Most of the work happens after the shoot. Our photographer picks the best 50 images, aiming for real variety, then spends several days perfecting the colour and clarity of each one. That post-production is what makes the difference.

No. Some of our best photos are of people who simply snorkel, and the best light is in the first few metres anyway. We do highly recommend doing a Wave 1 or Discover Freediving course first, though. People who freedive are more relaxed in the water and more aware of their arms and legs, so they find it easier to follow directions on where to swim, where to look and how to pose. Being able to dive to around 5 metres also opens up more angles and better light.

Check out the dive site options on our fun dive page for where we can do the shoot. For the best ocean conditions and the best possible photos, we advise booking when there is less rain and more sunshine. We cannot guarantee water clarity or sunshine on any given day, but it is usually more reliable between April and October, during the dry season.

Yes. Copy them from the memory card at the school on the day of your shoot (bring a laptop or a card reader). RAW files are too large to send online.

Fathom Freedive keeps the copyright. You are free to use your photos for personal use: social media, your own website, prints and sharing with friends and family. Please tag @fathom.freedive.bali when you post. If you want to use them commercially, for example in paid advertising or for a brand, ask us first. With your permission, we may share a selection of photos from your shoot on our website and social media. Just tell us if you would rather we did not.

When posting to Instagram, you agree to credit the photographer @fathom.freedive.bali, in the post description as a link to our Instagram account. For example: "I love being underwater, it’s like another world. Thanks to the photographer at @fathom.freedive.bali".