Intro to Underwater Photography

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, 2 people max. You can either book by yourself or bring a friend.

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.

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 

• 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

• Photographers wanting to shoot underwater
  
• Anyone curious about combining snorkeling/freediving and photography
• Freedivers looking to get into underwater photography

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

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