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      Above water Photo Classes

      Our private, one on one affordable classes at Cathy Church's Photo Centre can help you take your photos to the next level.

      Whether you want to learn how to take the photo or how to use editing software or even advanced techniques like studio lighting, we can customize a lesson for you. Our instructors will work with you whether you are a beginner or a pro or somewhere in between.

      If you have a pocket compact camera or the latest in DSLR's, we can help you get the most from your camera. You will benefit from our personal hands-on methods that will have you learning skills in no time and utilizing new technology to make your photos look amazing. more>>>

      Under water Photo Classes

      Capture your underwater adventure with Cathy Church, the best teacher ever! FUN and EASY!!

      1. Do you teach Land Photography, Underwater photography and Image Editing?

      2. Can I learn with any camera?

      3. What is a class like?

      4. Should I bring samples of my past photos?

      5. Should I learn with Staff or Cathy?

      6. Can I get PADI specialty Certification?

      7. How much does it cost? How do I reserve space?

      8. What type of photos can I expect?

      more >>>

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      • Airport Mural in Grand Cayman

        Cathy and her team have produced the world's largest underwater photo installation at Grand Cayman's Owen Roberts Airport Baggage Claim area. It covers nine feet high and 145 feet long and is comprised of over 50 photos expertly assembled by Cathy's photoshop guru Charles (CJ) Viggers. CJ spent several all nighters assembling the huge file in time for the printing deadline. Vision Marketing (a local company) printed and installed it.

        more>>>

         

    • Articles
    • Cathy's Biography

      • Cathy's Biography

        About Cathy Church

        As a child, Cathy Church was an avid biologist and bird watcher. She earned a BS in biology from the University of Michigan where she learned to SCUBA dive. She was studying marine biology at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine biology station in Monterey, California when she met Jim Church, a scuba diver who was pioneering underwater photography and writing for Skin Diver Magazine in the early 60s. Cathy wanted to document her underwater work and spent many dives with Jim exploring ways to use the Calypso camera and flashbulb systems with homemade accessories.

        more>>>

        Detailed biography of Cathy Church

    • Cathy's Biography

      About Cathy Church

      As a child, Cathy Church was an avid biologist and bird watcher. She earned a BS in biology from the University of Michigan where she learned to SCUBA dive. She was studying marine biology at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine biology station in Monterey, California when she met Jim Church, a scuba diver who was pioneering underwater photography and writing for Skin Diver Magazine in the early 60s. Cathy wanted to document her underwater work and spent many dives with Jim exploring ways to use the Calypso camera and flashbulb systems with homemade accessories.

      more>>>

      Detailed biography of Cathy Church

  • Environmental Issues

    • Environmental Issues

      Most people do not have the time to lobby, study, fund, and fix our environmental problems. By yourself, your tiny little voice will get lost and misplaced. But when we form massive groups, we can flex enough muscle to fix virtually anything!

      Everyone Should Support Three Environmental Organizations:

      -- One World-Wide  -- One Nation-Wide  -- One Local

      We Cannot Join Them All, So You Must Pick And Choose Your Battles.

      I have personally chosen two battles: stop shark finning and save leatherback turtles. You may choose to protect elephants from poachers, or stop over fishing. But concentrate on one thing and do something -- anything, over and over.

      There is no single cause that is more important than another, as they all work together.

      For shark finning, I support http://www.sharktrust.org, an effective UK group. Many of you contributed to my request for money to install billboards in China where the famous Chinese basketball player Yao Ming is pictured asking everyone to just say no to shark fin soup. We collected enough $20 donations to pay for 100 billboards! This campaign was immensely successful. Collectively that money worked well.

      more>>>

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  • Contact us

    • How to Contact Us:

      Cathy Church's Photo Centre and Gallery

      P.O. Box 479, Grand Cayman, KY1-1106, CAYMAN ISLANDS

      390 South Church Street, at the Sunset House Hotel

      EMAIL: click here

      Calling from within Cayman: (345)-949-7415

      Calling from the US: (607)-330-3504 connects directly with our Cayman office

      Fax from within the Cayman Islands: 345-949-9770

      Business Hours:

      Mon-Sat: 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun and Public Holidays: closed

       

  • Store
  • Printing & Digital Servicing
  • Weddings & Events
  • Classes

    • Cathy Church's Photography Classes

      Above water Photo Classes

      Our private, one on one affordable classes at Cathy Church's Photo Centre can help you take your photos to the next level.

      Whether you want to learn how to take the photo or how to use editing software or even advanced techniques like studio lighting, we can customize a lesson for you. Our instructors will work with you whether you are a beginner or a pro or somewhere in between.

      If you have a pocket compact camera or the latest in DSLR's, we can help you get the most from your camera. You will benefit from our personal hands-on methods that will have you learning skills in no time and utilizing new technology to make your photos look amazing. more>>>

      Under water Photo Classes

      Capture your underwater adventure with Cathy Church, the best teacher ever! FUN and EASY!!

      1. Do you teach Land Photography, Underwater photography and Image Editing?

      2. Can I learn with any camera?

      3. What is a class like?

      4. Should I bring samples of my past photos?

      5. Should I learn with Staff or Cathy?

      6. Can I get PADI specialty Certification?

      7. How much does it cost? How do I reserve space?

      8. What type of photos can I expect?

      more >>>

  • About Cathy
    • Cathy's Blog
    • Cathy's Awards
    • Photo Projects

      • Airport Mural in Grand Cayman

        Cathy and her team have produced the world's largest underwater photo installation at Grand Cayman's Owen Roberts Airport Baggage Claim area. It covers nine feet high and 145 feet long and is comprised of over 50 photos expertly assembled by Cathy's photoshop guru Charles (CJ) Viggers. CJ spent several all nighters assembling the huge file in time for the printing deadline. Vision Marketing (a local company) printed and installed it.

        more>>>

         

