Underwater Photography Workshops & Escorted Trips 2013
Liveaboard Diving Safaris with a Difference
Worldwide Dive and Sail and the Siren Fleet have always been keen supporters of underwater photographers and design our liveaboard yachts to accommodate the needs of the underwater photographer and videographer. We continue to sponsor underwater photography competitions including the Alert Diver Ocean Views contest and the NCUPS annual shoot out.
We have had the pleasure of welcoming some renowned names from the world of underwater photography aboard our yachts including Mark Strickland, Alex Mustard, Aaron Wong, Stephen Frink, Jennie Soriano, Gerald Rambert and Jason Isley.
With compact digital cameras and SLRs being readily available to divers and the wealth of internet resources from sites such as divephotoguide.com, uwpmag.com and uwphotographyguide.com, the demand for u/w photography workshops has increased and for the year 2013 we are planning several workshops & escorted trips. Join us and see how easy and fun it can be to improve your photography techniques and perhaps join our hosts in becoming an award winning underwater photogrpaher!
We welcome users of both compact digital cameras and digital SLR's aboard each of our yachts, where you will find dedicated preparation areas, plenty of charge points, camera storage areas, dedicated rinse tanks on the dive deck, computers in every cabin to allow you to download and edit your days work and a large plasma screen in the saloon to view and share your days pictures with your fellow guests.
If you would like to join one of the workshops, please
Underwater Photography Diving Workshops
Our escorted underwater photography liveaboard safaris and professional-led workshops take place over a variety of locations including the Timor-Leste, the Philipines, Palau, Raja Ampat, Indonesia and the Maldives.
25th January - 4th February 2013
S/Y Indo Siren
2700 Euro per person
 Alex Mustard lives in Hampshire, holds a Ph.D. in marine biology and works as a freelance marine biologist, author and photographer. He took his first underwater pictures aged nine, has had his images widely published and has won firstprizes in both the prestigious Festival Mondial de L’Image Sous Marine in Antibes and the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the year competition. His main diving interest is observing and photographing the everyday behaviour of marine life, something that many divers miss. Alex is the digital officer of the British Society of Underwater Photographers and co-administrator of the digital photography website Wetpixel. Alex’s latest book, ‘The Art of Diving’ (2006) was written in conjunction with Nick Hanna.
Visit Alex's website to view photos and read about his recent excursions.
 Werner Thiele Escorted Underwater Photography in the Maldives
29th January to 8th February 2013
S/Y Maldives Siren
2,600 Euro per person
Werner Thiele, born in Tyrol Austria, started diving when he was 18 years old and became youngest professional diving instructor in Austria. At 22 years old he started taking pictures under water as proof of his tremendous adventures for his friends and relations After winning more than 200 international photo competitions he became CMAS worldchampion in wideangle underwater photography in 2005. In 2009 he was international judge in Korea for the CMAS underwater photography world championship and today he is member of the CMAS visual commision.
Contact Werner to Book your place onboard today!
Werner will also be leading dive safaris to the Philippines, Palau and Raja Ampat!
Gerald Rambert 2013 Underwater Photography Workshop in Palau
9th to 19th March 2013
S/Y Palau Siren
3,150 Euro per person
 Gerald, from Mauritius will once again be hosting a 10-night Underwater Photography Workshop with the Siren Fleet. Previous workshops have been in the Philippines, Raja Ampat, the Maldives and Thailand, this year he is venturing to Palau with the anticipation of shark action, manta rays and plenty of macro subjects too there is so much to hold the interest of underwater photographers. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced photographer you can benefit from Gerald's instruction- or simply join a like-minded group.
Gerald will give afternoon and evening presentations on a range of subjects relating to camera set up, composition, techniques and editing. He provides individual in-water instruction and between dive coaching to ensure you develop your own techniques and style at an individual pace.
You can view his photo gallery on his personal website www.geraldrambert.com
UWPhotographyGuide.com Photography Expedition to The Philippines AND Palau
 15th - 28th June 2013
S/Y Philippine Siren & S/Y Palau Siren
3,600 Euro per person
Join Scott Geitler for a superb 13 night liveaboard safari combining both the Philippines and Palau. Spend 6 nights in the Southern Visayas then travel from Manila to Koror to board the S/Y Palau Siren for a further 6 nights. Departing from Cebu visit the reefs of Cabilao, Balicasag and Pescador island along with the macro critter sites around Dauin. Disembark in Moalboal and continue your experience in Palau, where you will dive the highlights of blue Corner, german Channel, Ulong Channel and Peleliu, as well as a visit to Jelly Fish Lake. Two superb diving destinations - 1 amazing liveaboard trip!
3rd - 16th August 2013
S/Y Philippine Siren & S/Y Palau Siren
3,600 Euro per person
Kevin Deacon is considered one of Australia’s most experienced, accomplished and highly published underwater photographers. His images have received international acclaim and have graced the pages of prestigious books and magazines through out the World during the past 30 years. He is also himself an author and has published numerous books including "Australia & the South Pacific" which captured images and the uniqueness of each region. Kevin's images have scooped numerous awards including the "Oceans Underwater Photographer of the Year" and "Australasian Photographer of the Year 2002", he has also received the PADI Founding Father Award in 1995.
Kevin will be hosting a series of underwater photography workshops in 2013 with the Siren Fleet, over which he will be giving presentations on Equipment, Composition, Environmental Considerations and Camera Control. The first of the series will combine two superb diving destinations into one 13 night liveaboard safari. Spend 6 nights in the Southern Visayas, Philippines then travel from Manila to Koror for a further 6 days of diving in Palau. Guests will have the opportunity to photograph a variety of genres, including macro, wide angle close up, wide angle sunlight, sihouettes & working with models, all under Kevin's professional guidance.
Kevin will also make presentations on photography with rebreathers and Siren Fleet will have Poseidon recreational rebreathers on board for guests to hire should they wish to practice this technique.
 An Additional workshop is scheduled for 15th- 25th October 2013, to explore the Philippines' Visayan region in depth over 10 nights.
Don Silcock Underwater Photography Workshop in Timor Leste with Equator Diving
27th September - 7th October 2013
S/Y Oriental Siren
2,700 Euro per person
Don is a UK born, Australian based underwater photographer and journalist who has explored Asia for many years, publishing numerous articles on his dive expeditions in a wide range of diving and non-diving publications. Don visited Timor-Leste in August 2010 and now eagerly awaits his return to the region to lead this exciting adventure trip. Don will be on hand to assist each individual diver with camera set up, composition and editing techniques, giving one to one tuition so you get the most from your experience. You can read more about Don's adventures at www.indopacificimages.com
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