Limited to 6 photographers in the first cohort
If you’ve spent any time shooting underwater, you already know the problem.
You come back from a dive with images you’re excited about.
The composition is there.
The subject is there.
The moment is there.
But when you open those same photos in Lightroom, something feels off.
The color is wrong.
The image looks flat.
The water feels too blue or too green.
And the result does not match what you remember seeing underwater.
So you start adjusting sliders.
A little exposure here.
More color there.
Maybe a preset.
Maybe something you saw in a video.
Sometimes it helps.
But too often, it still feels inconsistent.
One image comes together.
The next one from the same dive falls apart.
That usually is not a Lightroom problem.
It is not a talent problem either.
It is a process problem.
Most underwater photographers are never shown what to adjust, in what order, and why each step affects the next.
That is what this coaching program is designed to fix.
This training starts in the Develop module.
You already have images. Now the goal is to help you edit them with a clear process, better consistency, and far more confidence.
Underwater photography works against you from the start.
Water absorbs light and color in a very specific order.
Reds disappear first.
Then oranges.
Then yellows.
By the time you open your images in Lightroom, what your camera captured is already missing a large part of what you actually saw on the dive.
So yes, editing is required.
But that is only part of the problem.
Most photographers are trying to fix this using scattered advice.
A video here.
A preset there.
A different technique every time they sit down to edit.
Sometimes it works. Sometimes it doesn’t. And there’s no clear reason why.
And that leads to the real issue.
There is no clear sequence.
Without the correct order, every adjustment affects the next one in unpredictable ways.
You fix color, then exposure shifts.
You adjust exposure, then color falls apart again.
You add clarity, and suddenly the image looks overprocessed.
So the result feels inconsistent, even when you are working on photos from the same dive.
This is why some edits work and others do not.
Not because Lightroom is complicated.
But because the process is missing.
When you follow the correct sequence, editing starts to make sense.
Instead of guessing, you move through each step with a clear purpose.
Each adjustment builds on the one before it.
If the order is wrong, the result is inconsistent. If the order is right, everything becomes easier to control.
And that is what creates consistent results.
This is the sequence we follow every time:
White Balance
Restore natural color by correcting what water removed
Exposure
Set the overall brightness and tonal foundation of the image
Presence
Add depth and clarity without overprocessing
Color
Refine and balance tones so the image looks natural, not forced
Masking
Guide the viewer’s eye and enhance specific areas
Final Adjustments
Sharpen, refine, and bring everything together
On the surface, these are just steps.
But what matters is the order.
If the sequence is wrong, the results are inconsistent.
If the sequence is right, everything starts to fall into place.
Color becomes easier to control.
Exposure stops fighting your edits.
Images start to look natural instead of overprocessed.
And most importantly, you can sit down with any underwater image and know exactly where to start and what to do next.
This is not about learning more tools.
It is about applying the tools you already have in the right order so your results become repeatable.
This is not a collection of Lightroom tips.
It is not a preset pack.
And it is not another video course where you watch and try to figure it out on your own.
This is a small-group coaching program focused on one thing:
Helping you develop a clear, repeatable editing process that produces consistent underwater results.
You will not be jumping from tool to tool.
You will not be guessing what to adjust next.
And you will not be relying on trial and error.
You will be following a clear process that works the same way every time.
Instead, we focus on:
What to adjust
In what order
And why each step affects the next
This is what allows your edits to become predictable instead of inconsistent.
How This Is Different
Most Lightroom training focuses on features.
Sliders. Tools. Effects.
That can be useful, but it often leads to confusion when everything starts interacting in ways that are hard to control.
This program is different.
It focuses on the process behind the edit.
The sequence.
The cause-and-effect relationship between each step.
That is what allows you to move from:
Trying different things and hoping they work
To:
Following a clear workflow and knowing what will happen next
If you’ve been relying on scattered advice, presets, or trial and error, this will feel very different.
And for most photographers, it is exactly what has been missing.
You’re already shooting underwater and working with your images in Lightroom, but your results are inconsistent.
You might recognize yourself here:
You come back from a dive with strong images, but your edits don’t match what you saw
Some photos turn out well, but you can’t repeat that result consistently
You’ve watched tutorials, tried different techniques, and experimented, but nothing has fully clicked
You feel like you are adjusting sliders without a clear process
You want a structured way to edit your photos so you know exactly what to do each time
You do not need to be an expert.
