Seascape Photography Course
Why this course?
Our Seascape Photography course.
Learn to master light, composition, and essential techniques to transform your images into works of art that convey the immensity and beauty of the sea. This course will guide you from the fundamentals to advanced techniques, enabling you to create striking and memorable photographs.
Our Seascape Photography course.
Differentiating Advantages
- Mastery of Technique: Learn to control exposure, focus, and depth of field in marine environments.
- Creative Composition: Discover how to use elements such as lines, shapes, and textures to create visually compelling images.
- Professional Editing: Learn to develop your photos with specialized software to enhance colors, contrast, and details.
- Extreme Conditions: Conquer the challenges of photographing in different weather conditions and times of day, from golden sunrises to dramatic storms.
- Hands-on Approach: Photo sessions in real locations and personalized feedback to continuously improve your technique.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 24-07-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Sea and nature lovers who want to capture the beauty of the coastal landscape from a fresh perspective.
- Amateur photographers looking to improve their technical and creative skills in landscape photography.
- Travelers and adventurers who want to document their maritime experiences with stunning, professional images.
- Creatives and visual artists seeking inspiration from the marine environment to expand their portfolio and explore new forms of expression.
- Photography enthusiasts with or without experience who want to learn to master light, composition, and specific techniques for seascapes.
Creative Flexibility
Course adaptable to your pace: asynchronous modules available 24/7, practical exercises with personalized feedback, and an online community to share your passion.
Objectives and competencies

Capturing the unique atmosphere of each seascape:
“Mastering composition, light, and color to convey the immensity, serenity, or power of the sea, adapting to weather conditions and the time of day.”

Master composition techniques to create striking and balanced images:
“Use the rule of thirds, guidelines, symmetry, and contrast to direct the viewer’s attention and create an engaging visual narrative.”

Use natural light creatively to enhance the beauty of the coast:
“Taking advantage of the golden and blue hours, side lighting and backlighting to create evocative images that capture the unique atmosphere of the coastal landscape.”

Reveal the sharpness and detail in every element of the seascape:
Adjust camera parameters (ISO, aperture, shutter speed) and use filters (polarizer, ND) to optimize exposure and reduce reflections, highlighting textures and colors.

Controlling exposure in challenging lighting conditions, such as sunrises and sunsets:
“Use the exposure meter, exposure compensation and bracketing to ensure detail in shadows and highlights, evaluating histograms.”

