Dates: June 7–8, 2025 | Focus: Turtle Nesting Season
Join Grace Pempek, Kyalami’s resident, award-winning underwater photographer, for a hands-on, two-day workshop designed to elevate your photography skills right in the heart of Florida’s turtle nesting season. With Grace's expert guidance, you'll learn how to capture powerful, respectful images of marine life while diving in one of the most vibrant underwater environments in the world. This immersive workshop blends in-water training with personalized instruction, ensuring you leave with not only stunning images—but also the confidence and technique to consistently create them.
Itinerary
Day 1: Saturday, June 7, 2025
📍 Meet at the Dive Shop
8:30 AM – Welcome coffee & donuts provided by Grace
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Photography Foundations
Shooting in strong current
Lighting mastery
Composition + angles for impact
Working with an underwater model
Respectful turtle behavior and safety
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Proposed Guest Speakers: Anna Bennet or Dr. Larry Wood, National Save the Sea Turtle Foundation
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Lunch + travel to the boat
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM – 2-tank dive in Palm Beach
Day 2: Sunday, June 8, 2025
📍 Meet at Riviera Public Marina
7:00 AM – Check-in at the marina
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM – 2-tank dive in Palm Beach
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch + travel back to the shop
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Image review session
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Q&A + workshop wrap-up
Optional Add-Ons
Guided turtle walks in partnership with Loggerhead Marinelife Center (TBD)
1:1 checkout dive or private instruction at Blue Heron Bridge – $150 per person
Rent a pro-level underwater camera rig – pricing varies
Behind-the-scenes workshop photos/video – $150 per person
Investment
$750 per person
Includes:
2 days of diving (4 boat dives total)
Personalized photography instruction
2:1 dive guide-to-guest ratio
Commemorative turtle nesting season Kyalami t-shirt
Tanks, weights, and rental gear not included.
Max Group Size: 6 guests
Booking Info
Reserve your spot below! Pay in full to confirm. Cancel within 7 days for a full refund. Grace will manage all communication and provide travel recommendations for out-of-town guests.