Course in Seascape Photography
Why this course?
Discover the art of capturing the vastness and beauty of the ocean with our Seascape Photography course.
Learn to master the essential techniques for transforming beaches, cliffs, and endless horizons into stunning images. This course will guide you from composition and the use of light to mastering exposure and digital retouching, allowing you to create photographs that convey the power and serenity of the sea.
Key Benefits
- Expert Composition: Learn to guide the viewer’s eye and create balanced and engaging images.
- Mastering Light: Discover how to harness the golden light of sunrise and sunset, as well as challenging lighting conditions.
- Exposure Techniques: Control aperture, shutter speed, and ISO to achieve sharp images with the right dynamic range.
- Professional Editing: Learn to use editing software to enhance colors, correct imperfections, and add your personal touch.
- Impressive Portfolio: Create a collection of high-quality photographs that will set you apart as a seascape photographer.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 25-07-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Photography enthusiasts who want to capture the beauty of the sea and coastline using professional techniques.
- Travelers and nature lovers who want to immortalize their maritime experiences with stunning images.
- Beginner photographers who want to learn the fundamentals of landscape photography, adapted to the marine environment.
- Digital content creators who need high-quality images for their social media, blogs, or web projects.
- Artists and designers who are looking for inspiration and new perspectives in seascape photography.
Creative Flexibility:
Adapted to your pace: accessible online modules 24/7 practical exercises with personalized feedback and an online community to share your passion.
Objectives and competencies

Mastering composition techniques to capture the grandeur and serenity of the seascape:
“Understanding light, color, and shapes, and using them to create striking images that convey the immensity of the sea and the calm of its shores.”

Use light and tides to your advantage to create striking and atmospheric images:
“Mastering long exposure and white balance to capture the essence of the marine environment, taking advantage of the golden and blue hours, and synchronizing the shot with the tidal cycle to reveal unique landscapes.”

Edit and optimize seascape photographs to achieve a professional and attractive finish:
“Master techniques for adjusting color, exposure, and sharpness, correcting imperfections and enhancing the atmosphere to create impactful, publication-ready images.”

Understanding and applying the principles of exposure to obtain sharp, well-balanced images in various coastal lighting conditions:
“Adjust ISO, aperture, and shutter speed to compensate for harsh sunlight, deep shadows, and highlights, prioritizing sharpness and dynamic range.”

Select the right photographic equipment and configure it optimally to capture the beauty and details of the marine environment:
“Mastering exposure, focus, and composition to highlight the light, textures, and shapes of the sea, using filters and accessories according to the conditions.”