Select the right equipment and optimize its settings for marine photography:
“Evaluate the environmental conditions (light, weather, waves) and adjust ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to obtain sharp and well-exposed images.”
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- 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
- Introduction to marine photography: history, evolution, and current trends.
- Photographic equipment for marine photography: cameras, lenses, waterproof housings, lighting.
- Basic principles of photography: exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO.
- Photographic composition in the marine environment: rules, elements, and techniques.
- Light in marine photography: natural and artificial, behavior in water.
- Seascape photography: beaches, cliffs, horizon.
- Marine life photography: fish, coral, marine mammals.
- Action photography at sea: surfing, sailing, kayaking.
- Processing and editing marine photographs: development, color adjustment, sharpening.
- Ethics and conservation in Marine photography: respect for the environment and marine life.
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- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History and Evolution
- Essential Photographic Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Filters, and Tripods
- Exposure Techniques: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO
- Visual Composition: Rule of Thirds, Guidelines, and Symmetry
- Light in Seascapes: Golden Hour, Blue Hour, and Daylight
- Filters for Seascapes: Polarizing, ND, and Graduated Filters
- Long Exposure Photography: Silk Effect on Water and Moving Clouds
- Focus and Depth of Field: Sharpness in Seascapes
- Development and Basic Editing: Color, contrast, and sharpness adjustments.
- Photoshoot planning: location, weather, and tides.
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- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History, Key Authors, Trends.
- Essential Photographic Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Filters, Tripods.
- Exposure Techniques: Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, Metering.
- Composition in Seascape Photography: Rule of Thirds, Lines, Vanishing Points.
- Color at Sea: Color Temperature, White Balance, Color Casts.
- Natural Light: Golden Hour, Blue Hour, Diffused Light, Backlighting.
- Water Movement: Silky Light, Blurring, Freezing.
- Elements of the Seascape: Rocks, Sand, Waves, Sky, Boats.
- Depth of Field and Selective focus on seascapes.
- Basic editing of seascape photographs: RAW development, color and light adjustments.
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- Introduction to marine photography: history, ethics, and conservation.
- Essential photographic equipment: cameras, lenses, underwater housings, lighting.
- Visual composition in the marine environment: rule of thirds, guidelines, symmetry, and patterns.
- Exposure and light metering: aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance.
- Focus and depth of field: techniques for sharpness and creative control.
- Seascape photography: skies, water, rocks, and coastal features.
- Marine life photography: animal behavior, ethics, and safety.
- Underwater capture techniques: diving, snorkeling, and remote photography.
- Basic digital processing: RAW development, color adjustments, and contrast.
- Creative editing and presentation of marine images: retouching, formats and media.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- 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 - Módulos
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- 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
- Introduction to marine photography: history, evolution, and current trends.
- Photographic equipment for marine photography: cameras, lenses, waterproof housings, lighting.
- Basic principles of photography: exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO.
- Photographic composition in the marine environment: rules, elements, and techniques.
- Light in marine photography: natural and artificial, behavior in water.
- Seascape photography: beaches, cliffs, horizon.
- Marine life photography: fish, coral, marine mammals.
- Action photography at sea: surfing, sailing, kayaking.
- Processing and editing marine photographs: development, color adjustment, sharpening.
- Ethics and conservation in Marine photography: respect for the environment and marine life.
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- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History and Evolution
- Essential Photographic Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Filters, and Tripods
- Exposure Techniques: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO
- Visual Composition: Rule of Thirds, Guidelines, and Symmetry
- Light in Seascapes: Golden Hour, Blue Hour, and Daylight
- Filters for Seascapes: Polarizing, ND, and Graduated Filters
- Long Exposure Photography: Silk Effect on Water and Moving Clouds
- Focus and Depth of Field: Sharpness in Seascapes
- Development and Basic Editing: Color, contrast, and sharpness adjustments.
- Photoshoot planning: location, weather, and tides.
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- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History, Key Authors, Trends.
- Essential Photographic Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Filters, Tripods.
- Exposure Techniques: Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, Metering.
- Composition in Seascape Photography: Rule of Thirds, Lines, Vanishing Points.
- Color at Sea: Color Temperature, White Balance, Color Casts.
- Natural Light: Golden Hour, Blue Hour, Diffused Light, Backlighting.
- Water Movement: Silky Light, Blurring, Freezing.
- Elements of the Seascape: Rocks, Sand, Waves, Sky, Boats.
- Depth of Field and Selective focus on seascapes.
- Basic editing of seascape photographs: RAW development, color and light adjustments.
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- Introduction to marine photography: history, ethics, and conservation.
- Essential photographic equipment: cameras, lenses, underwater housings, lighting.
- Visual composition in the marine environment: rule of thirds, guidelines, symmetry, and patterns.
- Exposure and light metering: aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance.
- Focus and depth of field: techniques for sharpness and creative control.
- Seascape photography: skies, water, rocks, and coastal features.
- Marine life photography: animal behavior, ethics, and safety.
- Underwater capture techniques: diving, snorkeling, and remote photography.
- Basic digital processing: RAW development, color adjustments, and contrast.
- Creative editing and presentation of marine images: retouching, formats and media.
‘
- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- 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.
- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History, Key Authors, Current Trends.