    • Articles
    • Cathy's Biography

      • Cathy's Biography

        About Cathy Church

        As a child, Cathy Church was an avid biologist and bird watcher. She earned a BS in biology from the University of Michigan where she learned to SCUBA dive. She was studying marine biology at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine biology station in Monterey, California when she met Jim Church, a scuba diver who was pioneering underwater photography and writing for Skin Diver Magazine in the early 60s. Cathy wanted to document her underwater work and spent many dives with Jim exploring ways to use the Calypso camera and flashbulb systems with homemade accessories.

        more>>>

        Detailed biography of Cathy Church

    • Cathy's Biography

      About Cathy Church

      As a child, Cathy Church was an avid biologist and bird watcher. She earned a BS in biology from the University of Michigan where she learned to SCUBA dive. She was studying marine biology at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine biology station in Monterey, California when she met Jim Church, a scuba diver who was pioneering underwater photography and writing for Skin Diver Magazine in the early 60s. Cathy wanted to document her underwater work and spent many dives with Jim exploring ways to use the Calypso camera and flashbulb systems with homemade accessories.

      more>>>

      Detailed biography of Cathy Church

  • Environmental Issues

    • Environmental Issues

      Most people do not have the time to lobby, study, fund, and fix our environmental problems. By yourself, your tiny little voice will get lost and misplaced. But when we form massive groups, we can flex enough muscle to fix virtually anything!

      Everyone Should Support Three Environmental Organizations:

      -- One World-Wide  -- One Nation-Wide  -- One Local

      We Cannot Join Them All, So You Must Pick And Choose Your Battles.

      I have personally chosen two battles: stop shark finning and save leatherback turtles. You may choose to protect elephants from poachers, or stop over fishing. But concentrate on one thing and do something -- anything, over and over.

      There is no single cause that is more important than another, as they all work together.

      For shark finning, I support http://www.sharktrust.org, an effective UK group. Many of you contributed to my request for money to install billboards in China where the famous Chinese basketball player Yao Ming is pictured asking everyone to just say no to shark fin soup. We collected enough $20 donations to pay for 100 billboards! This campaign was immensely successful. Collectively that money worked well.

      more>>>

  • About us
  • Contact us

    • How to Contact Us:

      Cathy Church's Photo Centre and Gallery

      P.O. Box 479, Grand Cayman, KY1-1106, CAYMAN ISLANDS

      390 South Church Street, at the Sunset House Hotel

      EMAIL: click here

      Calling from within Cayman: (345)-949-7415

      Calling from the US: (607)-330-3504 connects directly with our Cayman office

      Fax from within the Cayman Islands: 345-949-9770

      Business Hours:

      Mon-Sat: 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun and Public Holidays: closed

       

  • Store
  • Printing & Digital Servicing
  • Weddings & Events
  • Classes

    • Cathy Church's Photography Classes

      Above water Photo Classes

      Our private, one on one affordable classes at Cathy Church's Photo Centre can help you take your photos to the next level.

      Whether you want to learn how to take the photo or how to use editing software or even advanced techniques like studio lighting, we can customize a lesson for you. Our instructors will work with you whether you are a beginner or a pro or somewhere in between.

      If you have a pocket compact camera or the latest in DSLR's, we can help you get the most from your camera. You will benefit from our personal hands-on methods that will have you learning skills in no time and utilizing new technology to make your photos look amazing. more>>>

      Under water Photo Classes

      Capture your underwater adventure with Cathy Church, the best teacher ever! FUN and EASY!!

      1. Do you teach Land Photography, Underwater photography and Image Editing?

      2. Can I learn with any camera?

      3. What is a class like?

      4. Should I bring samples of my past photos?

      5. Should I learn with Staff or Cathy?

      6. Can I get PADI specialty Certification?

      7. How much does it cost? How do I reserve space?

      8. What type of photos can I expect?

      more >>>

  • About Cathy
    • Cathy's Blog
    • Cathy's Awards
    • Photo Projects

      • Airport Mural in Grand Cayman

        Cathy and her team have produced the world's largest underwater photo installation at Grand Cayman's Owen Roberts Airport Baggage Claim area. It covers nine feet high and 145 feet long and is comprised of over 50 photos expertly assembled by Cathy's photoshop guru Charles (CJ) Viggers. CJ spent several all nighters assembling the huge file in time for the printing deadline. Vision Marketing (a local company) printed and installed it.

        more>>>

         

    • Articles
    • Cathy's Biography

      • Cathy's Biography

        About Cathy Church

        As a child, Cathy Church was an avid biologist and bird watcher. She earned a BS in biology from the University of Michigan where she learned to SCUBA dive. She was studying marine biology at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine biology station in Monterey, California when she met Jim Church, a scuba diver who was pioneering underwater photography and writing for Skin Diver Magazine in the early 60s. Cathy wanted to document her underwater work and spent many dives with Jim exploring ways to use the Calypso camera and flashbulb systems with homemade accessories.

        more>>>

        Detailed biography of Cathy Church

    • Cathy's Biography

      About Cathy Church

      As a child, Cathy Church was an avid biologist and bird watcher. She earned a BS in biology from the University of Michigan where she learned to SCUBA dive. She was studying marine biology at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine biology station in Monterey, California when she met Jim Church, a scuba diver who was pioneering underwater photography and writing for Skin Diver Magazine in the early 60s. Cathy wanted to document her underwater work and spent many dives with Jim exploring ways to use the Calypso camera and flashbulb systems with homemade accessories.

      more>>>

      Detailed biography of Cathy Church

  • Environmental Issues

    • Environmental Issues

      Most people do not have the time to lobby, study, fund, and fix our environmental problems. By yourself, your tiny little voice will get lost and misplaced. But when we form massive groups, we can flex enough muscle to fix virtually anything!

      Everyone Should Support Three Environmental Organizations:

      -- One World-Wide  -- One Nation-Wide  -- One Local

      We Cannot Join Them All, So You Must Pick And Choose Your Battles.