But you do need to be actively editing and willing to follow a process.
And you need to be willing to apply what you learn between sessions.
You are not currently using Lightroom
You are still learning basic camera settings or just getting started with underwater photography
You are looking for one-click presets or quick fixes
You prefer to experiment casually rather than follow a structured workflow
You are not open to feedback or making changes to how you currently edit
This program is focused on building consistent, natural-looking underwater edits using a clear process.
Not shortcuts.
Not random techniques.
Not heavily processed styles.
If you see yourself in the first group, and you’re ready to follow a clear process, this is the right next step.
This training is built around a clear, step-by-step editing process.
You are not just learning what to adjust.
You are learning how to think through an edit so your results become consistent.
Core Breakdown
Everything you learn follows the same sequence we use on every image.
Build a Repeatable Workflow
You’ll learn how to approach every image using a structured sequence, so you are no longer guessing where to begin or what to adjust next.
This becomes your foundation for every edit going forward.
Correct White Balance Underwater
You’ll learn how to restore natural color by correcting for the way water removes reds, oranges, and yellows.
This is where most edits either succeed or fall apart.
Set Exposure and Tonal Balance
You’ll learn how to properly adjust exposure, highlights, and shadows so your images have depth instead of looking flat.
No more chasing brightness and contrast back and forth.
Use Presence Controls with Precision
Clarity, Texture, and Dehaze can quickly improve an image, but they are also easy to overuse.
You’ll learn how to apply them in a controlled way that enhances your image without making it look processed.
Control Color for Natural Results
Instead of pushing saturation and hoping for the best, you’ll learn how to refine color so coral looks natural, water looks believable, and skin tones stay accurate.
Use Masking to Refine Your Edits
You’ll learn how to use masking to guide the viewer’s eye and enhance specific areas, without relying on it to fix underlying problems.
Finish Your Images with Confidence
We’ll bring everything together with the final adjustments that turn a good edit into a finished image.
Apply the Process to Your Own Images
This is where everything comes together.
You’ll work through your own photos with guidance, so the workflow becomes something you can rely on, not just something you understand.
What You Walk Away With
By the end of the cohort, you will have:
A clear, repeatable Lightroom workflow
The ability to approach any underwater image without guessing
More consistent results across your edits
A deeper understanding of why your edits work, not just how
This is not about learning more techniques.
It is about building a process you can use every time you sit down to edit.
This is designed to be simple, structured, and focused on real progress.
You are not left on your own to figure things out.
You are guided through the process step-by-step, with feedback along the way.
This is a small-group coaching program.
I keep each cohort limited so I can work directly with every photographer.
That means:
You get individual attention
Your images are reviewed
Your specific challenges are addressed
We meet once a week for a live session.
Each session is structured so you can see exactly how the process works:
A focused teaching segment
A live editing walkthrough
Real image reviews
Time for questions and clarification
You are not just watching.
You are seeing how each step is applied and how decisions are made during the edit.
You will have the opportunity to submit your own images for review.
Each week, selected images are reviewed in detail during the session.
This allows us to go deeper into each edit, so you can clearly see what is working, what needs to change, and how to apply the process correctly.
What is working
What needs to change
How to apply the process more effectively
Even when your image is not being reviewed, you learn by seeing how the process applies across different types of photos.
Each week builds on the last.
We follow the same structured workflow:
White Balance → Exposure → Presence → Color → Masking → Final Adjustments
By the end of the cohort, you are no longer guessing.
You are following a process you understand.
Between sessions, you apply what you learn to your own images.
This is where things start to click.
You move from trying to remember what to do
To knowing exactly how to approach each edit
The more you apply the process between sessions, the faster your results improve.
If something is not working, we fix it.
If something is unclear, we walk through it.
The goal is not just to show you the process, but to make sure you can actually use it.
By the end of the cohort, you will be able to sit down with any underwater image and know exactly how to approach it, step by step.
I’ve been doing this for a long time.
More than 50 years behind a camera, and over 9,700 dives underwater.
I’ve shot in clear water, low visibility, blue water, green water, reefs, wrecks, and everything in between.
And I went through the same frustration most underwater photographers experience.
