Feedback from Underwater Photography Courses
It's been such an incredible feeling to help thousands of beginners across the world over the past 20 years develop their photography skills both above and under the water.
Helping guests move off automatic mode and seeing them finally achieve their dreams to shoot with confidence and bring their images to life has been the greatest gift to me, to see them win prizes, write for magazines, or become filmmakers.
I look forward to helping you too.
"You came across brilliantly, a great mixture of warmth combined being human, plus so much knowledge and experience. You explain things so well too." Sarah, Royal Photographic Society Online Workshop, September 2024
"Thank you so much for a great zoom session. You were so generous with your time and advice." Steve Malone, Royal Photographic Society Online Workshop, September 2024
"Just a note to say thanks for your excellent RPS Presentation on Zoom last night. Really clearly and helpful." Nick
"Had an awesome day with Maria. Her presentation was put together really well. We went through the settings on my Olympus TG7 and my Sealife Camera and Dragon Light. I learnt so much today. Most of it would normally have gone over my head. It was such a relaxed course and had lots of fun and scrummy biscuits. I would highly recommend Maria, thank you for everything." Debra,
"Maria was brilliant at teaching me to use my new Olympus TG7 camera. She is hugely knowledgeable and explains everything clearly, focusing on exactly what I wanted to learn. I am very pleased with the underwater photos I took during the course at Swanage Pier. Maria was invaluable at guiding me to subjects to photograph and suggesting different settings/compositions. I thoroughly enjoyed it!
Antonia Ross
"Absolutely what a fantastic day. I can't recommend enough. All my questions were fully answered, no matter how basic. Maria remained patient and supportive throughout and I felt safe and well prepared for the water after a thorough class instruction. All the equipment was introduced and explained prior to entering the water. Most importantly Maria created an extremely friendly, welcoming environment with safety the priority. A lovely day, thank you so much and I hope to join you again soon."
Richard Bowman-Dyer, Snorkelling Course
"I booked a day's course with Maria this week and had a great day where she went through underwater photography with special reference to my compact camera and lighting set-up, especially concentrating on getting the right settings for the subjects I wanted, conditions and desired outcome. Maria uses examples of her own work to illustrate specific points. In all a very informative and enjoyable day and I'm looking forward to putting what I learnt into effect." Ron Lee
"Maria is a wonderful person who gave me the confidence to overcome my fear of putting my head in water. She is super patient and easy to get along with. The morning was spent teaching me how to get a great underwater shot and spoke in simple ways as requested and in the afternoon we put my learning into practice. I even saw my first ever fish in the sea! Thank you from the bottom of my heart Maria, you have opened the door to so many new adventures."
Heather Norman, Snorkelling Course, Swanage
"What a fantastic day with Maria. Anyone that has the patience to teach someone like myself who is hyperactive and the most impatient person there is needs to be known about. Anyone seeking advice or is interested in this line of photography, look no further than this lady, Maria Munn. I've left Swanage today knowing that this is something I really want to take further. Thank you Maria.
Leon Slade, Underwater Photography Course, Swanage
"I don't think I could be taking the shots I take without having the fundamentals and basics of shooting underwater clearly understood and that his where Maria has really helped me. Having a book that helps me understand the essential elements of underwater photography using a compact camera that delivers amazing results. is a must for any aspiring underwater photographer. It was such a help to me to execute the basics then start to innovate techniques building on those basics using snoots and filters but always based on Maria's fundamentals. I now have the confidence to shoot with more advanced kit but still stick to the principles Maria gave me through her book."
Phil Hetherington, Underwater Photography Book
Feedback from launching my course with the first ever PADI Digital Underwater Photography Course back in 2006 with Emperor Divers
"From one Instructor to another this was special to see, full of passion, fun and a joy to watch. Very high skill level. Love on ya!" Kevin Egan, PADI Instructor
"A fantastic course taught with passion and enthusiasm. Even being advised on how to get the camera working has improved my pictures beyond recognition." Steve Jones, Recovery Diver, Metropolitan Police
"Fantastic, over and above the call of duty". Jimmy Thurston
"Really great course, personal attention more than needed. Brilliant". Clare Mullen
"Maria's knowledge and experience inspired us all . Thanks Maria, you deserve to go far." Sue Searle
"Thanks for all of your enthusiasm and attention throughout the course which I have benefitted tremedously from. You have an ability to put forward fairly complex ideas into a form that I found easy to comprehend. I'm sure you and this course will find you great success in the coming seasons. Good luck and thanks." Peter Bernard
'Maria you are a star! Your attention to detail is unbelievable. You've simplified the book 100 times over with the added personal touch. Many thanks!" Tara McCloskey
"Thank you Maria. Very enjoyable and interesting course and enthusiastically put across. Excellent!" Martin Smith