Submerge invites a select group of just eight models to a transformative three-day workshop at Deep Dive Dubai, the world’s deepest and most extraordinary indoor pool. This is your chance to elevate your artistry and become a true underwater professional.
Master the Art, Understand the Craft
Hosted by acclaimed photographer Justin Lutsky and model coach Abbey Blake, this workshop is a complete deep dive into both artistry and behind-the-scenes production. You’ll gain mastery in:
- Underwater Posing: Learn to inhabit the water with grace. Master expression, elegant posing, and emotional connection with the camera.
- Breath-Hold & Buoyancy: Extend your comfort and control with improved breath-hold capacity and precise, weightless movement.
- Safety Diver Training: This is a unique and critical component. You’ll receive hands-on training in essential dive support skills, learning emergency protocols and the logistics of a professional shoot to become a versatile contributor on any underwater set.
Your Sunken City Studio
Deep Dive Dubai offers a 60-meter pool filled with 14 million liters of crystal-clear freshwater. The stunning “sunken city” backdrop—complete with furnished rooms, vehicles, and immersive set pieces—creates a dramatic and unforgettable studio for your portfolio. Work alongside Deep Dive Dubai’s best-in-class dive staff and safety systems to bring your vision to life.
The Immersive Schedule
This is a hands-on, portfolio-driven experience designed for maximum growth.
- Day 1 – Foundations: We’ll begin in the classroom, covering modeling fundamentals, SCUBA safety, and safety diving logistics. Then, a SCUBA dive will familiarize you with the venue before we move to shallow-water training focused on breath-hold posing and safety communication.
- Days 2 & 3 – Shoot & Grow: Each model will participate in two SCUBA-assisted modeling sessions and serve as a safety diver for two sessions. This dual-role experience is an immersive, real-world lesson in every facet of an underwater shoot. We’ll also hold image review sessions to refine your techniques and receive direct instructor feedback.
Workshop Essentials
- Build Your Portfolio: You’ll walk away with stunning, professional images from your sessions to elevate your portfolio.
- Prerequisites: A valid Open Water SCUBA Certification and active DAN diving insurance are required for all participants.
- What’s Included: The workshop fee covers world-class instruction, exclusive access to Deep Dive Dubai, and your final, high-resolution image files.
Why This Workshop is a Game-Changer
This experience uniquely blends performance, safety training, and production understanding in an environment unmatched by any traditional studio. You will emerge not only with stunning new portfolio images, but also with skills that make you a more valuable and versatile professional—whether you’re in front of the camera or helping to support underwater photoshoots.
Ready to level up? Join Justin and Abbey for this one-of-a-kind workshop at Deep Dive Dubai.
For pricing and to secure your spot, visit the link below.
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