, releasing the shutter, swiping through images in playback and changing settings effortless

Wireless Flash Control

Wireless flash transmission channel settings enable selection of the flash/no flash for groups of multiple flash units. In addition, it allows TTL auto, auto and manual models to be set;offers a bounce and swivel head;and flash coverage is automatically adjusted in several steps to correspond to the image area when zooming.

Image Stabilization

The OM-D E-M1 is equipped with the world’s first 5-Axis image stabilization system with IS-Auto. 5-Axis IS compensates for vertical, horizontal and rotational camera shake that conventional 2-axis systems could not. 5-Axis IS is built into the camera body to ensure stabilization with all lenses and makes stable movie recording possible.

Exposure Control

The E-M1 provides DSLR quality in low light photos with an increased ISO sensitivity to 25,600.

Wi-Fi Function

Take control of your OM-D E-M1, without touching it! Using the O.I. Share app, you can preview your composition, choose the AF point and release the shutter;perfect for tripod or portrait shooting.

Shutter

The OM-D E-M1 has a 1/8000 second high-speed mechanical shutter, allowing you to freeze quick-moving action without blurring. Use prime lenses at their maximum aperture to capture beautifully defocused background images in bright daylight.