Water sports photography course

Why this course?

Master the Art of Water Sports Photography 

This intensive course immerses you in the essential techniques for photographing surfing, sailing, kayaking, and more, regardless of the conditions. You’ll learn to control your equipment in challenging environments, anticipate key moments, and compose impactful images that convey speed and adrenaline.

What will you learn?

  • Essential Equipment: Cameras, lenses, waterproof housings, and indispensable accessories.
  • Focus and Exposure Techniques: Master shutter speed, aperture, and ISO while moving.
  • Dynamic Composition: Create compelling images using lines, angles, and the rule of thirds.
  • Water Safety: Protect your equipment and yourself in aquatic environments.
  • Editing and Post-Processing: Optimize your photos for professional results.
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Water sports photography course

Availability: 1 in stock

Who is it aimed at?

  • Amateur and enthusiast photographers looking to master the techniques for capturing action on the water, from surfing to sailing.
  • Photography professionals who want to expand their portfolio and specialize in an exciting and demanding niche.
  • Digital content creators for social media and aquatic media who need striking images to engage their audience.
  • Water sports athletes who want to document their achievements and share the adrenaline rush of their activities with the world.
  • Advertising and marketing agencies looking for specialized photographers for campaigns in the water sports and tourism industry.

Flexibility and hands-on learning
 Tailored to your Pace: accessible online classes, practice in real environments and personalized feedback to perfect your technique.

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Objectives and competencies

Capturing the excitement and dynamism of water sports:

Mastering advanced photographic techniques (high shutter speed, bursts, predictive focus) and specialized equipment (underwater housings, telephoto lenses) to freeze the action and convey the sense of speed and risk inherent in these disciplines.

Mastering focusing and tracking techniques for fast-moving subjects:

Anticipate the trajectory, adjust camera settings (ISO, aperture, shutter speed) and use predictive focus to keep the subject sharp at all times.

Adapt the camera settings to the various light and water conditions:

“Adjust ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to optimize exposure in different lighting environments and water depths, minimizing noise and maximizing sharpness.”

Select the right photographic equipment for each aquatic discipline:

“Analyze the specific needs of each discipline (swimming, water polo, diving, synchronized swimming) and choose lenses, camera bodies and accessories (housings, flashes) that optimize capture in the aquatic environment.”

Edit and optimize images for publication on different media:

Adjust resolution, format and compression, ensuring visual quality and adaptability to web, social media and printing.

Understanding and applying safety rules in aquatic environments:

“Recognize and manage specific risks (drowning, spinal cord injuries, hypothermia), implementing rescue and first aid protocols.”

Curriculum - Modules

  1. Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
  2. Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
  3. Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
  4. Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
  5. Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
  6. Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
  7. Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
  8. Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation

    Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics

    Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates

  1. Introduction to Underwater Sports Photography: History, ethics, and safety.
  2. Essential Equipment: Underwater cameras, lenses, housings, lighting, and accessories.
  3. Physics of Water: Refraction, light absorption, turbidity, and their impact on the image.
  4. Swimming and Diving Techniques: Water safety, basic freediving, and snorkeling.
  5. Water Sports Behavior: Understanding surfing, kayaking, sailing, and other sports.
  6. Underwater Composition: Rule of thirds, guidelines, symmetry, and perspective underwater.
  7. Natural and Artificial Lighting: Using sunlight, underwater flashes, and strobes.
  8. Post-Processing for Underwater Photography: Adjusting color, contrast, sharpness, and noise reduction.
  9. Legal and Ethical Aspects: Image rights, permissions, and marine conservation.
  10. Creating a Portfolio: Image selection, editing, and online/offline presentation.

