4th Swiss Underwater Pictures Days 2025

Workshop leader Andreas Müller

0/5 places available – BOOKED OUT

You’ve probably asked yourself how a certain photo was taken.
In the workshop “How do I take this photo?” we reproduce sample photos together in the group. Various wide-angle and slave flash techniques are used. We analyze, plan and implement everything in the pool.

• You will learn how to analyze a photo and understand how it could have been taken.
• You will learn how to plan a photo before the dive.
• You will learn how to implement the photo as planned or adapt the plan to the circumstances.
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Workshop leader Georg Nies

4/5 places free

Large Spectrum Wide Angle Photography” is a workshop that does not involve diving!
In underwater photography, there are many specific topics under the term wide-angle photography. For example, landscape, wrecks, caves, big fish, close focus, half&half and wipe-out images.

• You will learn what these topics have in common.
• You will learn the differences between the various topics.
• You will learn which equipment you can use for the various topics.
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Workshop leader Heinz Erich Zappel

0/5 places free

This workshop teaches the next step in macro photography. The main focus will be on working with close-up lenses and what needs to be considered when using the equipment.

• You get to know the equipment you need.
• You will learn how to use close-up lenses.
• You will learn how to use the flash correctly with super macro.
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Workshop leader Konstantin Killer

2/5 places free

This workshop costs an additional CHF 80. (Reason for additional effort for model and safety diver)

An underwater model photography course for advanced photographers deepens the use of
specialized equipment and complex lighting techniques under water. The focus is on
precise modeling, creative poses and mastering demanding challenges
such as depth, as well as light refraction and suspended matter in the water. Advanced techniques,
optimization of image composition are covered, as well as advanced safety guidelines for
working in deeper or more difficult underwater environments.

• You will learn how to choose the right equipment for an underwater model shoot.
• You learn to take creative and aesthetic aspects into account.
• You will learn how to handle the model as well as the appropriate styling, clothing and poses in the water.
• You will learn the safety aspects for photographers and models.

Workshop leader Thomas Zumbrunnen

0/5 places free

Black water is a very special type of underwater photography. Small creatures are photographed during a night dive in open water. Depending on the location, creatures come to the surface from the depths that can only be photographed in this way. The workshop will teach you how such a dive works and how to get good photos quickly.

• You will learn what black water photos are and how they are created.
• You will learn about the difficulties and how to overcome them.
• You will learn what equipment and diving skills are required for black water photography.
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