Coming back from a dive with images that felt right in the moment, but didn’t hold up when I opened them in Lightroom.
For a long time, my results were inconsistent.
Sometimes an edit worked.
Sometimes it didn’t.
What changed was not new gear.
It was developing a clear process.
Understanding how the process works and how each step builds on the one before it.
Everything I teach in this program comes from real-world use.
This is the same process I use consistently when editing underwater images across different conditions.
It has been tested across thousands of dives, different environments, and different types of subjects.
Lightroom has a lot of tools.
Not all of them are necessary.
In this training, we focus on what actually makes a difference:
What to adjust
In what order
And why it works
Most photographers are shown what sliders to move.
But they are not shown how to think through an edit.
That is why results stay inconsistent.
In this cohort, I walk you through the decision-making process behind each step.
So you understand not just what to do, but why you are doing it.
The goal is simple.
To give you a process you can rely on so your results become consistent and your editing becomes more confident.
This is a small-group coaching program designed to help you move from inconsistent edits to a clear, repeatable workflow.
Weekly live coaching sessions
Step-by-step editing process based on correct sequence
Real underwater image walkthroughs
Hands-on feedback and image reviews
Direct guidance on your editing decisions
60-day access to session recordings so you can revisit the process at your own pace
Lightroom Workflow Reference Guide so you always have the sequence in front of you
Post-cohort live review session to refine your workflow after you’ve had time to apply it
This is not about learning more tools.
It is about learning how to apply the tools you already have in a way that produces consistent results.
By the end of this cohort, you will have a process you can use every time you sit down to edit.
This program is designed for underwater photographers who are serious about improving their results and are ready to apply what they learn.
The goal is simple.
To give you a process you can use every time you sit down to edit, so your results become consistent and predictable.
This is designed for photographers who are ready to apply what they learn and improve their results.
$597 pay in full
or
2 payments of $325
Payment is only required after your application is reviewed and accepted.
This is a small-group program, so space is limited.
If this feels like what you’ve been missing, the next step is to apply.
This is not about qualifying you based on skill level.
It is about making sure this training is the right fit for where you are right now.
I review each application personally so I can understand:
Where you are in your editing
What is holding your results back
Whether this program will help you move forward
The application is short and straightforward.
You’ll be asked a few questions about:
Your experience with underwater photography
How you are currently editing your images
What you are struggling with
Once you apply:
1. I review your application personally
2. If it looks like a good fit, I’ll reach out with the next steps and details on how to join the cohort.
3. You’ll have the opportunity to join the cohort
This is a small-group program, and I review every application personally.
No pressure. This is simply the first step to see if it’s a good fit.
No.
You don’t need to be advanced, but you should already be shooting underwater and working with your images in Lightroom.
This program is focused on improving your editing process, not teaching basic camera operation.
You can use Lightroom Classic or Lightroom (cloud-based).
The workflow we use applies to both.
What matters most is that you are already working with your images and making adjustments.
This training starts in the Develop module.
You already have images in Lightroom. The focus here is on helping you get consistent results when editing them.
Plan on attending the weekly live session and spending some additional time applying what you learn.
The more you practice between sessions, the faster things start to click.
Yes.
You’ll have the opportunity to submit your images for review, and selected photos are reviewed in detail during the sessions.
This is where most photographers see the biggest improvement.
Sessions are recorded, and you’ll have access to them for a limited time after the cohort ends.
That said, attending live gives you the most value.
Yes.
The goal is to give you a complete, repeatable workflow using Lightroom.
In most cases, that is all you need to produce strong, natural-looking underwater images.
That’s exactly why this program exists.
Most people struggle because they were never shown a clear process.
Once you understand the correct sequence and how each step affects the next, things start to make sense.
Each cohort is intentionally kept small.
I typically work with 6 photographers so I can provide direct feedback and keep the sessions focused.
You are encouraged to submit your images for review, but it is not required.
The more you participate, the more you will get out of the program.
I review your application personally.
If it looks like a good fit, you’ll hear from me with next steps.
From there, you’ll have the option to join the cohort.
If you’ve made it this far, you already know this is something you’ve been looking for.
You don’t need more tips.
You don’t need another preset.
You need a clear process you can rely on.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start editing with a clear process, apply below.
I review every application personally. No pressure, just a simple way to see if it’s a good fit.