The Raja Ampat
SEACAM Center.

We have partnered up with Papua Diving Resorts to bring pas­sio­na­te under­wa­ter pho­to­graph­ers to new shores by estab­li­shing the first SEACAM center in the world. Striking the perfect balance between premium camera equipment and the best under­wa­ter scenery, the new Raja Ampat SEACAM Center provides an oppor­tu­ni­ty to explore the world’s richest reefs with state-of-the-art accom­mo­da­ti­on and camera equipment. Stay at either Sorido Bay or Kri Eco Resort, learn from the Pros and dive the richest reefs in the world—a true under­wa­ter photographer’s paradise.

Find all current workshop dates below.

Book directly with Papua Diving

Pro­fes­sio­nal
workshops.

Gain exclusive access to creative and technical workshops led by SEACAM Ambassa­dor Don Silcock. Just a few steps from your bungalow, the RASC offers a unique com­bi­na­ti­on of hands-on, practical tuition, followed by live training sessions at Raja Ampat’s best dive sites. Each workshop follows a struc­tu­red cur­ri­cu­lum and includes a private boat with trained dive guides, targeted dive sites, and daily training sessions.

Dates for 2026:

July 19–25, 2026
August 9–15, 2026

Ambassa­dors
in residence.

For a few select weeks throug­hout the year, SEACAM Ambassa­dors will be available on-site for per­so­na­li­zed guidance and learning, according to your needs and equipment. Weekly talks and pre­sen­ta­ti­ons will be held at both the Kri Eco Resort and Sorido Bay Resort, giving guests the chance to learn from the best in the industry.

Dates for 2026

Don Silcock: March 15 to April 5 & July 12 to August 19, 2026
Renee Capozzola: April 15 to 22, 2026

Get to know
SEACAM.

We have the newest equipment ready for you to use on site – and it doesn’t matter if you’re a new user, maybe plan on upgrading your system or just want to try it for fun. Our tech advisor will be happy to show you ever­y­thing there is to know, answer your questions and assist you on your dive. Feel free to take a closer look at our SEACAM housings, strobes, ports and macro gear on site and explore the under­wa­ter world with new eyes.

What you
can expect.

Dive into the most bio­di­ver­se marine ecosystem in the world to discover untouched coral reefs and life as you’ve never seen it before – and learn about under­wa­ter pho­to­gra­phy from pro­fes­sio­nal SEACAM pho­to­graph­ers and ambassa­dors in theory and practice. Specific courses and workshops, indi­vi­du­al education, as well as dives and expe­di­ti­ons together will help you transform good images into breath­ta­king memories.

Behind the scenes
of the workshops.

The goal of the new Raja Ampat SEACAM center is to show pho­to­graph­ers how to get the very best images from their equipment, all while diving some of the very best reefs & seamounts in Raja Ampat. We’re creating a unique com­bi­na­ti­on of hands-on and practical tuition while diving superb sites and staying in a beautiful resort – including well-trained and expe­ri­en­ced dive guides on site.

Important info: This offer is not limited to SEACAM pho­to­graph­ers – we are happy to welcome all under­wa­ter pho­to­graph­ers, with whatever equipment you bring along.

  • The workshops will take 7–10 days and will take place at Sorido Bay Resort, hosted and accom­pa­nied by SEACAM photographers.
  • Bookings will be done through Sorido Bay Resort, but we’ll be happy to answer any questions regarding the Raja Ampat SEACAM center in general.
  • Various topics will be covered in the workshops, from macro, wide-angle-macro and wideangle to specific questions.
  • Alongside the hands-on, on-site dive sessions, you will receive coaching and support on location as well as after the trip to make sure you get the best possible outcome from this exciting and trans­for­ma­ti­ve trip.

Each major topic (Macro, WAM & Wide-Angle pho­to­gra­phy) will be covered as follows:

Post breakfast session

  • in-classroom, covering the key points and agreeing on the objec­ti­ves for the in-water sessions that will follow
  • intro to theory and prac­ti­cal­i­ties around reaching the agreed in-water objectives
  • main­ten­an­ce, trou­ble­shoo­ting and equipment talk

Two in-water sessions per day

  • In-water sessions will be conducted at specific sites selected because of the avai­la­bi­li­ty of subject matter relevant to the agreed objectives.
  • On the boat, we’ll have plenty of space, a toilet and comes complete with a large worktable for camera equipment adjus­t­ments and technique discussions.
  • Ins­truc­tor available for in-water and above water tuition as required

Review Session

  • Afternoon review and critique of the day’s images and eva­lua­ti­on against the agreed objectives
  • Indi­vi­du­al coaching and problem solving tuition available as required

The Digital Darkroom

  • The key to great images is good ones captured in-camera while in the water – properly composed, properly exposed and all the available “digital data” recorded
  • At the pixel level modern digital cameras have incre­di­ble capa­bi­li­ty and digital darkroom tech­ni­ques using Lightroom and Photoshop can transform the foun­da­tio­nal “good” image into a truly “great” one
  • Early evening sessions will be conducted every day to show the attendees how to do that

On-Going Support

  • Each workshop attendee will receive one free of charge two-hour remote coaching session to review images, reinforce learning and general support

Are you ready to transform your photo skills and enjoy a dive trip of a lifetime? Request all the booking info right here.

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