Underwater Portraiture with Craig Parry

Experience a masterclass in underwater photography with Craig Parry, multi award-winning oceanic and nature photographer of international acclaim. Featuring a model and underwater set, this event will be held in the Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre and attendees will be actively shooting in the water so that you can learn Craig's technique first-hand.

Course outline:

• Craig will teach you how to shoot manual mode on the Sony mirrorless system
• Learn underwater composition
• How to light your subject underwater
• Craig will discuss his secrets to make you a better underwater photographer
• Learn how to edit photos you capture underwater with Lightroom and Photoshop
• Craig will discuss how to set up and care for your underwater gear

Attendees will also receive a complimentary print of their best shot, and are encouraged to share their images to social media after the event, with the best shot of the day winning an additional prize! Underwater housings are being provided by Aquatech.

Tickets to Craig's workshops normally run at $550 per person, so this is a significant discount for those attending this event. Maximum 10 attendees, so book your ticket now to avoid disappointment.

Itinerary

• 9.30: Arrival - get parked, checked in, wetsuits on and get ready.
• 10:00-12.00: 2hrs spent shooting with Craig and the Model in the Pool
• 12.00 - 12.45: Shower and refreshments break
• 12.45 - 15:00: Editing Session with Craig

What will be provided for you

• All cameras, lenses and underwater housings will be provided (if you have your own underwater housing you are welcome to bring it but it is not required)
• Light Food and Drinks

Craig Parry Bio

Growing up in Byron Bay along the coastline of Northern NSW, Australia, it was his parent’s gift of a disposable water proof camera at five years old that set him on the path to his passion. While most kids his age were reading comics, Craig was immersing himself in early editions of National Geographic and when he turned 13 years old he spent all his savings on a 35mm SLR – a move that ultimately set the course for Craig’s future. Entirely self-taught, Craig worked hard at his craft before making a life-changing decision and becoming a full-time professional photographer in 2004 – a defining moment in Craig’s life.

Today his fine art photography offers a unique insight into the world around us. Primarily focusing upon marine and landscape imagery, subjects are presented in their natural environment in a manner which seeks to connect audiences with the environment. Portraying the obvious as abstract, Craig’s images are engaging and beautiful at the same time.

As Sony Ambassador his work regularly sees him traveling to all corners of the globe in pursuit of new adventures and unique encounters, and he can often be found working with the likes of National Geographic, Tourism Australia and Disney.

Craig’s stature as a leading nature photographer has indisputably been confirmed as his work has taken out top honour in numerous prestigious competitions including:

• 1st Place – The Ghost – Competition: Golden Turtle International Photography Competition – Category: The Under Water World (2017)
• 1st Place – Life & Death – Competition: International Landscape Photographer of the Year – Category: International Landscape Photograph of the Year (2014)
• 1st Place – Fin Swipe – Competition: International Photographer of the Year – Category: Underwater Photograph of the Year (2014)
• Additionally acclaimed masterworks include Emergence and Surface Tension.

• Wetsuit 
• towel 
• Mask + snorkel 
• Water Bottle 
• Memory Card 
• Hard Drive (to take images home)