      I have personally chosen two battles: stop shark finning and save leatherback turtles. You may choose to protect elephants from poachers, or stop over fishing. But concentrate on one thing and do something -- anything, over and over.

      There is no single cause that is more important than another, as they all work together.

      For shark finning, I support http://www.sharktrust.org, an effective UK group. Many of you contributed to my request for money to install billboards in China where the famous Chinese basketball player Yao Ming is pictured asking everyone to just say no to shark fin soup. We collected enough $20 donations to pay for 100 billboards! This campaign was immensely successful. Collectively that money worked well.

      more>>>

  • About us
  • Contact us

    • How to Contact Us:

      Cathy Church's Photo Centre and Gallery

      P.O. Box 479, Grand Cayman, KY1-1106, CAYMAN ISLANDS

      390 South Church Street, at the Sunset House Hotel

      EMAIL: click here

      Calling from within Cayman: (345)-949-7415

      Calling from the US: (607)-330-3504 connects directly with our Cayman office

      Fax from within the Cayman Islands: 345-949-9770

      Business Hours:

      Mon-Sat: 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun and Public Holidays: closed

       

  • Store
  • Printing & Digital Servicing
  • Weddings & Events
  • Classes

    • Cathy Church's Photography Classes

      Above water Photo Classes

      Our private, one on one affordable classes at Cathy Church's Photo Centre can help you take your photos to the next level.

      Whether you want to learn how to take the photo or how to use editing software or even advanced techniques like studio lighting, we can customize a lesson for you. Our instructors will work with you whether you are a beginner or a pro or somewhere in between.

      If you have a pocket compact camera or the latest in DSLR's, we can help you get the most from your camera. You will benefit from our personal hands-on methods that will have you learning skills in no time and utilizing new technology to make your photos look amazing. more>>>

      Under water Photo Classes

      Capture your underwater adventure with Cathy Church, the best teacher ever! FUN and EASY!!

      1. Do you teach Land Photography, Underwater photography and Image Editing?

      2. Can I learn with any camera?

      3. What is a class like?

      4. Should I bring samples of my past photos?

      5. Should I learn with Staff or Cathy?

      6. Can I get PADI specialty Certification?

      7. How much does it cost? How do I reserve space?

      8. What type of photos can I expect?

      more >>>

  • About Cathy
    • Cathy's Blog
    • Cathy's Awards
    • Photo Projects

      • Airport Mural in Grand Cayman

        Cathy and her team have produced the world's largest underwater photo installation at Grand Cayman's Owen Roberts Airport Baggage Claim area. It covers nine feet high and 145 feet long and is comprised of over 50 photos expertly assembled by Cathy's photoshop guru Charles (CJ) Viggers. CJ spent several all nighters assembling the huge file in time for the printing deadline. Vision Marketing (a local company) printed and installed it.

        more>>>

         

    • Articles
    • Cathy's Biography

      • Cathy's Biography

        About Cathy Church

        As a child, Cathy Church was an avid biologist and bird watcher. She earned a BS in biology from the University of Michigan where she learned to SCUBA dive. She was studying marine biology at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine biology station in Monterey, California when she met Jim Church, a scuba diver who was pioneering underwater photography and writing for Skin Diver Magazine in the early 60s. Cathy wanted to document her underwater work and spent many dives with Jim exploring ways to use the Calypso camera and flashbulb systems with homemade accessories.

        more>>>

        Detailed biography of Cathy Church

    • Cathy's Biography

      About Cathy Church

      As a child, Cathy Church was an avid biologist and bird watcher. She earned a BS in biology from the University of Michigan where she learned to SCUBA dive. She was studying marine biology at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine biology station in Monterey, California when she met Jim Church, a scuba diver who was pioneering underwater photography and writing for Skin Diver Magazine in the early 60s. Cathy wanted to document her underwater work and spent many dives with Jim exploring ways to use the Calypso camera and flashbulb systems with homemade accessories.

      more>>>

      Detailed biography of Cathy Church

  • Environmental Issues

    • Environmental Issues

      Most people do not have the time to lobby, study, fund, and fix our environmental problems. By yourself, your tiny little voice will get lost and misplaced. But when we form massive groups, we can flex enough muscle to fix virtually anything!

      Everyone Should Support Three Environmental Organizations:

      -- One World-Wide  -- One Nation-Wide  -- One Local

      We Cannot Join Them All, So You Must Pick And Choose Your Battles.

      I have personally chosen two battles: stop shark finning and save leatherback turtles. You may choose to protect elephants from poachers, or stop over fishing. But concentrate on one thing and do something -- anything, over and over.

      There is no single cause that is more important than another, as they all work together.

      For shark finning, I support http://www.sharktrust.org, an effective UK group. Many of you contributed to my request for money to install billboards in China where the famous Chinese basketball player Yao Ming is pictured asking everyone to just say no to shark fin soup. We collected enough $20 donations to pay for 100 billboards! This campaign was immensely successful. Collectively that money worked well.

      more>>>

  • About us
  • Contact us

    • How to Contact Us:

      Cathy Church's Photo Centre and Gallery

      P.O. Box 479, Grand Cayman, KY1-1106, CAYMAN ISLANDS

      390 South Church Street, at the Sunset House Hotel

      EMAIL: click here

      Calling from within Cayman: (345)-949-7415

      Calling from the US: (607)-330-3504 connects directly with our Cayman office

      Fax from within the Cayman Islands: 345-949-9770

      Business Hours:

      Mon-Sat: 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sun and Public Holidays: closed

       

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    • Underwater Home Page

      Throughout this web site you can find everything you need to know about Cathy's classes, trips, sales, rentals and of course her stunning gallery.

