Schedule

Public Safety Workshop

Tim Andro, Kyle Lynch, David Thistle, Tony Pietrantonio, Rick Simom

Workshops

9:00AM-4:00PM

Newburyport Room 2nd Floor

Lightroom Bootcamp for Underwater Photographers

Erin Quigley – GoAskErin

Workshops

9:00AM-5:00PM

Georgetown Room

This is an intensive, hands-on workshop that’s perfect for complete Lightroom newbies, or for current users wanting to take their skills to the next level. To get the most out of the Bootcamp, you’ll need a laptop running the most recent version of Lightroom Classic that your operating system can handle, and at least one external hard drive. Bring all appropriate power sources, adapters, and cables. Please make sure your gear is in good working order and ready to go. We will not have time to address individual technical issues. The Bootcamp includes a 16GB flash drive pre-loaded with class work files, and a 50-page spiral bound workbook.
The Lightroom Bootcamp does not cover any web-based versions of Lightroom. We’ll be using Lightroom Classic only. 

Beyond Good Dive Practice, Photo Technique and Image Workflow

Tom Easop

Workshops

9:00AM-12:00PM

Manchester Room

Beyond Good Dive Practice, Photo Technique and Image Workflow: A Lifetime’s Worth of Cardinal Rules and Core Concepts for Making the Best U/W Photographs Possible

Tom Easop has spent a lifetime photographing the underwater world. From this experience, he has developed Core Concepts and Cardinal Rules to optimize underwater image making. Using these concepts and rules led to unique, optimized practices, techniques and workflows. In this workshop I will teach you my concepts and rules as well as the resulting “hands-on” skills you can immediately put into practice. Organized chronologically before, during, and after a dive trip the topics include:    What to prioritize in your equipment budget    Preparing your equipment for travel and use    Best practices before and after the dive    Speed light vs. continuous light, tripods, backscatter tactics    White point(s)    Focus tactics – not wasting depth of field    Automatic vs. manual exposure tactics    Recognizing your luck, learning from ‘mistakes’    Making ‘mistakes’, making your own ‘luck’    Combining techniques    Safe capture storage    File types, Pixel Geography, color space & ‘The Color Dimension’    Lightroom vs. Photoshop, and other applications for post-processing    Combining digital tools    HDR, image masking    HRLA USM, sharpening    Non destructive workflow    Cataloguing images & session folders    Plus planning, testing, and practicingThis is by far the most valuable workshop I have ever developed, imparting the most important information I’ve learned through photography and retouching schools, shooting and print making workshops, research, underwater camera building, and most of all – 45 years of experience of underwater photography. It will be time well spent for any underwater photographer or videographer regardless of skill level.

Saturday 9AM-12PM – $80

OTS Guardian Technician Course

Joe Toth

Workshops

9:00AM – 5:00PM

Newburyport Room, 2nd Floor

OTS offers online courses to help you learn how to service our equipment properly. Courses include servicing instructions on: breaking down the Full Face Mask, breaking down the 2nd Stage Regulator, reinstalling components of the Full Face Mask, reinstalling the components of the 2nd Stage Regulator and proper adjustments of the 2nd Stage Regulator.  Guardian Technician certification is good for three years. Recertification requires retaking the class and can be done online. 

WHAT DO I NEED FOR THE CLASS?

The Guardian has a tool kit in a double-zippered bag with specialized tools for the mask and regulator, the Technician’s Manual, and a workbench mat with an exploded view.  You will need to bring it along with a Guardian mask and second-stage regulator to work on in class.  Bringing the workbench mat is optional.  If you’re using an older tool kit (pre-April 2024), you’ll need a 1/4 inch drive adapter for the Inner Clamp Ring Socket to the Screw Driver.  You may already have one in your toolbox, if not, they’re available at most hardware stores or on Amazon.  As an option to the adapter, you can bring a 6″ ratchet wrench with a 3 inch 1/4″ extension, but the adapter seems to work better and limits any over torquing you may get with the extra leverage of the wrench.  It’s also a good idea to bring a 6″ adjustable wrench.  Don’t forget an ink pen.  

UPDATE:  A 1/4 inch drive adapter is included with the tool kit now,  If you’re getting a new kit (post April 2024), no need to acquire one.  