Develop creativity and personal style in seascape photography to create unique and memorable images:
“Experimenting with long exposure techniques, advanced composition, and selective editing to capture the essence and atmosphere of the seascape.”
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 Landscape Photography: History, Inspiration, and Ethics
- Essential Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Tripods, Filters, and Accessories
- Composition: Basic and Advanced Rules for Creating Impactful Images
- Exposure: Mastering Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO in the Marine Environment
- Focus: Techniques for Achieving Sharpness in Landscapes and Moving Elements (Waves, Birds)
- Light and Color: Understanding Golden Light, the Blue Hour, and the Influence of Weather on Marine Photography
- Filters: Using Polarizing, ND, and Graduated Filters to Control Light and Color
- Long Exposure Techniques: Capturing The movement of water and clouds in a creative way.
- Development and Editing: Basic workflow in editing software (Lightroom, Capture One).
- Session Planning: Location research, weather forecast, and tides.
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- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History and Evolution
- Essential Photography Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Filters, and Tripods
- Camera Settings: Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, and White Balance for Seascapes
- Basic Composition: Rule of Thirds, Guidelines, Symmetry, and Vanishing Point
- The Horizon: Placement, Importance, and How to Avoid Common Mistakes
- Depth of Field: How to Achieve Sharpness Throughout the Scene or Create Selective Blur
- Using Filters: Polarizers, ND Filters, and Graduated Filters to Enhance the Image
- Light in Seascapes: Golden Hour, Blue Hour, and Daylight
- Motion Capture: Waves, clouds, and water with a silky effect.
- Coastal Safety: Precautions when photographing in marine environments.
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- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History and Key Figures.
- Essential Photographic Equipment: Cameras, lenses, filters (polarizer, ND), tripods, and accessories.
- Camera Settings: Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and metering modes.
- Photographic Composition: Rule of thirds, guidelines, symmetry, vanishing point, and use of negative space.
- Light in Seascapes: Golden hour, blue hour, diffuse light, and the impact of weather conditions.
- Depth of Field and Focus: Techniques for maximizing sharpness in landscapes.
- Long Exposure Techniques: Silky water effect, moving clouds, and use of ND filters.
- Black and White Photography: Conversion, Contrast, and Visual Storytelling.
- Development and Basic Editing: Adjusting Exposure, Contrast, Color, and Sharpness in Editing Software.
- Ethics in Landscape Photography and Environmental Conservation.
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- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History and Evolution
- Essential Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Filters, Tripods
- Exposure Techniques: ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed
- Composition: Basic Rules, Points of Interest, Guide Lines, Horizon
- Color in Seascape Photography: Temperature, Saturation, Harmonies
- Light and Tides: Understanding Their Influence on Photography
- Natural Light Photography: Sunrise, Sunset, Blue Hour, Golden Hour
- Photography in Bad Weather: Making the Most of Fog, Rain, and Storms
- Basic Digital Processing: Adjustments to Exposure, Color, and Sharpness
- Ethics and Conservation in Seascape Photography maritime landscapes.
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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 - MĂłdulos
- 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 Landscape Photography: History, Inspiration, and Ethics
- Essential Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Tripods, Filters, and Accessories
- Composition: Basic and Advanced Rules for Creating Impactful Images
- Exposure: Mastering Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO in the Marine Environment
- Focus: Techniques for Achieving Sharpness in Landscapes and Moving Elements (Waves, Birds)
- Light and Color: Understanding Golden Light, the Blue Hour, and the Influence of Weather on Marine Photography
- Filters: Using Polarizing, ND, and Graduated Filters to Control Light and Color
- Long Exposure Techniques: Capturing The movement of water and clouds in a creative way.
- Development and Editing: Basic workflow in editing software (Lightroom, Capture One).
- Session Planning: Location research, weather forecast, and tides.
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- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History and Evolution
- Essential Photography Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Filters, and Tripods
- Camera Settings: Aperture, Shutter Speed, ISO, and White Balance for Seascapes
- Basic Composition: Rule of Thirds, Guidelines, Symmetry, and Vanishing Point
- The Horizon: Placement, Importance, and How to Avoid Common Mistakes
- Depth of Field: How to Achieve Sharpness Throughout the Scene or Create Selective Blur
- Using Filters: Polarizers, ND Filters, and Graduated Filters to Enhance the Image
- Light in Seascapes: Golden Hour, Blue Hour, and Daylight
- Motion Capture: Waves, clouds, and water with a silky effect.
- Coastal Safety: Precautions when photographing in marine environments.
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- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History and Key Figures.
- Essential Photographic Equipment: Cameras, lenses, filters (polarizer, ND), tripods, and accessories.
- Camera Settings: Aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, and metering modes.
- Photographic Composition: Rule of thirds, guidelines, symmetry, vanishing point, and use of negative space.
- Light in Seascapes: Golden hour, blue hour, diffuse light, and the impact of weather conditions.
- Depth of Field and Focus: Techniques for maximizing sharpness in landscapes.
- Long Exposure Techniques: Silky water effect, moving clouds, and use of ND filters.
- Black and White Photography: Conversion, Contrast, and Visual Storytelling.
- Development and Basic Editing: Adjusting Exposure, Contrast, Color, and Sharpness in Editing Software.
- Ethics in Landscape Photography and Environmental Conservation.
‘
- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History and Evolution
- Essential Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Filters, Tripods
- Exposure Techniques: ISO, Aperture, Shutter Speed
- Composition: Basic Rules, Points of Interest, Guide Lines, Horizon
- Color in Seascape Photography: Temperature, Saturation, Harmonies
- Light and Tides: Understanding Their Influence on Photography
- Natural Light Photography: Sunrise, Sunset, Blue Hour, Golden Hour
- Photography in Bad Weather: Making the Most of Fog, Rain, and Storms
- Basic Digital Processing: Adjustments to Exposure, Color, and Sharpness
- Ethics and Conservation in Seascape Photography maritime landscapes.