      Join Cathy’s next great photo adventure to the Philippines, August 11 - 24, 2018. MORE>>>
      To Cuba on the Jardines Aggressor II Feb. 2 - 9, 2019 MORE>>>
      To Komodo and Alor Indonesia on the Pindito Fall, 2019 MORE>>>

      Our Underwater Photo Fest has the world’s longest dive times! Join our 10th Cathy Church Underwater Photo Fest at Sunset House, in Grand Cayman. On the shallow dive days, you can dive, shoot, come up when your tank is low, get some water or fruit while your tank is being changed (you don’t even have to get out of the water). Go back down and do it all over again until THREE HOURS are up.

      more>>>

  • Grand Cayman Photo Centre
    • Underwater Photo- and Videographers

      • Hire our Underwater Photographers and Videographers

        Cathy has a wonderful staff of skilled underwater photographers and videographers who can provide you with all of your underwater image needs. If you cannot come to Cayman but still need a photo or video from the underwater realm, you can hire us to take virtually anything you need. We have access to boats, reefs, beautiful water, and models.more>>>

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    • U/W wedding

      • We can photograph your underwater wedding

        Planning an underwater wedding is easy.

        Sunset House Hotel is the best location for an underwater wedding for several important reasons:

        1. You can board a boat at the dock right at the hotel to take you to the location of your choice.

        Or step in to the calm, clear, warm water at the shore and swim a short distance to the location of your choice. Many people like the flat area seaward of the mermaid where your wedding party can kneel comfortably on the bottom without fear of damaging fragile coral near by. 

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    • Photo Buddy

      • Photo Buddy

        If you would like photographs taken of you anywhere in the water or on land here in Cayman, we can do it for you! You take home eitherthe CD or DVD from a digital shoot or video, or have your prints made here, or both! All prices in $US. more>>>

         

        Photo buddy with Sunset Divers at Stingray City!

        Impress your friends with a photo of you "playing" with a 4-foot Southern Stingray or a six-foot green moray eel at Stingray city!

        more>>>

        Hire a Private Photographer or videographer for you or your group on the boat!

        Let one of our experienced photographers or videographers tell the story of your unique diving experience swimming through coral tunnels, exploring the wreck of the Kittiwake", or interacting with turtles and angel fish. Do not let this great opportunity go by!

        more>>>

         

    • Cathy's Book
    • Helping Fearful Divers

      • Great tips to help a fearful person learn to dive or Watersports for people who are not water people! by Cathy Church

        Do you know someone who would like to go diving with you but is afraid to? If so, then pass this article along to them after you have read it yourself. In my thirty years of diving I have seen many people conquer their fear and go on to love SCUBA diving. But, I have also seen many instructors and spouses destroy the possibility of a frightened person ever learning to dive. This article is for three people: the frightened student diver, the supportive friend, and the instructor. Often the roles I describe will overlap. Read them all to see which pertain to you and to help assure that everyone is doing the best they can to improve the odds that the frightened student will become a comfortable diver. (While I use the words him, his and he in the following, I, of course, mean him or her, he or she.) more>>>

    • Underwater camera rentals

      • Underwater Camera Rentals

        Capture wonderful photographs and videos of your Cayman underwater adventure. All rentals include a FREE MINI-LESSON and CD or DVD of your photos, or transfer to your computer or your thumb drive for video.

        Discounts available for multi-day rentals.

        All multi-day rentals are returned to the photo centre each day for battery changes

        Pick-up and return times can be adjusted depending on where you are staying and your dive boat schedule.

        more>>>

        GO PRO 5

        Olympus TG 4/5

        SeaLife DC2000

        Olympus OMD EM5 II

    • Underwater Camera Rentals

      Capture wonderful photographs and videos of your Cayman underwater adventure. All rentals include a FREE MINI-LESSON and CD or DVD of your photos, or transfer to your computer or your thumb drive for video.

      Discounts available for multi-day rentals.

      All multi-day rentals are returned to the photo centre each day for battery changes

      Pick-up and return times can be adjusted depending on where you are staying and your dive boat schedule.

      more>>>

      GO PRO 5

      Olympus TG 4/5

      SeaLife DC2000

      Olympus OMD EM5 II

  • U/W cameras
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  • Photofest

    • Cathy Church's Underwater Photo Fest 2019

      Overview

      Cathy Church's Underwater Photo Fest in Grand Cayman at the Sunset House Hotel Enjoy exciting classes with Cathy and her fabulous staff

      Fabulous Fun ** Plentiful Prizes ** Free Darn Good Demo Gear ** Great Giveaways

      Schedule

       

      AM Boat dive

      Shore diving available

      PM Lectures

      PM Photo Critiques

      Kittiwake PM trip

      Night Boat Dive

      Stingray City Trip

      Underwater Scavenger Hunt from shore

      BBQ dinner and Photo Contests / Giveaways Final video / Slideshows

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      Rates

       

      The price for 7-Night Package, double occupancy 

       Book early to guarantee your preferred room type.

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  • Private Charters

    • Private Charters for students

      Would you like a private boat for just you and Cathy Church?

      Would you like to have Cathy helping you above and underwater to get the best possible photos that will be all yours?

      Would you like a boat that comes and goes when you want and to dive sites that you want all to yourself?

      more>>>

      LOCATION and PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

      We offer a full-service, on-site above water and underwater photography base to meet the needs of the most demanding photographers, including Cathy Church, an award winning, professional underwater photographer. We can provide everything you need for your shoot, or we can shoot your advertising, editorial or stock job for you. Contact us to discuss your needs.

      Cathy Church is available to shoot your job. With fifty years of experience and understanding of professional underwater photography, she has an extensive portfolio of worldwide clients, including Nikon, Kodak, US Virgin Islands, Carnival Cruises, Cayman Islands, Sharp Electronics, Atlantis Submarines and more. She knows what is involved to make sure that the photo is successful and MEETS YOUR NEEDS. Our assistants are photographers and experienced divers.

      more>>>

  • Photo tours
    • NEXT TOUR Philippines in 2018

      • The Adventure continues to the Philippines in 2018

        August 11 – 25, 2018 aboard the Azores and at Atlantis Dumaguete Resort

        Join me (Cathy Church) for a great photo workshop for ten nights aboard the Azores followed by four more nights at the Atlantis Dumaguete resort on Negros Island. On this extended trip we will have time to visit the best clear-water reefs and walls as well as amazing small critter muck dives, a bait ball or two and even Thresher sharks! All of these are on my list of essential diving experiences.