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Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Dive Computers, But Were Afraid To Ask

Monty Fitzpatrick

Workshops

9:00AM-12:00PM

Manchester Room 2nd Floor

Registration Fee: $35

Dive Computers – nearly all divers carry one, but does everyone really understand how they work and how to properly use them?  In this workshop, Dive Pro Monty Fitzpatrick will walk you through a brief history of the dive computer, and give an overview about how they "know" how much dive time you have left, and what your nitrogen loading is throughout your dive.  We won't dive too deep into the algorithms behind most dive computers, as that's more technical than this workshop intends to go.  But we will cover some of the basics:

• Why to use a computer vs. old-school dive tables
• How to decide which computer is best for the diving you plan to do
• Key features to look for in your computer
• Console-integrated units vs. wrist-mount options
• Air integration – its benefits and limitations
• Popular models that are available at most dive shops
• Understanding the important features and data shown on your computer
• Maintenance and care for your computer

Whether you're a brand new diver or have been salty for years, there's something to be learned about these little devices we've become so accustomed to wearing to dive.  Whether it's understanding how to simply use your computer, or interesting functions you didn't realize your unit included, you'll benefit from attending this workshop.  We will have an extensive Q&A session; feel free to bring your computer.  We may not be able to answer every question about every computer, but we'll do our best to make sure you're more confident and comfortable with yours before you leave.

Macro Magic: Tips And Tricks For Extraordinary Macro Photography

Joel & Jennifer Penner – Go Ask Erin

Workshops

9:00AM-10:30AM

Georgetown Room

Are your macro images lacking pizzazz! Are you stuck in a rut or lacking creativity whenever you shoot macro?! Join us as we show our tips and tricks to get extraordinary results with your macro photography. We'll cover our favorite lighting techniques, on camera and off camera snooting, making creative backgrounds, and more! 

Try Scuba

Dive On It Scuba

Workshops

10:00AM-2:00PM

Waterpark Pool

Ever want to try scuba!  Discover what it's like to going beneath the waves

Dive On It Scuba will be hosting the annual Try Scuba event at Boston Sea Rovers again this year.   

Space for these events is limited and is first-come, first-served.

Registration at https://diveonit.square.site/tryscubasearovers 

Masking In Lightroom

Erin Quigley – Go Ask Erin

Workshops

10:30AM-12:00PM

Georgetown Room

The Masking and Selection tools in the Develop Module have taken a quantum leap that greatly expands their power. The ability to add, subtract, combine, and invert complex selections has made this little old sorceress very happy, and I think you’ll feel all tingly too when you join us for this deep dive into Masking in Lightroom Classic. You want this!

Avelo Explained: Why Avelo changes everything – Free to all

Brian A. Verkaart

Workshops

12:00PM-1:00PM

Essex Room 2nd Floor

Curious why the diving world is talking about Avelo? In this session, we break down the Avelo System from physics to practice. See how adding water, rather than air, creates stable neutral buoyancy that stays constant regardless of depth changes, reducing task load and improving safety. Explore the design of the Hydrotank and Jetpack to learn why the weight savings, an average of 30 pounds (13.6 kg), make entries, exits, and surface swims easier. We will also show how Avelo Mode on Shearwater and Scubapro computers uses gas tracking and buoyancy analytics to help divers refine their technique on every dive. Whether you teach new students, create images, or are an expert diver, see how Avelo can enhance safety, extend bottom time, and elevate the entire dive experience. 

NAUI Workshop Series open to all Boston Sea Rovers International Ocean Clinic participants available at no cost or registration unless otherwise stated.  

    Brian V

Brian A. Verkaart is an electromechanical engineering visionary and the Chief Technology Officer at Avelo Labs. Under his leadership, Avelo has pioneered transformative scuba innovations, including advanced buoyancy control systems that enhance accessibility, safety, and the overall diving experience for both recreational and professional divers.

With over 20 years of multidisciplinary expertise spanning aerospace engineering, biomedical R&D, and electromechanical systems, Brian brings a unique fusion of technical mastery and creative problem-solving to the scuba industry. His dedication to redefining dive technology positions him as a key thought leader shaping the future of underwater exploration.

Blending of Breathing Gases

Mark Criasia

Workshops

1:00PM-1:45PM

Essex Room 2nd Floor

NAUI Workshop Series Boston Sea Rovers International Ocean Clinic

1:00 – 1:45 – “Blending of Breathing Gases” 

Presenter – Mark Criasia 

Abstract: Mixed gas blending for scuba divers creates breathing gases like Nitrox (more oxygen) for longer dives or Trimix/Heliox (oxygen, nitrogen, and helium) for deep technical dives, reducing narcosis and allowing deeper exploration. Blending involves safely mixing pure gases (Oxygen, Helium, Air) using methods like partial pressure, requiring specialized equipment, training, and analysis (e.g., with a dual-sensor analyzer) to ensure correct composition for depth, managing risks like oxygen toxicity. 

