Digital Workshops for underwater photographers is one of our specialties. Over the past few years, it seems that many have jumped on the bandwagon and now offer workshops in various locations. However, thanks to Wayne Hasson of the Aggressor Fleet, we were the first to offer Digital Workshops on a regular basis.
2008 is going to be an exciting year as we have already scheduled workshops on with Bilikiki Cruises on the MV Spirit of the Solomons October 14-28,2008 & at Wakatobi Resort May 2-13 2008. Visit our Schedule Page or download Rod's Bio
and the Course Outline for more details.
In addition we have been invited by Archipelago Resorts & Fleet to be "Photo Pro " in residence during the month of February 2008 on the Archipelago II Liveabord on an intineray that includes Raj Ampat, Indonesia. We will also be at Maluku Dive Resort in Ambon for 2 weeks as Photo Pro " in residence.
Quote from the Archipelago website:
"It is a rare opportunity that divers are able to watch a quality photographer at work underwater and perhaps it is even more unusual that divers can discuss techniques and skills in relaxed environment with an experienced and dedicated professional. The Archipelago Fleet is proud to announce that this will be possible in early 2008.
World renowned US photographer, Rod Klein will be joining the Archipelago Adventurer II as a Photo-Pro in residence, in Raja Ampat for cruise dates February 18 - February 29 2008 a total of 11 nights aboard the vessel. With an itinerary Sorong - Sorong, the voyage will encompass the most popular dive sites in the Raja Ampat region and, in addition, also less well known sites with unique and interesting habitats." More Info
Bilikiki Cruises Solomon Islands October 14-28, 2008
Join Digital Pro Rod Klein on a 14 night charter in the fabulous Solomon Islands. You will have incredible diving, meet great people, have serious diving adventure and the workshop IS FREE!
The SPIRIT OF SOLOMONS is 125 ft long and has a 24 ft beam, making it a very large and stable ship designed for South Pacific conditions. The ship offers immense sundecks, plenty of covered areas and airconditioned accommodations.
The SPIRIT OF SOLOMONS features 7 deluxe cabins with a full double bed and a single above, and with private showers and toilets. There are also 6 single cabins that share 3 showers and 2 toilets.
The MV Bilikiki & Spirit of Solomons operate from Honiara, on Guadalcanal Island, to dive sites in the Florida Islands, the Russell Islands, Mborokua (Mary) Island and Marovo Lagoon in the New Georgia Islands.
The walls, reefs, pinnacles and coral gardens of Solomon Islands support an amazing variety and quantity of sea creatures. The varieties of fish are staggering. You can see anemone fish, angel fish, butterfly fish, humphead parrot fish and other reef dwellers, while just a short distance away, schools of barracuda, big-eye trevally and other pelagics cruise the blue waters. The amount and variety of sealife is astounding. Manta shrimp, ghost pipefish, and pygmy seahorses are only a few examples of what you may find.
Come join us for the Solomon Islands Photo Adventure aboard the SPIRIT OF SOLOMONS. Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to dive the prolific waters of the Solomons with Rod.
Situated on a beautiful tropical island in the remote and peaceful Wakatobi archipelago in the Banda Sea, Wakatobi Dive Resort offers what many consider to be the best reef diving in the world. Their knowledgeable and friendly staff take great care of you and your friends, the chefs create truly delicious meals, and the accommodations are aesthetically appealing and comfortable. But, there's more. What makes Wakatobi so unique is the extent to which the resort envelops the surrounding area into a sustainable marine protected area.
Blessed with a house reef (considered the most lush and healthy to be found today) where you can begin your dive only 20m (60 feet) from the dive center, Wakatobi is often described as a live aboard with a built-in beach! In addition to the spectacular house reef, there are several dozens of easily accessible dive sites offering incredible marine life diversity, color and natural splendor. With all boat dives and unlimited shore diving included in the very comprehensive resort packages, you're ensured total diving freedom!
Layang Layang Resort in Malaysia will reprise its successful Underwater Photo Challenge July 21-27, 2008. A great success in 2006 and 2007, the world renowned resort will again feature internationally recognized judges and major prizes. Rod Klein will again be representing the US at a judge at the contest.
We have offered workshops on many Aggressor vessels, including Belize, Bay Islands, Kona, Palau, Truk and Cayman. Other destinations have included Kungkungan Bay Resort, North Sulawesi; Ocean Rover Liveaboard, Thailand, and Beneath The Sea.
Whether a complete beginner or professional, our workshops can take your digital underwater photos to the next level. All workshops include all aspects of imagemaking including nightly critiques. In addition, the use of Photoshop CS3 as the Digital Darkroom is emphasized. If you take one of our workshops you will learn more than you ever thought possible.
Take a look in on Publications page for our Scuba Diving Australasia & Fathoms Magazine articles on Digital Photography.