  1. Introduction to Water Sports Photography: Challenges and Opportunities
  2. Essential Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Housings, Flashes, and Accessories for Water Sports
  3. Camera Settings: Shooting Modes (Shutter Priority, Manual), ISO, White Balance, Focus
  4. Focusing Techniques: Tracking Moving Subjects, Predictive Focus, Focus Zones
  5. Shutter Speed ​​and Depth of Field: Freezing the Action vs. Conveying movement.
  6. Dynamic Composition: Rule of thirds, guidelines, negative space, angles of view.
  7. Capturing Action: Anticipation, burst shooting, panning, decisive moments.
  8. Underwater Photography: Specific considerations, light adjustment, color correction.
  9. Water Safety: Precautions for the photographer and equipment, weather conditions.
  10. Processing and Editing: Workflow, RAW development, retouching, final delivery.

  1. Introduction to underwater sports photography: History, evolution, and key figures.
  2. Essential equipment: Cameras, lenses, underwater housings, flashes, and accessories.
  3. Basic principles of photography: Exposure, aperture, ISO, shutter speed, and focus.
  4. Shooting techniques in water sports: Freezing motion, panning, burst shooting, and pre-focusing.
  5. Photography in different aquatic environments: Sea, rivers, pools, and lakes.
  6. Lighting in underwater photography: Natural light, underwater flashes, and modifiers.
  7. Photographic composition: Rule of thirds, guidelines, symmetry, and viewpoint.
  8. Safety in underwater photography: Precautions regarding equipment, the environment, and athletes.
  9. Basic Post-Production: RAW processing, color adjustments, contrast, and sharpness.
  10. Ethics and copyright in sports photography.

  1. Introduction to aquatic sports photography: history, evolution, and key figures.
  2. Essential photographic equipment: cameras, lenses, underwater housings, and accessories.
  3. Water safety: personal and equipment safety protocols, risks, and prevention.
  4. Swimming and positioning techniques for photographers in the water.
  5. Composition and framing: rules of composition applied to the aquatic and sporting context.
  6. Exposure and light metering: controlling light in changing and reflective water conditions.
  7. Focus and tracking: techniques for capturing fast-moving subjects in the water.
  8. Using shutter speed and aperture to create visual effects (freezing, panning, depth of field).
  9. Basic Post-Processing: Digital development, color adjustment, sharpening, and blemish correction.
  10. Ethics and Responsibility in Aquatic Sports Photography: Respect for the athlete and the environment.

  1. System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
  2. Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
  3. Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
  4. Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
  5. Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
  6. Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
  7. Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
  8. Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
  9. Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.

    Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.

    Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.

Plan de estudio - MĂłdulos

  1. Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
  2. Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
  3. Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
  4. Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
  5. Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
  6. Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
  7. Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
  8. Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation

    Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics

    Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates

  1. Introduction to Underwater Sports Photography: History, ethics, and safety.
  2. Essential Equipment: Underwater cameras, lenses, housings, lighting, and accessories.
  3. Physics of Water: Refraction, light absorption, turbidity, and their impact on the image.
  4. Swimming and Diving Techniques: Water safety, basic freediving, and snorkeling.
  5. Water Sports Behavior: Understanding surfing, kayaking, sailing, and other sports.
  6. Underwater Composition: Rule of thirds, guidelines, symmetry, and perspective underwater.
  7. Natural and Artificial Lighting: Using sunlight, underwater flashes, and strobes.
  8. Post-Processing for Underwater Photography: Adjusting color, contrast, sharpness, and noise reduction.
  9. Legal and Ethical Aspects: Image rights, permissions, and marine conservation.
  10. Creating a Portfolio: Image selection, editing, and online/offline presentation.

  1. Introduction to Water Sports Photography: Challenges and Opportunities
  2. Essential Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Housings, Flashes, and Accessories for Water Sports
  3. Camera Settings: Shooting Modes (Shutter Priority, Manual), ISO, White Balance, Focus
  4. Focusing Techniques: Tracking Moving Subjects, Predictive Focus, Focus Zones
  5. Shutter Speed ​​and Depth of Field: Freezing the Action vs. Conveying movement.
  6. Dynamic Composition: Rule of thirds, guidelines, negative space, angles of view.
  7. Capturing Action: Anticipation, burst shooting, panning, decisive moments.
  8. Underwater Photography: Specific considerations, light adjustment, color correction.
  9. Water Safety: Precautions for the photographer and equipment, weather conditions.
  10. Processing and Editing: Workflow, RAW development, retouching, final delivery.

