4th Annual Bonaire Underwater Photo Workshop

April 10 – 17, 2021

Duration

Bonaire Dive Trip and UW Photography Workshop!

We love diving in Bonaire! That’s why we are going back there for the 4th time! Join us on a 7-night underwater photography workshop in the best resort for divers in the world – Buddy Dive Resort on April 10 – 17, 2021 and improve your underwater photography skills! Personal guidance and assistance by UW photo expert Lorenzo Mittiga.

Imagine waking up in a tropical paradise, grabbing your dive gear, loading a couple of tanks on the back of your pick-up truck and heading out to explore the wonderful treasures hidden underwater around the island! This is what your average day looks like in Bonaire!

Special payment and cancellation terms due to COVID-19!

Read about our wonderful experience from our previous workshop.

Here are some photos from our previous workshops:

Underwater photographer Bonaire

Sea Turtle and a diver

Throughout the week, Lorenzo Mittiga will share his experience with the whole group, with an emphasis on getting to know your personal camera system and using it to its maximum potential.
Each day we will go through what we have captured and learn how to improve our shots for the following day! Includes 3 Class Lessons on Composition, Technical Skills, Strobe Use, Post-Processing and more…

Read customer reviews from our last trips.

DATES

April 10 – 17, 2021

ACCOMMODATION TYPES

$1725 USD pp – Studio Unit (1 or 2 beds, small kitchenette)
$1815 USD pp – One Bedroom Unit (separate living room, a/c in bedroom, full kitchen)
Based on double occupancy divers.
Non-diver rates and single occupancy available.
Non-Photographers receive a $100 discount.

INCLUDED

7 nights accommodation incl. daily breakfast.

9 one-tank boat dives.

Unlimited shore diving.

Complimentary Nitrox to Nitrox certified divers.

Tanks & weights.

1 pick-up truck.

Roundtrip airport transfers.

3 photography classes.

Personal guidance from Lorenzo throughout the week.

50% food credit at Blennies, up to $75/person max.

NOT INCLUDED

Airfare.

Gratuities.

Mandatory truck insurance & gas.

Bonaire Marine Park tag ($25 USD).

Additional meals.

Payment Details

$500 USD – Required upon booking to secure your spot, refundable until October 31st, 2020.
$500 USD – Second deposit required on Nov 1st.
The full balance of the trip – January 21st, 2021.

COVID-19 cancellation terms

Deposit is fully refundable up to October 31^st, 2020 if any of the following conditions below apply:

A flight ban or travel ban preventing travel from your country of origin to the destination occurs.
“Shelter in place” notice or government quarantine order, either at your location or at your destination location occurs.

Please take note that this applies to the resort package only. Flights and any on route hotels are subject to their own cancellation policies.

All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable after October 31^st, 2020. We strongly encourage the purchase of travel insurance to protect your investment. Cancellations need to be received in writing.

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Saturday 1: Arrival

Check in at Buddy’s Dive Resort.
Truck pick up.
Gear rental.
Dinner + Introduction.

Sunday

Check dive.
2 Shore dives.
Workshop A.
Photo review.

Monday

Boat dive.
2 Shore dives.
Workshop B.
Photo review.

Tuesday

Boat dive.
2 Shore dives.
Workshop C.
Photo review.

Wednesday

Boat dive.
Shore dive.
Night dive.
One-On-One sessions.
Photo review.

Thursday

Boat dive.
Shore dive.
One-On-One sessions.
Photo review.

Friday

Boat dive.
Shore dive.
Underwater Fashion shoot.
Photo review.
Dinner+Trip summary

Saturday: Check Out

Give the fish a break and take a shot at Underwater Fashion Photography!
A lovely mermaid who is also a skilled dive instructor, will join us on the trip and pose for us on an exciting UW photo session. Learn professional tips and tricks on how to pose models underwater, get the best lighting and nail the perfect shot!