Introduction to Underwater Photography

Name: Introduction to Underwater Photography - Session 1
Start: 2024-10-01T19:30:00Z
End: 2024-10-01T21:00:00Z
Location: Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.

Brett Lobwein

Image: Alpha 7S (A7S)

Brett Lobwein

Advocate

Introduction to Underwater Photography

Brett Lobwein

Image: Reflection

Brett Lobwein

Advocate

Introduction to Underwater Photography

Brett Lobwein

Scene Festival

Dive into underwater photography. Getting started. Gear and tips.

About the event

Are you looking at taking your camera underwater and don't know where to start?

Discover the fascinating world of underwater photography in this immersive online workshop. Learn how to capture stunning images of marine life and underwater landscapes. I will introduce some technical skills and focus on the equipment required for this unique form of photography. Explore the creative possibilities and unleash your inner artist beneath the waves.

What body, lens, housings, dome, lights, strobes, depth rating..... All these decisions (and costs) can make getting into underwater photography seem quite scary. Hopefully by the end of the zoom session you will be able dive right into starting capturing the ocean.

Techniques covered

Water skills needed before you put a camera in your hands
Equipment needed, how water changes optics and how to work with it
Surf Housings Vs Dive Housings
Light underwater, natural and artificial
Challenges of the water column

What to bring

Yourself, this is just an introduction session.

Event FAQs (For general FAQs, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions page)

Is there a minimum number of attendees required for this event to go ahead? If so, what is the cutoff date?

Can minors (under 18) register for this event if accompanied by a responsible adult who also books their own ticket?

Yes

I have more questions. Can I contact the host?

Sure, drop me a message via the Scene messaging.

Suitable for all levels Nature / wildlife Underwater

Session 1 - Tue 1 Oct 2024, 7:30PM - 9:00PM (UTC+10) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney (Closed)

Tue 1 Oct 2024, 7:30PM - 9:00PM (UTC+10) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

Suitable for all levels

~~A$0 per/person~~

Online meeting details will be emailed to you with the booking confirmation.

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Advocate

Brett Lobwein

Brett Lobwein is a passionate and environmentally-minded photographer based in Sydney, Australia. Having grown up on the waterways of the Port Hacking River in ...

I was panicked when Sony Scene didn't send me link to the event & Brett send me the link directly, event was absolutely informative, inspiring & valuable”

Ani Christiani, Introduction to Underwater Photography

My Gear

A-Mount 2.0X Tele Converter

I really enjoyed the underwater photography presentation by Brett. He knows his subject well and I learned a lot.”

Madeline Gill, Introduction to Underwater Photography