        On Aug. 21 we move from the Azores to the Atlantis Dumaguete Resort. No need to lose any diving days for flying or transfers, etc. Cameras are transferred intact to their fabulous camera room and SCUBA gear is taken directly to the convenient SCUBA equipment room.

        more>>>

    • Cuba - 2019

      • Cuba 2019

        Join Cathy in Cuba, aboard the Jardines Aggressor II, Feb. 2 - 9, 2019

        The Aggressor People to People program is run by the “Oceans for Youth Foundation.” They will receive your payments to keep your visit completely legal under the current laws allowing US citizens to travel to Cuba for education. Trumps's recent changes do not affect this type of travel. Thus, during our 7 nights on board the Jardines Aggressor II biologists and marine experts will host nightly discussions and presentations on the marine environment, conservation, and the importance of this healthy ecosystem.

        Sharks are plentiful

        Commercial fishing and industries are prohibited, permanent residences are non-existent, and tourism is strictly controlled. This policy was initiated in the 1990’s by Fidel Castro, who himself was a diver and understood the value of protecting marine environments. These reefs demonstrate the result of that care. The spectacular Jardines de la Reina National Park is located 60 miles off the southern coast and hopefully there will always be dive boats to help monitor its protection from fishing boats.

        more>>>

    • Komodo and Alor Indonesia 2019

      • KOMODO AND ALOR INDONESIA 2019

        These two connecting trips cover the best of Indonesia with reduced air travel. We leave from Bali, continue to Komodo and then on to Maumere when some guests will leave and fly back to Bali while others will fly in to meet us and some will simply stay put. From Maumere the second trip will continue eastward north of Flores and make a large loop through Alor and return to Maumere for our flight back to Bali. This is a new and exciting itinerary to give us the best of Komodo, along with new sites away from the crowded park and with less current, and then onward on the second trip to the exciting diving in this newly explored area of Alor.

        I chose the Pindito for this adventure because the Pindito is the only boat with over 20 years of continuous operation in Indonesia. The crew is more experienced than any other crews and THAT is a valuable commodity that no new boat in the area can compete with. 

        more>>>

    • Previous Tours
    • Why travel with Cathy?

      • When it's time for adventure Join a Photo Tour with Cathy Church

        Top 8 reasons to travel with Cathy:

        1. You will have access to Cathy Church to answer your questions about your camera equipment and techniques. You will enjoy my free coaching and mini-lectures offered throughout the day to answer photo questions, share ideas, and critique images.

        2. You will get free lessons and help with editing your photos with Photoshop. If you need special help, I will even help you in the water if I see you having a problem with your camera or technique.

        3. You can find help or share your own ideas with everyone around you. You will be surrounded by photographers who are happy to help you with answers, tips and ideas.

        4.You will be with only the nicest people. We choose people who are easy-going, who take their good times with them and who are flexible and are ready to share. If you especially want a particular dive site, everyone else will say that's fine with them because they know that next time everyone will do the same for them.more>>>

    • .

      • Indonesia in 2010

        2010 Sept. 18th:

        We arrive in Maumere after our flight from Bali. The Sea Safari VII will depart for Adonara strait while we organize our dive gear and cameras. (See map below.)

        Sept. 19th:

        We arrive at the island of Adonara, across a narrow strait from the big island of Flores. Diving here is "muck" diving along reef slopes looking for seahorses, frogfish, crustaceans, ghost pipefish, etc. Can you see the really tiny black frogfish in the yellow circle?

        20 and 21:

        In the South Alor Region, we will be diving at Beangabang Village, a black sand bay opening to the Indian Ocean at the southern end of Alor. Beangabang is listed as the favorite critter dive of many underwater photojournalists.

        more>>>

    • The Adventure continues to the Philippines in 2018

      August 11 – 25, 2018 aboard the Azores and at Atlantis Dumaguete Resort

      Join me (Cathy Church) for a great photo workshop for ten nights aboard the Azores followed by four more nights at the Atlantis Dumaguete resort on Negros Island. On this extended trip we will have time to visit the best clear-water reefs and walls as well as amazing small critter muck dives, a bait ball or two and even Thresher sharks! All of these are on my list of essential diving experiences.

      On Aug. 21 we move from the Azores to the Atlantis Dumaguete Resort. No need to lose any diving days for flying or transfers, etc. Cameras are transferred intact to their fabulous camera room and SCUBA gear is taken directly to the convenient SCUBA equipment room.

      more>>>

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  • U/W homepage

    • Underwater Home Page

      Throughout this web site you can find everything you need to know about Cathy's classes, trips, sales, rentals and of course her stunning gallery.

      Join Cathy’s next great photo adventure to the Philippines, August 11 - 24, 2018. MORE>>>
      To Cuba on the Jardines Aggressor II Feb. 2 - 9, 2019 MORE>>>
      To Komodo and Alor Indonesia on the Pindito Fall, 2019 MORE>>>

      Our Underwater Photo Fest has the world’s longest dive times! Join our 10th Cathy Church Underwater Photo Fest at Sunset House, in Grand Cayman. On the shallow dive days, you can dive, shoot, come up when your tank is low, get some water or fruit while your tank is being changed (you don’t even have to get out of the water). Go back down and do it all over again until THREE HOURS are up.

      more>>>

  • Grand Cayman Photo Centre
    • Underwater Photo- and Videographers

      • Hire our Underwater Photographers and Videographers

        Cathy has a wonderful staff of skilled underwater photographers and videographers who can provide you with all of your underwater image needs. If you cannot come to Cayman but still need a photo or video from the underwater realm, you can hire us to take virtually anything you need. We have access to boats, reefs, beautiful water, and models.more>>>

        Cathy Church

        Jim Catlin

        Adeline Wee

    • U/W wedding

      • We can photograph your underwater wedding

        Planning an underwater wedding is easy.