Presenter Bio: 

Mark earned his first scuba diving certification from NAUI in 1972. Despite primarily diving in Cape Cod and Lake Winnipesaukee, he remained an active diver until 1985. After a hiatus, he re-certified with NAUI and progressed through the ranks, becoming a NAUI Lifetime Instructor in 2012 and a NAUI Course Director in 2019. In 2014, he co-founded The Massachusetts Association of 

Independent Scuba Instructors. By 2023, he opened M.A.I.S.I. Scuba, a full-service dive shop in Milford, Massachusetts, sponsoring trips along the New England coastline and the Caribbean. 

A retired police officer, he has dedicated much of his time to promoting scuba diving. He is a certified NAUI/DAN Safety Instructor with qualifications in Mixed Gas Blending, Full Face Mask diving, Drysuit, Coastal Navigation, and Boating & Seamanship. Additionally, he is a Master Scuba Equipment Repair Technician, having graduated from Hall’s Institute, and holds an Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s degrees. 

In 2023, he played a pivotal role in the successful NAUI Northeast Training Conference, the first of its kind incorporating a hybrid learning approach. 

Essential Photoshop For Underwater Shooters

Erin Quigley – Go Ask Erin

Workshops

1:00PM-4:00PM

Georgetown Room

Photoshop. It’s adored and feared. It’s canonized and maligned. It is, above all else, de rigueur for underwater photographers who’ve hit the wall with their editing in Lightroom. But words like Layers, Layer Masks, and Selections are enough to send many aspiring editors into a vertiginous spin. Never fear. Behind the complex interface, overwhelming array of tools, and terrifyingly complicated techniques are a few very simple concepts that will absolutely save your bacon and your photos! Shatter the limits of Lightroom and be free!

Recreational Dive Safety  – Free

Heison Chak

Workshops

2:00PM -2:45 PM

Essex Room 2nd Floor

This session examines the leading triggers identified in DAN accident analyses and translates them into practical steps divers can take to reduce risk. We’ll explore common patterns behind incidents, highlight simple countermeasures that strengthen decision making and situational awareness, and outline how small habits can significantly improve safety on every dive. 

Diving since 2002, Heison Chak has explored Great Lakes shipwrecks and Florida’s submerged caves, uncovering hidden histories beneath the water. Passionate about mentoring divers, he provides training that opens pathways into technical and cave diving. Heison served on the 2023 and 2025 NAUI Technical Subcommittee and currently leads as President of the Ontario Underwater Council and Standards Trustee for GUE. Through his involvement with NAUI and DAN instructor training programs, he is committed to advancing dive safety, nurturing leadership, and inspiring the next generation of divers to approach exploration with curiosity, discipline, and a sense of discovery.

PADI 2026 Member Forum

Josh Childress – PADI Northeast Regional Manager

Workshops

2:00PM-4:00PM

Marblehead Room 2nd Floor

The PADI Member Forum 2026 is packed with the most up-to-date information on risk management, training, marketing, new programs and products. It is not only an interesting meeting, but you will also find inspiration for your lessons.  It will be hosted by the regional manager Josh Childress, and your PADI team. This is also the time to ask your questions and connect with us live again.   The registration for the PADI Member Forum is free of charge.

Attend one presentation and receive one seminar credit towards future PADI Master Instructor or PADI Course Director Training Course applications.

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/padi-2026-member-forum-boston-ma-tickets-1980751770867?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Power of Breathing Simply – A Diver’s Exploration of Breath – Free

Kreig Pinkham & Jeannine Russell

Workshops

3:00PM-3:45PM

Essex Room 2nd Floor

NAUI Workshop Series Boston Sea Rovers International Ocean Clinic

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3:00 – 3:45 – “The Power of Breathing Simply – A Diver's Exploration of Breath” 

Presenters – Kreig Pinkham & Jeannine Russell 

Abstract: 

In this interactive workshop we’re going to take a moment to catch our breath and dive into the respiratory system from a diver’s perspective. We’ll examine how one complex system unlocks the key to buoyancy, controlling our state of mind, and maintaining basic life functions. Additionally, we will explore some simple breathing exercises that can be used to enhance your breath including diaphragmatic breathing, square breathing, and other forms of yogic breath control. Finally, we’ll introduce the 5 Tibetan Rites – an ancient series of stretches that can easily be incorporated into your daily fitness routine to stretch your chest and improve lung capacity and resiliency. 

