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Near/On/and Underwater Modeling Course.

This is the one course I teach that is not a PADI specialty course.  I am in the process of drafting a Distinctive Specialty Course on Underwater Modeling to submit to PADI for their approval.  At this time however the graduate will be issued a Certificate of Course completion and Select images for their portfolios.

The course is offered to certified divers interested in obtaining modeling work. 

Its length depends on your diving abilities and any past modeling experience you may bring to the class.  If you are a good diver the course is shorter.  One should be accomplished at buoyancy control for example.  

If you are a good model then posing for images on, near and underwater will come more naturally and the course is shorter.  It also helps to have a good background in photographic concepts like depth of field and composition.  The goal of this course is to provide you with a modeling credential documenting formal training and imagery for your portfolio but also to enhance your competence as an aquatic model by giving you hands on training.  The course typically requires at least two to three days of class pool and open water sessions.  The price and costs are negotiable based again on your diving and modeling experience.  Like any other dive instruction or photo project I will work with anyone to help them meet their goals.  This is one course in which you want to contact me to discuss your goals.