Intro to Underwater Photography

This class is book by demand, flexible availability, and condition dependent. Please email info@justgetwet.com or call 619-320-8022 for bookings.

Class Details:

This 4hr private Underwater Photography Lesson is perfect for ocean lovers, aspiring photographers, or anyone looking to create great content beneath the waves. Taught by Gretchen Beehler, an experienced surf & underwater photographer and freediver with a passion for capturing authentic ocean moments. You can check out her work over at @justgetwet instagram or her personal photo account at @surfslut.

This is a private session for up to 2 people.

You'll be provided with professional underwater housings, each equipped with a mirrorless camera. After the session, you'll receive all the photos you captured, plus 5–10 professionally edited images delivered digitally.

You’ll learn hands-on techniques in calm, shallow waters (20ft max) known for vibrant sea life.

General Location/Itinerary: (Flexible dates/times available)

8:00am-8:30am: Gear & Camera Intro @ La Jolla, San Diego, CA

8:30-10:00am: Guided Ocean/Photo Session to either kelp, sea caves, or rocky reef, depending on conditions

10:30am-12:00pm: Mini Editing Workshop @ JGW Classroom

What’s Included:

• Guided ocean session with a local photographer and freediver
• Mini Editing workshop post-dive
• Professional equipment included fro your use (mirrorless cameras with underwater housings)
• Photography instruction: framing, lighting, focus & subject interaction underwater
• Optional gear rentals
  
• 5-10 Edited Photos captured during the session plus all unedited photos you took

Perfect For:

• Beginners or content creators wanting to shoot underwater
  
• Anyone curious about combining snorkeling/freediving and photography
• Visitors wanting a unique and creative ocean experience in San Diego

What You'll Need:

• Snorkel/Freediving Gear (snorkel/mask, fins, wetsuit, weights/weightbelt)

*Gear Rentals are available! Please reach out if you need to book*