Everything you need to create beautiful underwater images
Taking the guesswork out of your underwater photography journey!
If you are an underwater photographer, chances are your dive trips are planned around underwater photography.
There are so many places to visit, but are they the right destinations for what you want to shoot – and are the operators photographer-friendly?
You spend a lot of money travelling and you need to be sure you’ll be visiting the right destination and using the right operator.
That’s where we come in! We offer group dive trips tailormade for underwater photographers – to the right locations, using the best operators.
We’ve done the research, chatted to our extensive international network of underwater photographers and have often already visited the destination to make sure it is the best option for you.
You might find space is limited on our trips, but that is to ensure that the resort can realistically handle our group, ensuring that everyone has a great time.
That being said, although our destinations are chosen with underwater photographers in mind, all divers are welcome to join us.
10 nights & 24 boat dives FULLY BOOKED
Join me on an extraordinary 10-night macro underwater photography workshop in Lembeh in May 2025!
Immerse yourself in the mystical waters of Lembeh, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, and embark on a journey to capture the awe-inspiring beauty of the underwater world through macro photography.
Whether you are a beginner looking to enhance your skills, or an experienced macro photographer seeking new inspiration, this workshop is designed to take your underwater macro photography to new depths.
Key Learnings
By the end of the trip, you will be able to:
With this comprehensive workshop approach, you’ll gain a deep understanding of macro and critter photography, refine your techniques, and take your underwater images to new heights. Join us on this incredible journey of exploration and learning as we capture the beauty and intricacy of the underwater world together.
The Workshop
The focus of this workshop is to dive deep into the world of macro and critter photography. Daily workshops will cover different aspects of macro underwater photography, teaching you everything you need to know to make beautiful, tack-sharp, and creative images.
Pre-Workshop Coaching
Your workshop begins before you even leave home with a 30-minute one-on-one Zoom coaching/Q&A session. I want you to arrive feeling confident and ready to immerse yourself in your macro underwater photography adventure!
Progressive Lessons
Each day’s lessons build on what you have previously learned. Illustrated talks will provide you with valuable advice and fresh ideas to try out on your next dives.
Image Review Sessions
Daily image review sessions will help analyse the strengths of captured images and identify areas for improvement. Gain inspiration and suggestions from the work produced by other participants. This collaborative and supportive environment fosters growth and creativity.
The Diving
Lembeh Strait is celebrated globally for its “muck diving,” where the seemingly barren black volcanic sand reveals an astonishing variety of marine creatures. Expect to encounter fascinating subjects like nudibranchs, frogfish, coconut and mimic octopus, and various invertebrates.
Dive Conditions
Visibility ranges from 10 to 15 metres, with water temperatures between 26 and 29 degrees Celsius, allowing for comfortable diving in a 3mm wetsuit.
Daily Boat Dives
Three daily boat dives provide access to diverse sites, and optional extra night dives add a thrilling dimension to the underwater experience.
Personalized Experience
1 guide for every two photographers ensures dedicated attention and expertise.
Throughout the trip, we will organize dives in small groups, allowing for ample time to practice your macro photography techniques. Capture stunning images of Lembeh’s weird and wonderful macro subjects with the guidance and support needed to elevate your skills.
The Resort
We will be staying and diving with Dive Into Lembeh, a tranquil and picturesque dive resort perfectly situated for an unparalleled underwater photography experience. This serene retreat offers convenient access to world-famous house reef dive sites, “Hairball” and “Aw Shucks,” available daily between 08:00 and 18:00.
Dive Centre
Features a spacious camera room and dedicated camera rinse tanks, ensuring your equipment is always ready for the next dive.
Guest Facilities
There’s a gear locker room with rinse tanks and showers, and the dive guides are trained in camera handling and finding amazing critters for you to photograph in Lembeh’s unique underwater environment.
Dining
All meals are served in the open-air restaurant and bar, with experienced chefs preparing a delightful selection of local and international dishes.
Accommodation
Choose from two types of accommodation, offered on a first-booked, first-confirmed basis:
Seaview Bungalows
These stand-alone bungalows boast their own private Japanese-style onsen (hot tub) on the balcony. Inside, you’ll find spacious rooms equipped with TV, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, minibar, safe, and an ensuite, semi-open western-style bathroom with a walk-in shower. Drinking water is provided in the form of a five-gallon hot and cold-water dispenser, with tea and coffee facilities available for your use.
Longhouse Rooms
Most suitable for single travellers, these rooms provide a more affordable option. These three rooms under one roof do not have a TV or hot tub but still offer air conditioning, a minibar, a safe, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Drinking water is provided in the form of a five-gallon hot and cold-water dispenser, with tea and coffee facilities available for your use.
