Underwater photography training by Liquid Light Studio
Underwater photography training at Echo Divers Koh Tao is delivered in collaboration with Liquid Light Studio — a professional underwater media studio with experience working across commercial, documentary, and broadcast-level projects.
Based on Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand, our courses combine relaxed diving with serious image-making, taught by working professionals who spend as much time shooting underwater as they do teaching.
Whether you’re taking your first steps into underwater photography or refining your technique, this training focuses on real conditions, real dives, and real results.
Our Underwater Photography Training Programs
Training is structured, but never rigid. We adapt sessions to your experience level, camera setup, and goals — whether that’s personal enjoyment, content creation, or professional development.
Wide-Angle Underwater Photography
Over three days, you’ll learn how to capture large underwater scenes using both natural light and strobes.
Training focuses on:
– Composition and framing underwater
– Light positioning and strobe control
– Diver awareness and environmental care
– Shooting reefs, wrecks, and schooling fish effectively
All skills are applied directly during real dives,
not simulated exercises.
Macro Underwater Photography
This course is about patience, precision, and control.
You’ll work on:
– Close-focus techniques
– Lighting small subjects without stress
– Buoyancy and positioning for macro shooting
Improving sharpness, colour, and detail
Guided dives are paired with image review and feedback to help you progress quickly and naturally.
Who you’ll be learning from
Your training is taught by Liquid Light Studio, a professional underwater media studio based on Koh Tao.
The team works on commercial, documentary, and broadcast-level projects,
and brings that real-world experience directly into the training.
What this means for you is simple:
• Clear, practical instruction
• Calm, well-planned dives
• A focus on doing things properly, not rushing
The courses take place at Echo Divers, combining professional training with a relaxed, supportive dive-centre environment.
What you need to join
Nothing complicated — just the basics to make sure you’re comfortable and insured in the water.
Minimum age
You need to be at least 10 years old.
Medical fitness
You’ll need to be medically fit for diving. Please check the standard diving medical form before arriving.
If anything’s unclear, just ask — we’re happy to help.
Diving certification
A minimum of Open Water Diver certification is required.
Recent diving experience
You’ll need proof of a dive within the last six months.
If you haven’t dived recently, we’ll recommend a short Scuba Review first so you can enjoy the course properly.
Please contact us before booking!
Macro photography requires excellent buoyancy, and we recommend around 60 logged dives (or similar experience)
so you can get the best results.
What’s included in the training
Everything you need to focus on learning and enjoying the dives is taken care of.
• Scuba equipment for all training dives
• Boat dives and refreshments
• Standard e-learning where required
• Certification on completion
• Dive insurance during your training (up to 30 days)
• Discounted accommodation options
• 10% discount on additional diver-level courses or equipment with us
No hidden extras, no unnecessary add-ons — just what you need to get the most out of the training.
Private Underwater Photography Training
If you prefer a more focused approach, private training is available.
One-to-one sessions are tailored around your experience, your camera setup, and what you actually want to work on — whether that’s understanding the basics, improving buoyancy for shooting, or refining a specific style.
Private training gives you:
• Flexible scheduling
• Dives planned around your goals
• Direct feedback during and after each dive
• Time to slow things down and really practise
• This option works especially well if you want to progress quickly or learn at your own pace.
Discounted accommodation options
If you’d like to stay close to the dive centre, we can help with accommodation options around Echo Divers.
We work with a small selection of nearby places and can point you in the right direction based on your budget, length of stay, and course schedule.
Most training dives run on the normal dive schedule, making it easy to combine photography with fun dives, courses, or time to relax on the island.
Ready to book?
Choose the training option that works best for you.
If you’re not sure, just get in touch and we’ll help you decide.
Underwater Photography Training in Koh Tao
Professional training without the pressure.
Price range: ฿15,000 through ฿25,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need previous photography experience?
No. Training is adapted to your level, whether you’re using a camera underwater for the first time or already shooting and want to improve.
Is the training physically demanding?
No more than normal recreational diving. Good buoyancy helps, and that’s something we work on during the course.
Can the training be customised?
Yes. Private training is fully tailored, and even group courses are adjusted to the experience of the participants.
Do I need my own camera?
No. All filming and diving equipment is included.
If you already have your own camera and would like to use it, we’re happy to help you set it up and get the most out of it.
Can I fly after my last dive?
The general rule for flying after diving is to wait 12 hours after one dive, and 18 hours after two or more dives. If you went over your no decompression limits, or missed a safety stop on the dive, it is advised to wait 24 hours.
How many people are in a group?
Group sizes are kept small.
Private one-to-one training is also available if you’d prefer a more focused approach.
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