        Sunset House Hotel is the best location for an underwater wedding for several important reasons:

        1. You can board a boat at the dock right at the hotel to take you to the location of your choice.

        Or step in to the calm, clear, warm water at the shore and swim a short distance to the location of your choice. Many people like the flat area seaward of the mermaid where your wedding party can kneel comfortably on the bottom without fear of damaging fragile coral near by. 

        more>>>

    • Photo Buddy

      • Photo Buddy

        If you would like photographs taken of you anywhere in the water or on land here in Cayman, we can do it for you! You take home eitherthe CD or DVD from a digital shoot or video, or have your prints made here, or both! All prices in $US. more>>>

         

        Photo buddy with Sunset Divers at Stingray City!

        Impress your friends with a photo of you "playing" with a 4-foot Southern Stingray or a six-foot green moray eel at Stingray city!

        more>>>

        Hire a Private Photographer or videographer for you or your group on the boat!

        Let one of our experienced photographers or videographers tell the story of your unique diving experience swimming through coral tunnels, exploring the wreck of the Kittiwake", or interacting with turtles and angel fish. Do not let this great opportunity go by!

        more>>>

         

    • Cathy's Book
    • Helping Fearful Divers

      • Great tips to help a fearful person learn to dive or Watersports for people who are not water people! by Cathy Church

        Do you know someone who would like to go diving with you but is afraid to? If so, then pass this article along to them after you have read it yourself. In my thirty years of diving I have seen many people conquer their fear and go on to love SCUBA diving. But, I have also seen many instructors and spouses destroy the possibility of a frightened person ever learning to dive. This article is for three people: the frightened student diver, the supportive friend, and the instructor. Often the roles I describe will overlap. Read them all to see which pertain to you and to help assure that everyone is doing the best they can to improve the odds that the frightened student will become a comfortable diver. (While I use the words him, his and he in the following, I, of course, mean him or her, he or she.) more>>>

    • Underwater camera rentals

      • Underwater Camera Rentals

        Capture wonderful photographs and videos of your Cayman underwater adventure. All rentals include a FREE MINI-LESSON and CD or DVD of your photos, or transfer to your computer or your thumb drive for video.

        Discounts available for multi-day rentals.

        All multi-day rentals are returned to the photo centre each day for battery changes

        Pick-up and return times can be adjusted depending on where you are staying and your dive boat schedule.

        more>>>

        GO PRO 5

        Olympus TG 4/5

        SeaLife DC2000

        Olympus OMD EM5 II

    • Underwater Camera Rentals

      Capture wonderful photographs and videos of your Cayman underwater adventure. All rentals include a FREE MINI-LESSON and CD or DVD of your photos, or transfer to your computer or your thumb drive for video.

      Discounts available for multi-day rentals.

      All multi-day rentals are returned to the photo centre each day for battery changes

      Pick-up and return times can be adjusted depending on where you are staying and your dive boat schedule.

      more>>>

      GO PRO 5

      Olympus TG 4/5

      SeaLife DC2000

      Olympus OMD EM5 II

  • U/W cameras
  • Learning U/W photography
  • Photofest

    • Cathy Church's Underwater Photo Fest 2019

      Overview

      Cathy Church's Underwater Photo Fest in Grand Cayman at the Sunset House Hotel Enjoy exciting classes with Cathy and her fabulous staff

      Fabulous Fun ** Plentiful Prizes ** Free Darn Good Demo Gear ** Great Giveaways

      Schedule

       

      AM Boat dive

      Shore diving available

      PM Lectures

      PM Photo Critiques

      Kittiwake PM trip

      Night Boat Dive

      Stingray City Trip

      Underwater Scavenger Hunt from shore

      BBQ dinner and Photo Contests / Giveaways Final video / Slideshows

      more>>>

      Rates

       

      The price for 7-Night Package, double occupancy 

       Book early to guarantee your preferred room type.

      more>>>

  • Private Charters

    • Private Charters for students

      Would you like a private boat for just you and Cathy Church?

      Would you like to have Cathy helping you above and underwater to get the best possible photos that will be all yours?

      Would you like a boat that comes and goes when you want and to dive sites that you want all to yourself?

      more>>>

      LOCATION and PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

      We offer a full-service, on-site above water and underwater photography base to meet the needs of the most demanding photographers, including Cathy Church, an award winning, professional underwater photographer. We can provide everything you need for your shoot, or we can shoot your advertising, editorial or stock job for you. Contact us to discuss your needs.

      Cathy Church is available to shoot your job. With fifty years of experience and understanding of professional underwater photography, she has an extensive portfolio of worldwide clients, including Nikon, Kodak, US Virgin Islands, Carnival Cruises, Cayman Islands, Sharp Electronics, Atlantis Submarines and more. She knows what is involved to make sure that the photo is successful and MEETS YOUR NEEDS. Our assistants are photographers and experienced divers.

      more>>>

  • Photo tours
    • NEXT TOUR Philippines in 2018

      • The Adventure continues to the Philippines in 2018

        August 11 – 25, 2018 aboard the Azores and at Atlantis Dumaguete Resort

        Join me (Cathy Church) for a great photo workshop for ten nights aboard the Azores followed by four more nights at the Atlantis Dumaguete resort on Negros Island. On this extended trip we will have time to visit the best clear-water reefs and walls as well as amazing small critter muck dives, a bait ball or two and even Thresher sharks! All of these are on my list of essential diving experiences.