Whether you are an aspiring underwater macro photographer or a seasoned enthusiast, this 10-night workshop in Lembeh promises an unforgettable experience filled with stunning macro photography opportunities and the chance to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for capturing the intricate beauty of the underwater world.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to elevate your macro underwater photography skills and create a remarkable portfolio of Lembeh’s mesmerizing macro life.
Reserve your place now and embark on a journey that will forever transform the way you capture the minute wonders beneath the waves.
PRICE: SOLD OUT
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11 nights & 27 boat dives – FULLY BOOKED
Join us on an exciting 11-night underwater photography workshop in Lembeh, North Sulawesi, Indonesia! Immerse yourself in the mystical waters of Lembeh and embark on a journey to capture the awe-inspiring beauty of the underwater world through both your macro and wide-angle lenses.
Why Lembeh?
Lembeh Strait is celebrated globally for its “muck diving,” where the seemingly barren black volcanic sand reveals an astonishing variety of marine creatures. There are also several beautiful coral reefs which provide excellent wide angle and close focus wide angle opportunities. Photographers can expect to encounter countless species of nudibranchs, frogfish, cephalopods like the enigmatic mimic octopus, and a plethora of invertebrates. With over 60 dive sites to choose from, each dive promises new discoveries and the potential to capture rare and unusual critters.
Elevate Your Photography Skills
This workshop is designed to take your creative macro and wide-angle underwater photography to new depths. It is ideal for photographers who have previously joined my Macro Underwater Photography Workshop and slightly more advanced macro photographers who are comfortable with their setups and are looking to learn new skills.
By the end of the trip, you will be able to:
The Workshop Experience
Your workshop begins even before you leave home with a 30-minute one-on-one Zoom coaching/Q&A session with me. I want you to be as prepared as possible so that you arrive feeling confident and ready to immerse yourself in your macro underwater photography adventure!
Throughout the workshop, I will present daily sessions that build progressively, offering valuable advice and fresh ideas for you to try out on your dives. Daily image review sessions provide an invaluable chance to see the incredible work produced by others and gain inspiration and suggestions for your own images. This collaborative and supportive environment fosters growth and creativity.
Dive into Adventure
Three daily boat dives will provide us access to diverse sites, and the option of night dives adds a thrilling dimension to the underwater experience. With the convenience of returning to the resort after each dive, you can review and adjust your camera gear, ensuring you are always ready to capture the next incredible shot.
To ensure a personalised experience, there will be one guide for every two photographers. These dedicated guides will use their expertise to seek out the most sought-after and wonderful macro life that Lembeh is known for.
Stay in Luxury at Dive Into Lembeh
We will be staying and diving with Dive Into Lembeh, a tranquil and picturesque dive resort perfectly situated to offer an unparalleled underwater photography experience. This serene retreat is renowned for its beautiful surroundings and convenient access to the world-famous house reef dive sites, “Hairball” and “Aw Shucks,” accessible daily between 08:00 and 18:00.
The fully equipped dive centre at Dive Into Lembeh is a haven for underwater photographers. It features a spacious camera room and dedicated camera rinse tanks, ensuring your equipment is always ready for the next dive. The guest dive gear locker room is equipped with gear rinse tanks and showers for your convenience. All dive guides are expertly trained in camera handling and specialise in navigating Lembeh’s unique underwater environment, ensuring you have the best possible experience capturing the extraordinary marine life.
Accommodation Options
Seaview Bungalows
These stand-alone bungalows boast their own private Japanese-style onsen (hot tub) on the balcony, perfect for unwinding after a day of diving. Inside, you’ll find spacious rooms equipped with TV, air conditioning, a ceiling fan, minibar, safe, and an ensuite, semi-open western-style bathroom with a walk-in shower. Drinking water is conveniently provided in the form of a five-gallon hot and cold-water dispenser, with tea and coffee facilities available for your use.
Longhouse Rooms
Reserved for single travellers, these rooms provide a more affordable option without a TV or hot tub. They still have air conditioning, minibar, safe, and an ensuite bathroom with shower.
Summary
Whether you are an aspiring underwater macro photographer or a seasoned enthusiast, this 11-night workshop in Lembeh promises an unforgettable experience filled with stunning macro and wide-angle underwater photography opportunities, and the chance to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to elevate your macro, close focus wide angle and wide-angle underwater photography skills and create a remarkable portfolio of Lembeh’s mesmerising macro life. Reserve your place now and embark on a journey that will forever transform the way you capture the minute and not-so-minute wonders beneath the waves.
PRICE: SOLD OUT
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