  1. Introduction to underwater sports photography: History, evolution, and key figures.
  2. Essential equipment: Cameras, lenses, underwater housings, flashes, and accessories.
  3. Basic principles of photography: Exposure, aperture, ISO, shutter speed, and focus.
  4. Shooting techniques in water sports: Freezing motion, panning, burst shooting, and pre-focusing.
  5. Photography in different aquatic environments: Sea, rivers, pools, and lakes.
  6. Lighting in underwater photography: Natural light, underwater flashes, and modifiers.
  7. Photographic composition: Rule of thirds, guidelines, symmetry, and viewpoint.
  8. Safety in underwater photography: Precautions regarding equipment, the environment, and athletes.
  9. Basic Post-Production: RAW processing, color adjustments, contrast, and sharpness.
  10. Ethics and copyright in sports photography.

  1. Introduction to aquatic sports photography: history, evolution, and key figures.
  2. Essential photographic equipment: cameras, lenses, underwater housings, and accessories.
  3. Water safety: personal and equipment safety protocols, risks, and prevention.
  4. Swimming and positioning techniques for photographers in the water.
  5. Composition and framing: rules of composition applied to the aquatic and sporting context.
  6. Exposure and light metering: controlling light in changing and reflective water conditions.
  7. Focus and tracking: techniques for capturing fast-moving subjects in the water.
  8. Using shutter speed and aperture to create visual effects (freezing, panning, depth of field).
  9. Basic Post-Processing: Digital development, color adjustment, sharpening, and blemish correction.
  10. Ethics and Responsibility in Aquatic Sports Photography: Respect for the athlete and the environment.

  1. System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
  2. Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
  3. Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
  4. Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
  5. Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
  6. Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
  7. Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
  8. Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
  9. Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.

    Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.

    Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.

  1. Introduction to Aquatic Sports Photography: History, evolution, and current trends.
  2. Specific Photographic Equipment: Cameras, lenses, housings, flashes, and accessories for underwater photography.
  3. Physics of Light Underwater: Absorption, refraction, dispersion, and their impact on image quality.
  4. Swimming and Diving Techniques: Water safety, freediving techniques, and positioning for photography.
  5. Aquatic Composition and Framing: Composition rules adapted to the aquatic environment and athletic movement.
  6. Exposure and White Balance: Camera settings to compensate for light loss and obtain accurate colors.
  7. Surf and Paddling Sports Photography: Specific techniques for capturing the action in Waves and rivers.
  8. Swimming and Diving Photography: Focus on the technique, emotion, and details of the athletes.
  9. Editing and Post-Processing: Adjustments to color, contrast, sharpness, and particle removal in Adobe Lightroom or similar software.
  10. Ethics and Environmental Responsibility: Respect for marine life, conservation standards, and sustainable photographic practices.

  1. Introduction to underwater sports photography: history, ethics, and opportunities
  2. Essential equipment: cameras, lenses, underwater housings, flashes, and accessories
  3. Water safety: swimming, diving, first aid, and emergency protocols
  4. Swimming and diving techniques for underwater photography
  5. Composition and framing in underwater sports photography: rules and creativity
  6. Underwater exposure and white balance: manual and automatic settings
  7. Artificial lighting: using strobe flashes and video lights
  8. Surf photography: tracking techniques, anticipation, and dynamic angles
  9. Swimming and diving photography: focus Precise motion capture and tracking

    Editing and post-processing water sports photographs: workflow and optimization

  1. Introduction to underwater sports photography: history, evolution, and key figures.
  2. Specific equipment: cameras, lenses, underwater housings, flashes, and accessories.
  3. Water safety: safety protocols for photographers and athletes.
  4. Swimming and diving techniques: basic skills for moving safely in the water.
  5. Composition in motion: dynamic framing, the rule of thirds, and vanishing points in the water.
  6. Natural and artificial lighting: making the most of sunlight and using underwater flashes.
  7. Shutter speed and aperture: freezing motion and controlling depth of field.
  8. Autofocus and manual focus: tracking and focusing on moving subjects Precise.
  9. Post-processing of underwater images: color correction, sharpening, and removal of impurities.
  10. Ethics and responsibility in underwater sports photography: respect for the environment and athletes.

