Service Description

You will see amazing marine life when you are exploring but sometimes seeing is not enough. You may want to capture the moment to show family and friends or enjoy again for yourself. If you have never used a camera in the water it is different and the SSI Photo and Video program teaches you the skills needed to freedive safely with an underwater camera set up. In addition It provides you with the in-depth knowledge and experience you need to effectively use, maintain, and store your equipment. You will learn how to approach and interact with your underwater subjects, and what the effects of light and visibility will have on your perfect shot and video. Whether you have your own camera or are using one of ours we will teach you how to prepare the camera before entering the water. During the two pool sessions we will look at your buoyancy with a camera, and awareness of your surroundings. You will practice taking pictures and video using still and moving subjects. Then in a post pool workshop we review and look at processing and editing techniques. You can add an optional open water freedive at Selsey Lifeboat Station. You instructor will take you on a dive and locate subjects for you to photograph and video. We will then review these with you post dive. Just ask for prices and dates. Is there a minimum age? You need to be at least 10 years old and have a Basic Freediver or equivalent certification. Do I need my own equipment? Only as mask and snorkel, we will provide everything else you need, including a compact and video camera for you to use. You are of course welcome to use your own if you have it. How long does it take? It will be offered across two dates so you can consolidate the images from the first session before we move on the second session. What is included? Digital Manual Academics workshops Two confined water/pool sessions Digital certification card on completion Equipment hire (you will need a mask and snorkel set) Instructor time Everything you do help us do a little more so thank you.

Cancellation Policy

A non-refundable deposit of £150 is to be paid at the time of booking or the full balance if less than £150. Any course balances are to be settled fourteen days prior to the start of your course either in person or by BACS payment. All course prices quoted are for a minimum class size of two. You can opt for 1:1 training but this will incur additional costs. Course prices are for a set number of hours or sessions, any sessions required beyond this will be charged by the hour. Payment will be required in full before the session can take place. You agree to complete all independent/home study as required and specified by us, including reading, reviews and where appropriate online exams before your scheduled academic sessions and workshops. If you have not completed the required independent/home study you will be charged for any additional sessions that will be needed as a result, to avoid disruption to your fellow students. You agree to leave full days free for your training. Your timetable provides guide times for activities, but Open Water Sessions do not run to strict timings. You agree to be well rested prior to attending any training. If we deem you unfit to take part or are not advised by 09:00 that you are unwell, a charge for a repeat day will apply for training. You may cancel a Mulberry training course by submitting written notice via e-mail or letter - no verbal cancellations are accepted. The deposit paid is non-refundable and the balance of the course is subject to the following cancellation fees based on the full cost of the course at the time of booking: Cancelled with more than 30 days before scheduled commencement no further payments are necessary. If you made payment in full at the time of booking, we would refund the balance less the deposit to you by the same method as it was originally paid. Cancelled with less than month but more than 14 days before the scheduled commencement a 50% cancellation fee will be required from you, equivalent to the full course price less any deposit paid Cancelled with less than 14 days before the scheduled commencement you will be liable for the full cost of the course/event/activity at the price agreed at the time of booking.

Contact Details

• 9 Orchard Parade, Selsey, Chichester, UK

  +44 1243 601000

  info@mulberry-me.co.uk