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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.
- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History and Evolution
- Essential Photography Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Filters, and Tripods for the Coastline
- Basic Composition: Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Symmetry, and Vanishing Points at Sea
- Natural Light in Seascapes: Golden Hour, Blue Hour, and Midday Light
- Exposure Techniques: White Balance, ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed
- Depth of Field: Selective Focus and Sharp Landscapes
- The Moving Sea: Long Exposure Techniques for Waves and Water
- Photographing Cliffs and Rock Formations: Textures and Patterns
- Advanced Composition: Use of color, perspective, and natural elements.
- Basic Development and Editing of Seascape Photographs.
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- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History and Evolution
- Essential Photographic Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Filters, and Tripods
- Composition: Rule of Thirds, Guide Lines, Symmetry, and Vanishing Points at Sea
- Light in Seascapes: golden hour, blue hour, daylight, and nighttime light
- Exposure Techniques: Aperture, Shutter Speed, and ISO in Marine Environments
- Focus: Depth of Field and Selective Focus in Coastal Landscapes
- Filters: Polarizers, Neutral Density (ND), and Graduated Neutral Density (GND) Filters for Controlling Light and Color
- Long Exposure Photography: The Movement of Water and the clouds.
- Photography in adverse weather conditions: rain, fog, and storms.
- Basic post-processing: RAW development, color adjustment, contrast, and sharpness.
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- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History and Evolution
- Essential Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Filters, and Tripods
- Light in Seascapes: Golden Hour, Blue Hour, and Weather Conditions
- Composition: Rules, Lines, Shapes, Textures, and Perspective
- Exposure Techniques: Light Metering, Histogram, and Dynamic Range
- Depth of Field and Focus: Control and Creative Application
- Using Filters: Polarizers, Graduated Neutral Density Filters, and Neutral Density Filters
- Long Exposure Photography: The Silky Effect of Water and Cloud Movement
- Basic Post-Processing: RAW Development, Color Adjustments, and Sharpening
- Ethics in Seascape Photography and conservation of the marine environment
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- Introduction to Seascape Photography: History and Evolution.
- Essential Photographic Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Filters, and Tripods Ideal for the Coast.
- Light at Sea: Understanding Tides, Golden Hour, and Blue Hour.
- Photographic Composition: Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Symmetry, and Points of Interest.
- Exposure Techniques: Using the Histogram, Exposure Compensation, and Spot Metering.
- Depth of Field and Focus: Maximizing Sharpness in Seascapes.
- Photographic Filters: Polarizers, Neutral Density (ND), and Graduated (GND) Filters.
- Long Exposure Photography: Capturing the Movement of Water and Clouds.
- Black and White Photography: Interpretation and Conversion of Seascapes.
- Basic Post-Processing: Adjustments to Color, Contrast, and Sharpness in Lightroom or Similar.
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Career opportunities
- Freelance Landscape Photographer: selling images online, collaborations with magazines and galleries.
- Photographer for Travel Agencies: creating visual content to promote coastal destinations.
- Photographer in Marine Conservation Projects: documenting the beauty and fragility of coastal ecosystems.
- Photographic Guide on Maritime Tours: teaching photographic techniques on board vessels.
- Social Media Content Creator: generating impactful images for brands related to the sea.
- Photographer for Specialized Publications: producing photo essays for nautical books and magazines.
- Visual Artist: exhibiting works in art galleries and participating in photography competitions.
- Educator Photography: Workshops and courses on seascape photography.
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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 capture the immensity and beauty of the sea through your lens.
- Composition and Light: Discover the secrets to creating stunning images, taking advantage of natural light and the elements of your surroundings.
- Equipment and Settings: Learn about essential equipment and configure your camera for professional results.
- Digital Editing: Perfect your photographs with editing tools to enhance colors, textures, and details.
- Inspiration and Creativity: Develop your own style and find inspiration in marine nature.
Testimonials
I mastered composition using guidelines, the rule of thirds, and the manipulation of golden and blue light to capture the dramatic beauty of the ocean. My photographs now convey the serenity and power of nature, resulting in a portfolio that has opened doors to exhibitions and collaborations.
The Underwater Photography and Video course exceeded my expectations. I learned composition techniques and how to use specialized equipment, which allowed me to capture stunning images of marine life. Now I feel confident documenting the beauty of the underwater world with professional quality.
Mastering seascape photography allowed me to capture the ephemeral essence of the coast. I learned to read the light, the tides, and the movement of the water, resulting in images that convey the strength and serenity of the ocean. My portfolio now showcases dynamic and evocative compositions, which has opened doors to exhibitions and sales of my work.
I captured the ethereal essence of the golden coast at dawn, a shot that not only won first prize in the local photography competition, but was also selected for the cover of a prestigious travel magazine.
Frequently asked questions
The sea or the coast.
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, coasts, cliffs, sunsets, sunrises.
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 Seascape Photography: History and Evolution.
- Essential Photographic Equipment: Cameras, Lenses, Filters, and Tripods Ideal for the Coast.
- Light at Sea: Understanding Tides, Golden Hour, and Blue Hour.
- Photographic Composition: Rule of Thirds, Leading Lines, Symmetry, and Points of Interest.
- Exposure Techniques: Using the Histogram, Exposure Compensation, and Spot Metering.
- Depth of Field and Focus: Maximizing Sharpness in Seascapes.
- Photographic Filters: Polarizers, Neutral Density (ND), and Graduated (GND) Filters.
- Long Exposure Photography: Capturing the Movement of Water and Clouds.
- Black and White Photography: Interpretation and Conversion of Seascapes.
- Basic Post-Processing: Adjustments to Color, Contrast, and Sharpness in Lightroom or Similar.
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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. SofĂa Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. SofĂa 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