- Photographic Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Filters, Tripods, and Essential Accessories.
- Exposure and Light Metering: Histogram, Metering Modes, Exposure Compensation.
- Composition in Seascape Photography: Rule of Thirds, Guidelines, Balance, Depth, and Perspective.
- Color in Marine Photography: Color Temperature, White Balance, Color Harmonies.
- Using Natural Light: Golden Hour, Blue Hour, Diffused Light, Backlighting, and Silhouettes.
- Long Exposure Techniques: Silky Light, Water Motion, and Creative Effects.
- Photography with Filters: Polarizers, Neutral Density (ND) Filters, Graduated Filters (GND).
- Focus and Depth of Field: Hyperfocal, Focus Stacking, Selective Sharpening.
- Digital Development and Editing: Adobe Lightroom, Capture One, Non-Destructive Workflow.
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- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History, Photographers, and Trends
- Essential Photography Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Tripods, Filters, and Accessories
- Basic Photography Techniques: Exposure, Aperture, ISO, Focus, and White Balance
- Composition in Seascapes: rules of composition, Lines, Shapes, and Textures
- Light in Seascapes: Golden Hour, Blue Hour, Daylight, and Nighttime Light
- Water as a Main Element: Movement, Reflections, Textures, and Effects
- Long Exposure Photography: ND Filters, Silk, Fog, and Creative Effects
- Black and White Photography: Conversion, Contrast, and Visual Storytelling
- Basic digital processing: RAW development, exposure, color, and sharpness adjustments.
- Ethics and conservation in seascape photography: respect for the environment and marine life.
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- Introduction to Coastal Landscape Photography: History and Evolution
- Essential Photography Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Filters, and Tripods
- Composition Techniques: Rule of Thirds, Guidelines, Symmetry, and Vanishing Point
- Light on the Coast: Golden Hour, Blue Hour, Daylight, and Nighttime
- Mastering Exposure: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO
- Focus and Depth of Field: Techniques for Sharp Landscapes
- Long Exposure Photography: Capturing the Movement of Water and Clouds
- The Sea as a Subject: Waves, Rocks, Sand, and Marine Life
- Basic Post-Processing: Adjusting Color, Contrast, and Sharpness in Lightroom or similar
Ethics and conservation in coastal landscape photography
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- Introduction to marine photography: history, evolution, and pioneers.
- Essential equipment: cameras, lenses, underwater housings, lighting.
- Basic principles of photography: exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO.
- Composition in marine photography: rule of thirds, guidelines, symmetry.
- Light in the ocean: behavior, color, direction, and depth.
- Underwater focusing and sharpening techniques: manual focus vs. Automatic.
- Marine Wildlife Photography: Ethics, Respect, and Safety.
- Seascape Photography: Waves, Coastlines, Sunsets, and Sunrises.
- Digital Processing of Marine Images: RAW Development, Color and Contrast Adjustment.
- Conservation and Outreach: Responsible Use of Photography for Awareness.
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Career opportunities
- Professional Seascape Photographer: Selling artwork in galleries, exhibitions, and online.
- Photographer for Travel and Tourism Agencies: Creating images to promote coastal destinations.
- Contributor to Nature and Travel Magazines: Publishing photographs and articles.
- Photographer for Travel Books and Guides: Illustrating publications about coasts and oceans.
- Organizer of Seascape Photography Workshops and Courses: Teaching techniques and sharing knowledge.
- Photographer for Marine Conservation Projects: Documenting the beauty and fragility of coastal ecosystems.
- Content Creator for Social Media and Digital Platforms: Generating images and videos to attract followers and generate engagement.
- Photographer for calendars, postcards, and other related products: Marketing of images in different formats.
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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 control light, composition, and your camera settings to capture stunning seascapes.
- Professional Development: Discover the secrets of post-processing with specialized software to enhance the beauty of your images.
- Secret Locations: Access an exclusive list of the best spots for photographing seascapes, from hidden beaches to imposing cliffs.
- Essential Equipment: Learn about the essential photographic equipment for achieving professional results, from filters to lenses.
- Visual Storytelling: Learn to tell stories through your photographs and convey the essence of the sea.
Testimonials
Mastering seascape photography with this training allowed me to capture the essence of the ocean. I learned to use natural light to enhance the textures of the water and rock formations, creating evocative and dramatic images. My portfolio grew significantly, attracting the attention of galleries and collectors, culminating in a successful solo exhibition.
I mastered underwater photography and videography techniques, capturing stunning images of marine life and underwater landscapes. I applied my new skills to create a short documentary about local biodiversity, which was selected for an independent film festival.
I mastered composition and light to capture the essence of the sea, creating striking images that convey the serenity and power of nature. My portfolio now includes award-winning photographs from local competitions, and I have begun selling my work to private collectors.
I mastered composition and light to capture the dramatic essence of the ocean, achieving striking images that convey the power and serenity of the sea. My photographs were selected for a local exhibition, selling several copies and receiving praise for my unique perspective.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Water, rocks, sky, clouds, waves, beaches, cliffs, marine life (birds, fish, algae).
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.
- Introduction to marine photography: history, evolution, and pioneers.
- Essential equipment: cameras, lenses, underwater housings, lighting.
- Basic principles of photography: exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO.
- Composition in marine photography: rule of thirds, guidelines, symmetry.
- Light in the ocean: behavior, color, direction, and depth.
- Underwater focusing and sharpening techniques: manual focus vs. Automatic.
- Marine Wildlife Photography: Ethics, Respect, and Safety.
- Seascape Photography: Waves, Coastlines, Sunsets, and Sunrises.
- Digital Processing of Marine Images: RAW Development, Color and Contrast Adjustment.
- Conservation and Outreach: Responsible Use of Photography for Awareness.
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor