Underwater photography is one of the most popular diving specialties, and with so many underwater cameras to choose from, it has become easier and more fun than ever to capture images of your underwater scuba adventures. The PADI Digital Underwater Photographer course gets you going quickly, whether you use a point-and-shoot camera or a sophisticated dSLR like the pros.
PADI (Junior) Open Water Divers who are at least 10 years old are eligible to take the Digital Underwater Photographer course.
Because underwater photography is also popular with snorkelers, there is an option for avid snorkelers and skin divers to complete the course. Check with us if this interests you.
Through hands-on training during two scuba dives and guidance from your PADI Professional, you’ll discover:
Get credit! The second dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification – ask your instructor about earning credit.
Beyond using basic scuba equipment, you’ll need a digital underwater camera and a computer or other device for downloading and viewing your images. Your PADI Pro may suggest additional equipment and accessories depending on your camera system. .
Q. What do I do after purchasing the Digital Underwater Photography Specialty Course?
After you purchase the Specialty Course, an instructor will contact you according to your account via email or phone call. Then, you will schedule for meeting.
You will come to our dive shop on the scheduled day and will go through orientation, instuctions, and you will schedule further appointments for swimming pool and ocean dive sessions.
The PADI Night Diver Specialty Course introduces divers to the unique experience of diving at night. Familiar dive sites transform after sunset as nocturnal marine life emerges and daytime species retreat.
This course builds confidence, awareness, and comfort while diving in low-light conditions.
Dives Required: 3
Course Fee: $250
Prerequisite: PADI Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
Minimum Age: 12 years
Certification: PADI Night Diver Specialty
Dive locations vary based on conditions and scheduling.
Night Diver training is completed in open water and may take place in several environments:
Many night dives are conducted at local shore sites, allowing divers to return to familiar environments under different conditions.
Some night dives may be completed on scheduled evening boat trips, depending on availability and conditions.
Select night dives may be conducted at offshore oil rigs, offering the opportunity to observe large-scale structures and marine life activity after dark.
Oil rig night dives are scheduled intentionally and may take place on smaller boats with an instructor.
During three night dives, you’ll practice:
Primary and backup light handling
Light-based communication techniques
Night entry and exit procedures
Underwater navigation in low-light conditions
Buddy awareness and positioning
Observing nocturnal marine life behavior
The first dive of this specialty may count as an Adventure Dive toward the Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
Standard scuba equipment
Primary dive light
Backup dive light
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
Additional exposure protection for evening conditions
Tank marker or light stick (as advised by your instructor)
Gear requirements will be confirmed prior to diving. Rentals are available.
This course is included in our Specialty Diver Bundle.
Complete any two PADI Specialty courses for $350 and receive:
2 PADI Specialty certification cards
Credit toward Master Scuba Diver
Available specialties include:
Peak Performance Buoyancy, Deep Diver, Underwater Navigation, Fish Identification, Night Diver, Wreck Diver, and Enriched Air (Nitrox).
Note:
PADI eLearning / course materials are not included
Boat trips, site fees, and gear rentals are not included
After purchase:
An instructor will contact you by email or phone
You’ll coordinate scheduling and dive locations
Orientation and night-dive procedures are reviewed before diving
Exact dates and locations vary. Please refer to our Dive Calendar.
Night diving requires heightened awareness and control. This course emphasizes responsible lighting, buoyancy, and low-impact techniques to minimize disturbance to nocturnal marine life.
Ready to explore the underwater world after dark?
📞 Call us at (323) 641-7416 to:
confirm prerequisites
discuss night dive options
coordinate scheduling
learn more about specialty bundling
The Dry Suit Diver specialty course is a two-day program designed to give you experience and confidence in diving with a dry suit. The course includes one day in the pool and one day in the ocean. Here is the breakdown of the costs associated with the course:
Specialty Course Fee: $250
Dry Suit Manual: $40
Dry Suit Rental: $99 per dive day (includes undergarments)
Pool Entry Fee: $30
Boat Trip to either Catalina Island or the Channel Islands: $180
Please note that the total cost will depend on the number of dive days you choose. The specialty course fee and manual cost are fixed, while the dry suit rental, pool entry fee, and boat trip will vary based on the number of days you require. Typically, the course is completed in one pool and one ocean day.
Optional: Dry suit purchase ~$1600-2800. We order custom dry suits from DUI. Please allow up to 4 months for the whole process to complete.
If you decide to proceed with the course, you can conveniently add to cart on this page. Once added to cart, head to our dive calendar to schedule your preferred dates for the pool session and the ocean trip.
Q. Why learn to dive in a drysuit?
Drysuit is not just a professional equipment for extreme condition places anymore, but it is also great item for divers who want to keep warm temperature of their body. However, in order to be dry-suited, you must need additional knowledge and skills different from wetsuits. So, divers must take this drysuit specialty course to use the drysuits.
Also, you will learn about many different styles of drysuits (e.g. front zipper vs. rear zipper), materials (e.g. neoprene, vulcanized rubber, butyl) and appropriate choices of interior or exterior accessories.