        On Aug. 21 we move from the Azores to the Atlantis Dumaguete Resort. No need to lose any diving days for flying or transfers, etc. Cameras are transferred intact to their fabulous camera room and SCUBA gear is taken directly to the convenient SCUBA equipment room.

        more>>>

    • Cuba - 2019

      • Cuba 2019

        Join Cathy in Cuba, aboard the Jardines Aggressor II, Feb. 2 - 9, 2019

        The Aggressor People to People program is run by the “Oceans for Youth Foundation.” They will receive your payments to keep your visit completely legal under the current laws allowing US citizens to travel to Cuba for education. Trumps's recent changes do not affect this type of travel. Thus, during our 7 nights on board the Jardines Aggressor II biologists and marine experts will host nightly discussions and presentations on the marine environment, conservation, and the importance of this healthy ecosystem.

        Sharks are plentiful

        Commercial fishing and industries are prohibited, permanent residences are non-existent, and tourism is strictly controlled. This policy was initiated in the 1990’s by Fidel Castro, who himself was a diver and understood the value of protecting marine environments. These reefs demonstrate the result of that care. The spectacular Jardines de la Reina National Park is located 60 miles off the southern coast and hopefully there will always be dive boats to help monitor its protection from fishing boats.

        more>>>

    • Komodo and Alor Indonesia 2019

      • KOMODO AND ALOR INDONESIA 2019

        These two connecting trips cover the best of Indonesia with reduced air travel. We leave from Bali, continue to Komodo and then on to Maumere when some guests will leave and fly back to Bali while others will fly in to meet us and some will simply stay put. From Maumere the second trip will continue eastward north of Flores and make a large loop through Alor and return to Maumere for our flight back to Bali. This is a new and exciting itinerary to give us the best of Komodo, along with new sites away from the crowded park and with less current, and then onward on the second trip to the exciting diving in this newly explored area of Alor.

        I chose the Pindito for this adventure because the Pindito is the only boat with over 20 years of continuous operation in Indonesia. The crew is more experienced than any other crews and THAT is a valuable commodity that no new boat in the area can compete with. 

        more>>>

    • Previous Tours
    • Why travel with Cathy?

      • When it's time for adventure Join a Photo Tour with Cathy Church

        Top 8 reasons to travel with Cathy:

        1. You will have access to Cathy Church to answer your questions about your camera equipment and techniques. You will enjoy my free coaching and mini-lectures offered throughout the day to answer photo questions, share ideas, and critique images.

        2. You will get free lessons and help with editing your photos with Photoshop. If you need special help, I will even help you in the water if I see you having a problem with your camera or technique.

        3. You can find help or share your own ideas with everyone around you. You will be surrounded by photographers who are happy to help you with answers, tips and ideas.

        4.You will be with only the nicest people. We choose people who are easy-going, who take their good times with them and who are flexible and are ready to share. If you especially want a particular dive site, everyone else will say that's fine with them because they know that next time everyone will do the same for them.more>>>

    • .

      • Indonesia in 2010

        2010 Sept. 18th:

        We arrive in Maumere after our flight from Bali. The Sea Safari VII will depart for Adonara strait while we organize our dive gear and cameras. (See map below.)

        Sept. 19th:

        We arrive at the island of Adonara, across a narrow strait from the big island of Flores. Diving here is "muck" diving along reef slopes looking for seahorses, frogfish, crustaceans, ghost pipefish, etc. Can you see the really tiny black frogfish in the yellow circle?

        20 and 21:

        In the South Alor Region, we will be diving at Beangabang Village, a black sand bay opening to the Indian Ocean at the southern end of Alor. Beangabang is listed as the favorite critter dive of many underwater photojournalists.

        more>>>

    • The Adventure continues to the Philippines in 2018

      August 11 – 25, 2018 aboard the Azores and at Atlantis Dumaguete Resort

      Join me (Cathy Church) for a great photo workshop for ten nights aboard the Azores followed by four more nights at the Atlantis Dumaguete resort on Negros Island. On this extended trip we will have time to visit the best clear-water reefs and walls as well as amazing small critter muck dives, a bait ball or two and even Thresher sharks! All of these are on my list of essential diving experiences.

      On Aug. 21 we move from the Azores to the Atlantis Dumaguete Resort. No need to lose any diving days for flying or transfers, etc. Cameras are transferred intact to their fabulous camera room and SCUBA gear is taken directly to the convenient SCUBA equipment room.

      more>>>

  • Gallery

  • U/W homepage

    • Underwater Home Page

      Throughout this web site you can find everything you need to know about Cathy's classes, trips, sales, rentals and of course her stunning gallery.

      Join Cathy’s next great photo adventure to the Philippines, August 11 - 24, 2018. MORE>>>
      To Cuba on the Jardines Aggressor II Feb. 2 - 9, 2019 MORE>>>
      To Komodo and Alor Indonesia on the Pindito Fall, 2019 MORE>>>

      Our Underwater Photo Fest has the world’s longest dive times! Join our 10th Cathy Church Underwater Photo Fest at Sunset House, in Grand Cayman. On the shallow dive days, you can dive, shoot, come up when your tank is low, get some water or fruit while your tank is being changed (you don’t even have to get out of the water). Go back down and do it all over again until THREE HOURS are up.

      more>>>

  • Grand Cayman Photo Centre
    • Underwater Photo- and Videographers

      • Hire our Underwater Photographers and Videographers

        Cathy has a wonderful staff of skilled underwater photographers and videographers who can provide you with all of your underwater image needs. If you cannot come to Cayman but still need a photo or video from the underwater realm, you can hire us to take virtually anything you need. We have access to boats, reefs, beautiful water, and models.more>>>

        Cathy Church

        Jim Catlin

        Adeline Wee

    • U/W wedding

      • We can photograph your underwater wedding

        Planning an underwater wedding is easy.

        Sunset House Hotel is the best location for an underwater wedding for several important reasons:

        1. You can board a boat at the dock right at the hotel to take you to the location of your choice.

        Or step in to the calm, clear, warm water at the shore and swim a short distance to the location of your choice. Many people like the flat area seaward of the mermaid where your wedding party can kneel comfortably on the bottom without fear of damaging fragile coral near by. 

        more>>>

    • Photo Buddy

      • Photo Buddy

        If you would like photographs taken of you anywhere in the water or on land here in Cayman, we can do it for you! You take home eitherthe CD or DVD from a digital shoot or video, or have your prints made here, or both! All prices in $US. more>>>

         

        Photo buddy with Sunset Divers at Stingray City!

