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.

Dates 2025:

Workshop 1 / July 20–26
Workshop 2 / August 10–16

Ambassa­dor-in-Residence / July 6 – August 19

Don Silcock will be on site for indi­vi­du­al coaching and guidance.

Book directly with Papua Diving

Hands-on
education.

Gain exclusive access to creative and technical workshops led by world-renowned SEACAM ambassa­dors, covering macro and wide-angle pho­to­gra­phy, as well as digital darkroom tech­ni­ques that transform good images into great ones. We’re firm believers in good education and we want to provide you with the tools and tips to improve your skills in and outside the water. Our on-site tech team, as well as the dive guides and staff will be happy to assist you and advise you on all things under­wa­ter photography.

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.

The Workshops

How this
works.

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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