For full participation, loose fitting clothing and a yoga mat or hotel towel will be helpful. 

Kreig Pinkham is the NAUI Technical Instructor and Training Director at Waterfront Diving Center and holds a master’s degree in religion with a focus on comparative mythologies.  Jeannine Russell is the Archeology Officer for the Vermont Agency of Transportation and a NAUI Assistant Instructor.  Together they promote the development of diving in Lake Champlain as the principal organizers behind the Waterfront Diving Center’s community events calendar.

Beverly’s Ghost Gear Challenge: A Winter Recovery Mission – Free

Capt. Peter Dickman, Beverly Harbormaster 

Workshops

4:00PM – 4:45PM

Essex Room 2nd Floor

4:00 – 4:45: “Beverly’s Ghost Gear Challenge: A Winter Recovery Mission” 

Presenter: Capt. Peter Dickman, Beverly Harbormaster 

Abstract: 

Lobstering has shaped the North Shore for centuries, transforming lobster from “poor man’s food” into a valuable commercial fishery and a core part of the region’s maritime heritage. As fishing gear 

evolved from wood to long-lasting wire, new challenges emerged. Lost or abandoned lobster traps can persist on the seafloor for decades, continuing to capture marine life in a process called ghost fishing. This derelict gear harms habitat, affects fisheries, and is a growing concern in harbors worldwide. 

Harbormaster Peter Dickman will explain how recent changes in maritime law have made it possible for coastal communities to address this issue and will present plans for the Beverly Harbor Derelict Trap Recovery Project. Funded through a Fishing Trap Removal Assessment and Prevention program grant from the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, the project will use scuba-based recovery operations over two winter periods to locate, remove, and document abandoned traps, improve marine habitat, and support sustainable reuse or recycling of recovered materials. Learn about this collaborative effort to protect marine life, support sustainable fishing, and honor the working waterfront tradition. 

Presenter Bio: 

Capt. Peter Dickman has served as Harbormaster for Beverly, Massachusetts, since July 2022 and is a lifelong mariner and Beverly native. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science and a Master 100-ton Merchant Mariner Credential. Capt. Dickman has hands-on experience in maritime safety, vessel operations, and local waters management, and will be spearheading a derelict fishing trap recovery project in Beverly Harbor. A dedicated environmental steward, he unites local divers, fishermen, students, and organizations to protect and restore the harbor, creating lasting benefits for the marine environment. 

Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) Overview – free

Heison Chak and David Caldwell

Workshops

5:00PM-6:00PM

Essex Room 2nd Floor

NAUI Workshop Series Boston Sea Rovers International Ocean Clinic

Saturday March 14th 5:00 – 6:00 – Diver Propulsion Vehicle Workshop / DPV Overview 

Workshop Description: Diver Propulsion Vehicle workshop provides an introduction and familiarization with DPV equipment, basic handling concepts, and core safety considerations in a shallow, controlled environment. The focus is on orientation, ergonomics, awareness, and procedural understanding rather than operational proficiency. This workshop is not a certification course, does not confer open-water DPV competency, and does not replace formal DPV training conducted in appropriate open-water conditions. 

Heison Chak is a Recreational, Technical, and CCR instructor with over a decade of experience in teaching and mentoring divers. His unwavering commitment to dive safety is exemplified by his extensive contributions to the Ontario Underwater Council (OUC) since 2015, where he served as Director of Sport Safety before being elected President.

As a NAUI Course Director and Technical Instructor Examiner, Heison works closely with NAUI HQ to shape the next generation of diving leaders. Through his involvement in Leadership Conferences and the NAUI Mobile Training Team, he focuses on cultivating the skills and leadership qualities of aspiring divers, fostering a culture of safety, excellence, and innovation within the diving community.

David Caldwell has had a lifelong career in the scuba industry, beginning by working at a dive store while in high school. In 1987 he became an open water scuba instructor where his passion led him to Grenada West Indies leading dives to the noted shipwreck, Bianca C. Returning from the Grenada he became the co-owner and president of the dive store where he first learned how to dive. Following his tenure being a dive store owner David co-founded Northern Atlantic Dive Expeditions, Inc. NADE focuses on shipwreck diving, exploration, technical diving training and leadership development. Along with being the co-owner he is a co-captain of the dive charter boat Gauntlet and is the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada’s regional manager for NAUI Worldwide.

