Video Photography Koh Tao — SSI Underwater Photo & Video Specialty
The Video Photography Koh Tao specialty is perfect for divers who want to immortalise their underwater adventures. The marine world around Koh Tao is extraordinary — whale sharks at Sail Rock, green turtles, barracuda schools, giant groupers — and you probably want to share these images with friends and family. Through the Video Photography Koh Tao programme, you learn how to capture these unique moments and preserve unforgettable memories of your explorations. This specialty is recognised by SSI and valid at affiliated centres worldwide.
Why take the Video Photography Koh Tao specialty?
Underwater photography and videography require specific techniques you won’t use on land. This course helps you improve your diving skills while learning how to handle your camera equipment smoothly and safely. You gain control, creativity, and confidence during your underwater shoots. Furthermore, good buoyancy — a key skill covered in this specialty — will make every one of your fun dives in Koh Tao more fluid and enjoyable.
Course structure — 1 day, 2 dives, full certification
The course takes place over one day and includes:
- 1 theory session covering the fundamentals of underwater photo and video
- 2 training dives in open water, up to 30 metres, to practise in real conditions from our dedicated dive boat
- Use and maintenance of underwater photo and video equipment
- Light management, colour correction, and framing underwater
- Techniques to produce sharp, high-quality images and footage
This specialty teaches you how light behaves underwater, how to stabilise your movements, and how to choose the right settings to capture marine life, your dive buddy, or the stunning seascapes of Koh Tao.
Master your camera gear underwater
Underwater photography comes with unique challenges: colour loss at depth, movement caused by currents, buoyancy control. This SSI programme gives you all the tools you need to overcome them and create stunning images that truly showcase your dives. The skills you develop here also complement the Perfect Buoyancy SSI specialty perfectly. To book your session, contact us directly.