  1. Introduction to underwater sports photography: history, evolution, and trends
  2. Essential photographic equipment: cameras, lenses, housings, flashes, and accessories
  3. Water safety: precautions, protocols, and communication in the aquatic environment
  4. Swimming and positioning techniques for underwater photographers
  5. Camera settings: exposure, focus, ISO, and white balance underwater
  6. Photographic composition: rule of thirds, guidelines, symmetry, and perspective
  7. Natural and artificial lighting: harnessing sunlight, using underwater flashes
  8. Capturing motion: panning, freezing, and tracking techniques
  9. Editing and post-processing: RAW development, color adjustment, sharpening, and noise reduction noise
  10. Ethics and responsibility in aquatic sports photography: respect for the environment and athletes

Career opportunities

  • Sports Photographer for Media: Covering watersports events for newspapers, magazines, websites, and news agencies.
  • Photographer for Sports Federations and Organizations: Working directly with organizations to document events, athletes, and activities.
  • Advertising Photographer: Creating impactful images for advertising campaigns for brands related to watersports, teams, or destinations.
  • Freelance Photographer: Providing photographic services to diverse clients, from individual athletes to businesses and events.
  • Social Media Content Specialist: Generating engaging visual content for brands, athletes, and organizations on platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
  • Stock Photo Manager/Photo Archiver: Cataloging, managing, and selling watersports photographs through online platforms.
  • Photography Instructor: Teaching courses and workshops on sports and water sports photography.
  • Underwater Photographer: Specializing in underwater photography, documenting marine life and aquatic activities from a unique perspective.

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Admission requirements

Academic/professional profile:

Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.

Language proficiency:

Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.

5. Induction

Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.

Technical requirements (for online):

Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.

Admission process and dates

1. Online
application

(form + documents).

2. Academic review and interview

(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).

3. Admission decision

(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).

4. Reservation of place

(deposit) and registration.

5. Induction

(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).

Scholarships and grants

  • Master the Technique: Learn to freeze the action and capture speed with precise camera settings and advanced focus techniques.
  • Essential Gear: Discover the ideal equipment for underwater sports photography, from telephoto lenses to underwater housings.
  • Dynamic Composition: Create impactful images with effective composition rules and innovative angles in aquatic environments.
  • Professional Editing: Refine your photos with dedicated editing workflows to bring out vibrant colors and sharpness underwater.
  • Safety and Ethics: Prioritize safety on the water and learn best practices for responsible watersports photography.
Boost your portfolio with spectacular images and become an expert in photography of water sports
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Frequently asked questions

It is impossible to know with the information provided.

Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.

Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.

Underwater housings, action cameras, drones, telephoto lenses and external flashes.

Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.

Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.

Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.

Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.

A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.

  1. Introduction to underwater sports photography: history, evolution, and trends
  2. Essential photographic equipment: cameras, lenses, housings, flashes, and accessories
  3. Water safety: precautions, protocols, and communication in the aquatic environment
  4. Swimming and positioning techniques for underwater photographers
  5. Camera settings: exposure, focus, ISO, and white balance underwater
  6. Photographic composition: rule of thirds, guidelines, symmetry, and perspective
  7. Natural and artificial lighting: harnessing sunlight, using underwater flashes
  8. Capturing motion: panning, freezing, and tracking techniques
  9. Editing and post-processing: RAW development, color adjustment, sharpening, and noise reduction noise
  10. Ethics and responsibility in aquatic sports photography: respect for the environment and athletes

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  1. Complete the Application Form
  2. Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
  3. Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
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