David continues to follow his passions of cave and mine diving throughout the U.S. and Europe, he has had the privilege to dive some of the worlds notable shipwrecks off the eastern seaboard of the U.S., Canada, South Pacific, Red Sea, South China Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. In addition, he has co-led shipwreck discoveries in his local waters, including the USS Nezinscot, Allentown, among many others, and has collaborated on research projects with NOAA in support of exploration in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

Through his position with NAUI Worldwide, David is a Course Director Trainer and Technical Examiner, he is a fellow member of the Explorers Club, associate member of the Boston Sea Rovers. David is also employed as an Assistant Harbormaster for the City of Beverly Massachusetts and is a member of the board of directors for Salem Sound Coast Watch. Parallel to having a career in the dive industry, he’s had an industry career in global product management and application engineering.

Please email dcaldwell@naui.org for more information.

Diver Propulsion Vehicle Pool / In-water Workshop

Heison Chak and Dave Caldwell

Workshops

8:00AM-12:00PM

Hotel Pool

Sunday March 15^th 8:00am – 12:00pm – Diver Propulsion Vehicle Pool / In-water Workshop

DPV pool demo fee $45.00 (Registration Required) Also see required equipment listed below.

Follow up Pool Session from Saturday DPV Overview

Diver Propulsion Vehicle workshop provides an introduction and familiarization with DPV equipment, basic handling concepts, and core safety considerations in a shallow, controlled environment. The focus is on orientation, ergonomics, awareness, and procedural understanding rather than operational proficiency. This workshop is not a certification course, does not confer open-water DPV competency, and does not replace formal DPV training conducted in appropriate open-water conditions.

Subsea and SEUX DPV manufacturers are sponsoring this workshop by providing the use of their DPV's.

Required Equipment –

Single Tank, Back Plate, with Crotch Strap & Single Tank Wing – (Standard BCD are not adequate unless fitted with a crotch strap), Regulator Setup, Wetsuit or Drysuit, appropriate weighting, Mask, Fins.

Heison Chak is a Recreational, Technical, and CCR instructor with over a decade of experience in teaching and mentoring divers. His unwavering commitment to dive safety is exemplified by his extensive contributions to the Ontario Underwater Council (OUC) since 2015, where he served as Director of Sport Safety before being elected President.

As a NAUI Course Director and Technical Instructor Examiner, Heison works closely with NAUI HQ to shape the next generation of diving leaders. Through his involvement in Leadership Conferences and the NAUI Mobile Training Team, he focuses on cultivating the skills and leadership qualities of aspiring divers, fostering a culture of safety, excellence, and innovation within the diving community.

David Caldwell has had a lifelong career in the scuba industry, beginning by working at a dive store while in high school. In 1987 he became an open water scuba instructor where his passion led him to Grenada West Indies leading dives to the noted shipwreck, Bianca C. Returning from the Grenada he became the co-owner and president of the dive store where he first learned how to dive. Following his tenure being a dive store owner David co-founded Northern Atlantic Dive Expeditions, Inc. NADE focuses on shipwreck diving, exploration, technical diving training and leadership development. Along with being the co-owner he is a co-captain of the dive charter boat Gauntlet and is the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada’s regional manager for NAUI Worldwide.

David continues to follow his passions of cave and mine diving throughout the U.S. and Europe, he has had the privilege to dive some of the worlds notable shipwrecks off the eastern seaboard of the U.S., Canada, South Pacific, Red Sea, South China Sea, and the Mediterranean Sea. In addition, he has co-led shipwreck discoveries in his local waters, including the USS Nezinscot, Allentown, among many others, and has collaborated on research projects with NOAA in support of exploration in Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

Through his position with NAUI Worldwide, David is a Course Director Trainer and Technical Examiner, he is a fellow member of the Explorers Club, associate member of the Boston Sea Rovers. David is also employed as an Assistant Harbormaster for the City of Beverly Massachusetts and is a member of the board of directors for Salem Sound Coast Watch. Parallel to having a career in the dive industry, he’s had an industry career in global product management and application engineering.

Please email dcaldwell@naui.org for more information.

Visual Storytelling

Cristian Dimitrius, Berkley White, Jake Stout

Workshops

9:00AM-12:00PM

Newburyport Room 2nd Floor

Registration Fee: $50

This one morning workshop is designed to change the way you think about images.

The Visual Storytelling Workshop brings together three experienced filmmakers and educators: Cristian Dimitrius, Jake Stout and Berkley White.

