THE
CAMERA has become an integral part of our culture. Like the automobile,
there's at least one in every family. And like the automobile,
just about everybody can use one.
But
snapping pictures is not photography. Photography is an art and
a science. It can be quite technical. This is especially true
for underwater photography.
Water
is an opaque medium. Available light is rapidly diminished at
depth. Currents, surge, and most subjects are continually in motion.
An underwater photographer must learn how to overcome the inherent
problems of the medium through proper use of his equipment.
When
you attain mastery of your camera and its controls in this unique
environment, you can unleash your creative instincts and create
photographic art.
Photography
is also a hobby. It's meant to be fun. We believe in teaching
a course that is simple and to the point. And fun!
The
school curriculum includes a variety of workshops and and programs.
Courses are designed to introduce, identify, and teach underwater
photography to those who have little or no prior knowledge of
photography, either topside or underwater, as well as to enhance
the skills of the intermediate and advanced photographers. Our
goal is to help you achieve images as beautiful as the subjects
we encounter in the underwater world.
About
Joe Liburdi
Joe
Liburdi has been a man of the sea since 1952 when a friend handed
him a regulator and told him to "Blow and go!" Five
decades later Joe is as inspired by the sea and its inhabitants
as he was then.
Joe
Liburdi is one of diving's pioneers. He's been a PADI instructor
since 1969, a retailer since 1972. He is the recipient of PADI's
prestigious Distinguished Achievement Award, and his photography
has been featured in major publications worldwide. He and Cara
Sherman have co-authored five books on underwater photography,
including The New Guide to
Sea & Sea.
School
Curriculum
Introduction
to Underwater Photography
One
2-hour session
What
kind of equipment will you need? What are the choices? How much
do you have to spend? Answers to these questions and more in an
informative and money saving workshop that covers:
Course
Fee: $250.00
*
MX-10 and Seamaster Pro EX cameras are available for use free
of charge. Student provides film, film processing and batteries.
Underwater
Video
Discover
how fun and easy it is to capture the underwater world with
video. Learn all about the latest camcorders and housings. Learn
the basic techniques of shooting professional quality footage.
Learn video editing. Instruction customized. Ask about our underwater
video club.
Travel
Photo Workshops
Take
a fun-filled diving vacation with Joe Liburdi and receive professional
instruction in underwater photography. The workshop includes
daily sessions with underwater assignments and personal assessments
and is tailored to suit the individual's skills and interests.
Participants must furnish their own camera systems.
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