REVIEW

Professional Underwater Photography Course Review
by Aviva Olsavsky

“The experience of how Guy broke down the pieces of what I needed to learn into concise and specific actionable feedback was really incredible! It reminded me of the way Mr. Miyagi taught in Karate Kid…”

“He was able to pick up on and to diagnose the problems with my approach so quickly, and to really get down to the essence of what I needed to learn…”

“I learned an incredible amount of information and gained invaluable experience in photography, filmmaking, editing, fish behaviour, diving, visual arts, business ideas, and much, much more during my time with the Liquid Motion Academy”

“Guy and Anita really have a genuine interest in mentoring photographers and seeing them grow over time. I really can’t thank them enough…”

Review of Professional Underwater Filmmaking Career Course & Professional Underwater Photography Career Course by Jerry Gordon

“This Underwater Photography Course and workshop was an incredible experience for me. The didactic pre-course online sessions were a valuable surprise addition, well formulated, and organized. Guy was excellent in answering all my questions. What was truly helpful was that when he approached making me a better photographer, Guy considered not just the process of photography, but also my air usage, the role of trim and buoyancy, and even the impact of my BCD. He was able to pick up on and to diagnose the problems with my approach so quickly, and to really get down to the essence of what I needed to learn. The experience of how he broke down the pieces of what I needed to learn into concise and specific actionable feedback was really incredible and reminded me of the way Mr. Miyagi taught in Karate Kid…”

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He was able to pick up on and to diagnose the problems with my approach so quickly, and to really get down to the essence of what I needed to learn.

The experience of how he broke down the pieces of what I needed to learn into concise and specific actionable feedback was really incredible and reminded me of the way Mr. Miyagi taught in Karate Kid. I’ve made multiple changes to my diving, to my trim, have swapped my BCD for a wing/harness, and of course to my photography process! The result is that on my recent trip I felt SO much more comfortable and was able to hover to get much improved shark and turtle photos. Guy and Anita even went out of their way to help me to try new gear out on the trip to make sure that it worked for me. Further, I learned about strobe placement, editing, and the overall experience increased my interest in photography, so much so that I’ve sought additional mentoring for my land photography, and am looking forward to bringing this learning to my underwater work. Anita is from the first to the last moment, before and after the trip, a consummate professional, one of the sweetest people in terms of her concern and focus on making people’s trips the best possible, and she is genuinely a people person and a real delight. She also gave great restaurant recs. She is organized and keeps everything ‘running’ in such a wonderful way in terms of the logistics. Even after my trip, Guy and Anita helped me with different questions, including advice about camera and dive gear, and their responses were just as quick after the course had ended as they were before I came to town for the course–that is, I feel like Guy and Anita really have a genuine interest in mentoring photographers and seeing them grow over time. I really can’t thank them enough”
Aviva Olsavsky, 2023

Success

"Liquid Motion’s combined decades of real world experience creates a practical and powerful learning crucible for the aspiring underwater cameramen and working professional alike. You learn far more than underwater camera techniques. You learn how to succeed. Every professional has their “Book of Secrets”. Anita and Guy are sharing their lifetime of experience, and this is just one example of that wisdom. Think “Tailored Master Class”: One-on-one training in the beautiful tropical blue Cozumel Marine Park ?”

John Ellerbrock

“Truly enlightened teaching that raises the bar. There is absolutely no substitute for one-on-one personalized instruction delivered hands-on by a Master… The Academy provides truly enlightened teaching, delivered by a teacher and world-leading artist, who has a unique ability to convey his techniques and sensibilities, both “topside” and underwater and whose passion for his work is clear. Every detail was tailored to me, and focused always on what, to me, is most important. The pace was always tailored to my personal interests, aptitude and energy. I learnt more than I could ever imagine. There is absolutely no comparison."

Jeremy Cohen

"Liquid Motion’s Underwater Film Courses are unique in the world. Tailored to the needs of the student, mine covered every aspect of UW film production and camera work. The instructor, Guy Chaumette is a world-famous Artist, committed to the success of every student. This course made a huge impact on my UW film making career”

Dan Bailey

“I chose Liquid Motion Academy over The L.A. Film School, because I wanted to learn more than just Filmmaking; I wanted to learn the art of film – stories, creation with freedom, how to portray emotion, how to make a difference. It’s incredible how much I learnt about filmmaking and photography, on land and underwater, in such a short time! I highly recommend LMA to anyone, it was a uniquely productive journey, and an amazing, highly personalised experience, that quickly led me to a career in the industry”

Karan Saini

“I learnt more in 9 days than I have ever learned by myself in 50 years – and I did not even have to read a manual!. The opportunity to learn what I did with the people I did made the trip a once in a life time event”….

Steve Cohen

“I’ve been on trips and courses with ‘Professional Underwater Videographers’ over the years, but they have never even approached this high level of education and learning. The experience with Liquid Motion has been amazing! The training was 100% the best. Guy is always at your disposal, diving for you, not just with you, and a constant source of incredible information. He knew right away where I could improve, and completely adapted to my specific needs. I have never learnt so much in such a short time!….”

Bernat Garrigos

"As a professional, I learnt more in the past week than I have in the last 10 years! The film programs are about so much more than just the technical. They are about the difference between video footage and film.."

Tim Kirkpatrick

“The philosophy of the Academy was different than anything I’ve ever experienced before. Really there are no words to describe the inspired learning and joy I felt about this trip. Anita & Guy were so attentive and their passion and enthusiasm shines through all they do. Guys mission is your success. He is a wealth of information and he eagerly shares his vast expertise. It was an inspiring, life-changing experience. I can’t wait to come back and work with Guy and Anita again!”..

Pec Indman

“My Hollywood-based company specialises in underwater filming, and being up to date with all the latest and best skills are vital to my business. Liquid Motion’s Guy Chaumette is considered by most as one of the very best Filmmakers in the profession. I was honoured to dive and film alongside him. He helped me hone my diving techniques, and gave a me a new set of camera and film skills that I will use for life. If you are looking for valued, trusted, completely professional underwater cinematography training, Liquid Motion Academy is the only place to go…”

Nigel Hudson

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Professional Underwater Photography Course Review by Aviva Olsavsky

Success

“I learnt more in 9 days than I have ever learned by myself in 50 years – and I did not even have to read a manual!. The opportunity to learn what I did with the people I did made the trip a once in a life time event”….

"As a professional, I learnt more in the past week than I have in the last 10 years! The film programs are about so much more than just the technical. They are about the difference between video footage and film.."