Dates
June 20-27, 2026
Description
Bohol is known for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life, it's the ultimate setting for both wide-angle and macro shooting to sharpen your underwater photography skills. This workshop is designed to cover a variety of styles, skill-levels, and techniques.
Your standard trip package covers 7-night accommodation, airport transfers, guided dives and 1-on-1 photo mentoring from Grant Thomas, editing and post-processing tutorials, and much more.
"This workshop is designed to help you refine your skills across the full spectrum of underwater photography, giving you the chance to create a diverse and dynamic portfolio in one of the most beautiful dive destinations in the Philippines."
Want to learn more about Bohol? Read Grant Thomas' article Diving in Bohol, Philippines: A Photographer’s Paradise for a deep dive on what Bohol has to offer, both underwater and topside.
Reserve Your Spot
Save your spot before this exciting trip fills up! Visit Grant's website to learn more and secure your spot.
Wide-Angle Opportunities
- Schooling jacks at Balicasag Island, often forming tornado-like shapes in the blue.
- Hawksbill and green turtles resting on coral shelves or rising gracefully to the surface.
- Sweeping coral gardens, lit by shafts of sunlight on clear days.
- The thrilling possibility of capturing a whale shark silhouette, an image that instantly elevates any portfolio.
Scuba diver with a massive school of jacks at Balicasag Island. © Grant Thomas Photography
Macro Wonders
- Seahorses - challenging photographers to perfect their focus.
- Colorful nudibranchs, a specialty of the region, offering endless variations of patterns and hues.
- Tiny crustaceans such as boxer crabs and squat lobsters tucked away in coral crevices.
- Masters of disguise—frogfish perfectly camouflaged against sponges and coral heads.
A flamboyant cuttlefish displaying its vivid colors in Panglao. © Grant Thomas Photography
Additional Viewing
Diving in Bohol, Philippines: A Photographer’s Paradise
What Makes Diving in the Philippines Unique? [VIDEO]
DS232 Strobe + Video Light Hybrid Flash Underwater in the Philippines [VIDEO]
Underwater Photography in Raja Ampat with Grant Thomas
Underwater Photography in Antarctica with Grant Thomas
Tonga Underwater with Humpback Whales and Grant Thomas
Grant Thomas left Scotland with a degree in Engineering and a desire to travel. His travels developed into a passion for photography, a PADI SCUBA Instructor certification, and an underwater housing. Since then he's established himself as an award-winning underwater photographer including a distinction as British Underwater Photographer of the Year in 2018. He now works as a freelance photographer and expedition guide, leading tours and workshops to encounter and photograph animals like humpback whales and orcas. Read more...