The focus is practical, clear and applicable.

We dive into video techniques, tips and tricks that actually work in the field, combined with a strong emphasis on storytelling. How to structure sequences. How to think in shots, not clips. How to apply narrative logic to your videos, whether you shoot wildlife, underwater, travel or personal projects.Through real case studies from professional work, the instructors break down how visual decisions were made, why certain shots matter, and how story, rhythm and intention shape the final result.

This workshop is not about gear. It is about vision.

Participants will improve the way they observe, plan and execute images. Photographers will gain a stronger sense of motion, sequence and narrative. Videographers will sharpen clarity, intention and editing awareness from the moment they press record.

Open to all ages and experience levels, this session is ideal for anyone who wants to elevate their visual language and create images that communicate, connect and last.

Better thinking leads to better images.

Diving In New England – How to Plan and Prep to Dive Local

Steve Bigelow

Workshops

9:00AM-12:00PM

Essex Room

Registration Fee:- $35

Steve Bigelow ran the MetroWest Saturday Shore Dive Program for the past 10 years, and will offer some tips on  how he plans and decides where to dive and all that.

• Resources
• Safety – Overview
• Site Selection Options – where to dive
• Site Decision Criteria – which one to choose on a given day
• Tools 
• Day Of Evaluation – picking a site, but playing it by ear once you arrive there; making the "Cape Ann Loop" to find good conditions
• Gear – a brief overview of what's needed / required and "good to have" for diving New England
• Site Etiquette – Respect the Locals! Obey Parking Regulations. Keep Gear Organized and Out Of The Way; Share The Beach
• Calling The Dive – monitoring conditions to ensure safety; know YOUR limits. There's no shame in driving all the way to a dive site, only to bail out if it's a mess and go dive into breakfast somewhere…
• Other
  • Sharing Your Dive – take and post pictures
  • Blogging – doing write-ups for dive club newsletters or social media

Creating A Kick Ass Edit Of Your UW Trip Video With DaVinci Resolve

Joel Penner – Go Ask Erin

Workshops

9:00AM-10:30AM

Georgetown Room

Are you an underwater photographer who dabbles in video, but doesn't have an easy and efficient way to take your favorite clips and transform them into an amazing edited video you can share with your friends and family? Join this video editing power session to learn the ins and outs of DaVinci Resolve (Free Edition). The software is FREE and works on Mac OS or Windows. This is not a work-along session, but if you’d like to look at the software during class, please download DaVinci Resolve before attending. All video editing software can be daunting to use. In this class, Joel will help demystify its complexities and get you comfortable making a basic edit by the end of the session. Join us to learn how to use DaVinci Resolve to create your next UW Trip Video!

How To Find a Wreck: Using Historical, Environmental, and Maritime Databases to Locate and Identify Shipwrecks

Steve Mortimer

Workshops

10:30AM – 12:00PM

Hamilton Room, 2nd Floor

BSR Sponsored Workshop – $25

Steve Mortimer, from UK Gas Diving Team the Gasperados, will lead a workshop on shipwreck identification.  Steve will base the session on their search to find the US Coast Guard Cutter TAMPA – the largest loss of life on any US combat vessel during the First World war – but broaden it to include submarines, merchant ships and the importance of archival research. 

AI for Good and Evil in Lightroom Classic

Erin Quigley – Go Ask Erin

Workshops

10:30AM-12:00PM

Georgetown Room

Supercharged AI features in Lightroom Classic will change the way you shoot and edit forever. The world’s your oyster when you master generative remove, 3-D color selections and granular control over focus, blur, and bokeh. It’s wacko! It’s wonderful! It’s wizardry! AI might indeed be pure evil, but the results are soooo good! Learn how to harness the very real power of artificial intelligence in Lightroom Classic – evolve or perish!  

Dirty Tricks For Underwater Photographers Using Lightroom And Photoshop – Ai Baby!

Erin Quigley – Go Ask Erin

Workshops

1:00PM-4:00PM

Georgetown Room

Lightroom is incredibly powerful, but it’s no match for the Dark Arts in Photoshop. Abracadabra! Backscatter disappears like magic, the crop tool creates extra space and fills it in perfectly, and divers appear – elegantly posed – to populate every empty composition. Add Artificial Intelligence to the mix and things get really dirty – in fantastic, addictive, and insanely useful ways. Learn how to channel Photoshop’s wicked superpowers for good and of course for a little bit of evil too!