Official Fringe Events

Underwater Project events and selected Underwater Photography and Video Expeditions in 2015 and beyond - the Underwater Project is now closed, sorry. No new events can be listed.

June 2015

Fiji - Underwater Photography Workshop With Joe Tepper
From June 11, 2015 to June 21, 2015
We are pleased to announce a unique trip to the colorful and rich waters of Fiji on the luxurious Fiji Siren. Join DivePhotoGuide Editor and photojournalist Joseph Tepper for a wide-angle workshop in some of the most subject-rich and biodiverse waters in the world. We don't run a lot of workshops on our expeditions, so this is a very special trip, designed specifically to help you hone your photography skills and portfolio.
French Polynesia - French Polynesia Shark Trip 2015 with Ron Watkins
From June 29, 2015 to July 10, 2015
Fakarava and Rangiroa in French Polynesia are arguably the best shark diving locations on the planet with hundreds of grey reef sharks, whitetip sharks, blacktip sharks, lemon sharks, tiger sharks, silvertip sharks and silky sharks. This trip is also timed for the grouper spawning in Fakarava where thousands of groupers gather in an impressive mass spawning event.

July 2015

Australia - DSLR Underwater Photography Workshop with Gary Bell
From July 24, 2015 to July 26, 2015
In conjunction with Jetty Dive, situated in Coffs Harbour, Gary Bell will be hosting a 2 day digital DSLR underwater photography workshop and sharing his knowledge and experiences in photography to bring your underwater photography skills to a whole new level.

August 2015

Indonesia - Komodo – Underwater photography workshop with Gerald Rambert
From Aug. 31, 2015 to Sept. 10, 2015
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 Komodo. Underwater photographers will delight in the range of photographic subjects - with both wide-angle and macro lenses used. Whether you are a beginner or more experienced photographer you can benefit from Gerald's instruction- or simply join a like-minded group.

June 2016

Fiji - Underwater photography workshop with Franco Banfi
From June 21, 2016 to July 1, 2016
Franco Banfi is a professional wildlife photographer and photo-journalist, well known for his expertise and accuracy in underwater imaging. Recently he has begun to diversify and is now leading photo expeditions and giving workshops and seminars about photography in different locations, in order to share his skills. For many years he has been known in the industry for his versatility. He has meticulously documented many uncommon animals and locations as well as wildlife and human relationship with nature in environments from the Equator to the poles. His reports have been published in countless publications and renowned magazines around the world (including GEO, National Geographic, Animan, Focus, Red Bull magazine and Terre Sauvage).

July 2016

Ecuador - Galapagos – Underwater photography workshop with Gerald Rambert
From July 11, 2016 to July 18, 2016
After the success of his previous Underwater Photography Workshops with Siren Fleet Gerald, from Mauritius, will be joining Master Liveaboards for a 7 night workshop in The Galapagos Islands. His previous workshops have been in the Philippines, Raja Ampat, the Maldives and Thailand. Underwater photographers will delight in the range of photographic subjects – with both wide-angle and macro lenses used. 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 as well as between dive coaching to ensure you develop your own techniques and style at an individual pace.