“I have been shooting underwater photos  for many years, but needed to hone my skills and take my knowledge to the next level – I felt “stuck”.  Guy’s passion and knowledge gave me the boost I needed, and much more.  He guided me expertly, underwater and above, critiqued my work and taught me numerous key concepts you could never find in any books.  He was generous with his time, resources and knowledge and constantly customised the program to meet all my needs.  I’ve been able to apply what I learned with Liquid Motion to new situations independently and am looking at underwater photography in a whole new light – which is exactly what I was hoping for!  I would highly recommend their inspiring services to anyone…”

(Kari Rees)

“I’m a decent photographer, diving all over the world since the age of 12, and this was by far the best experience I’ve ever had. I’ve taken many courses with ‘professional underwater photographer’, but they have never been at this high level of education and learning.

Guys help was invaluable. He worked closely with me and my equipment, teaching me the finer points of shooting in raw/ manual mode, composition, lighting, and  working with different lenses. He gave me excellent guidance how to approach sea creatures to get the best photos, and spent afternoons teaching me how best to enhance them.  Guy shares a lifetime of diving, filming, photographing and studying marine life and makes any dive experience safe and unforgettable. He’s great company, and as for the quality of my photography, my walls in my home and office now all harbour my best shots! I highly recommend anyone wishing to improve their underwater photography skills to spend a week with Guy in the beautiful pristine waters of Cozumel. This was the best week of diving and underwater photography of my life!

(Mitch Yankowitz)

“Truly enlightened teaching, that raises the bar in photography instruction… Liquid Motion Academy teaching adheres to a fundamental principle I’ve learned in thirty-five years of higher education teaching and senior administration. There is no substitute for one-on-one personalized instruction delivered hands-on by a master artisan. 

Every detail was tailored to me, and focused always on what, to me, is most important.  Far from formalistic, Guy Chaumette took into consideration my diving history, my photographic strengths and opportunities for growth, my current photo kit, and my familiarity, or lack thereof, with cutting edge editing, lighting, and point-of-view subject development.  Across ten days of image making, the pace was always tailored to my personal interests, aptitude and energy. In Cozumel I had the opportunity to fully envelop myself in the joyful, challenging, and in very special moments, all-encompassing work of doing photography. Guy’s enlightened teaching, supported by Anita’s welcoming attention to detail, raises the bar in photography instruction and has opened for me new vistas of where I can take my image-making, topside as well as underwater.….”

(Jeremy Cohen)

“I can’t find the words for all the emotions I’m feeling. The Underwater Photography Course was such a fantastic experience on so many different levels. I made it home filled with joy and love from this trip.

The Philosophy of the Academy is different to anything I’ve ever experienced before. Anita and Guy took the time to clarify what I was interested in and understand the skills that I wanted to work on. They were both so attentive and their passion and enthusiasm shine through all they do. Guy is incredibly enthusiastic and eagerly shares his vast expertise. He explained working with a camera in a way that was so easy to understand and is a wealth of information. The underwater work was so much fun and enlightening and far beyond anything I’d ever experienced.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for a life-changing experience and thank you for having such open hearts. This surface interval is already way too long”.

(Pec Indman)

“What wonderful memories of a fantastic adventure! When I booked the one week Underwater Photographer course with Liquid Motion Academy in Cozumel, I expected good instruction and diving practice – what I got was so much more.

Guy is truly a teacher and an artist, whose passion for his work is clear.
He has a unique ability to convey his techniques and sensibilities, both in “topside” instruction and on the reefs below.

Guy brought his professional experience and vast knowledge of this field to my course. His unique methods allowed me to learn fundamentals I needed, then discover the underwater world in entirely new ways. I am a much better photographer and even a better diver for taking this course. I could not recommend it more highly”.

(Jana Johnson)