        Impress your friends with a photo of you "playing" with a 4-foot Southern Stingray or a six-foot green moray eel at Stingray city!

        more>>>

        Hire a Private Photographer or videographer for you or your group on the boat!

        Let one of our experienced photographers or videographers tell the story of your unique diving experience swimming through coral tunnels, exploring the wreck of the Kittiwake", or interacting with turtles and angel fish. Do not let this great opportunity go by!

        more>>>

         

    • Cathy's Book
    • Helping Fearful Divers

      • Great tips to help a fearful person learn to dive or Watersports for people who are not water people! by Cathy Church

        Do you know someone who would like to go diving with you but is afraid to? If so, then pass this article along to them after you have read it yourself. In my thirty years of diving I have seen many people conquer their fear and go on to love SCUBA diving. But, I have also seen many instructors and spouses destroy the possibility of a frightened person ever learning to dive. This article is for three people: the frightened student diver, the supportive friend, and the instructor. Often the roles I describe will overlap. Read them all to see which pertain to you and to help assure that everyone is doing the best they can to improve the odds that the frightened student will become a comfortable diver. (While I use the words him, his and he in the following, I, of course, mean him or her, he or she.) more>>>

    • Underwater camera rentals

      • Underwater Camera Rentals

        Capture wonderful photographs and videos of your Cayman underwater adventure. All rentals include a FREE MINI-LESSON and CD or DVD of your photos, or transfer to your computer or your thumb drive for video.

        Discounts available for multi-day rentals.

        All multi-day rentals are returned to the photo centre each day for battery changes

        Pick-up and return times can be adjusted depending on where you are staying and your dive boat schedule.

        more>>>

        GO PRO 5

        Olympus TG 4/5

        SeaLife DC2000

        Olympus OMD EM5 II

    • Underwater Camera Rentals

      Capture wonderful photographs and videos of your Cayman underwater adventure. All rentals include a FREE MINI-LESSON and CD or DVD of your photos, or transfer to your computer or your thumb drive for video.

      Discounts available for multi-day rentals.

      All multi-day rentals are returned to the photo centre each day for battery changes

      Pick-up and return times can be adjusted depending on where you are staying and your dive boat schedule.

      more>>>

      GO PRO 5

      Olympus TG 4/5

      SeaLife DC2000

      Olympus OMD EM5 II

  • U/W cameras
  • Learning U/W photography
  • Photofest

    • Cathy Church's Underwater Photo Fest 2019

      Overview

      Cathy Church's Underwater Photo Fest in Grand Cayman at the Sunset House Hotel Enjoy exciting classes with Cathy and her fabulous staff

      Fabulous Fun ** Plentiful Prizes ** Free Darn Good Demo Gear ** Great Giveaways

      Schedule

       

      AM Boat dive

      Shore diving available

      PM Lectures

      PM Photo Critiques

      Kittiwake PM trip

      Night Boat Dive

      Stingray City Trip

      Underwater Scavenger Hunt from shore

      BBQ dinner and Photo Contests / Giveaways Final video / Slideshows

      more>>>

      Rates

       

      The price for 7-Night Package, double occupancy 

       Book early to guarantee your preferred room type.

      more>>>

  • Private Charters

    • Private Charters for students

      Would you like a private boat for just you and Cathy Church?

      Would you like to have Cathy helping you above and underwater to get the best possible photos that will be all yours?

      Would you like a boat that comes and goes when you want and to dive sites that you want all to yourself?

      more>>>

      LOCATION and PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

      We offer a full-service, on-site above water and underwater photography base to meet the needs of the most demanding photographers, including Cathy Church, an award winning, professional underwater photographer. We can provide everything you need for your shoot, or we can shoot your advertising, editorial or stock job for you. Contact us to discuss your needs.

      Cathy Church is available to shoot your job. With fifty years of experience and understanding of professional underwater photography, she has an extensive portfolio of worldwide clients, including Nikon, Kodak, US Virgin Islands, Carnival Cruises, Cayman Islands, Sharp Electronics, Atlantis Submarines and more. She knows what is involved to make sure that the photo is successful and MEETS YOUR NEEDS. Our assistants are photographers and experienced divers.

      more>>>

  • Photo tours
    • NEXT TOUR Philippines in 2018

      • The Adventure continues to the Philippines in 2018

        August 11 – 25, 2018 aboard the Azores and at Atlantis Dumaguete Resort

        Join me (Cathy Church) for a great photo workshop for ten nights aboard the Azores followed by four more nights at the Atlantis Dumaguete resort on Negros Island. On this extended trip we will have time to visit the best clear-water reefs and walls as well as amazing small critter muck dives, a bait ball or two and even Thresher sharks! All of these are on my list of essential diving experiences.

        On Aug. 21 we move from the Azores to the Atlantis Dumaguete Resort. No need to lose any diving days for flying or transfers, etc. Cameras are transferred intact to their fabulous camera room and SCUBA gear is taken directly to the convenient SCUBA equipment room.

        more>>>

    • Cuba - 2019

      • Cuba 2019

        Join Cathy in Cuba, aboard the Jardines Aggressor II, Feb. 2 - 9, 2019

        The Aggressor People to People program is run by the “Oceans for Youth Foundation.” They will receive your payments to keep your visit completely legal under the current laws allowing US citizens to travel to Cuba for education. Trumps's recent changes do not affect this type of travel. Thus, during our 7 nights on board the Jardines Aggressor II biologists and marine experts will host nightly discussions and presentations on the marine environment, conservation, and the importance of this healthy ecosystem.

        Sharks are plentiful

        Commercial fishing and industries are prohibited, permanent residences are non-existent, and tourism is strictly controlled. This policy was initiated in the 1990’s by Fidel Castro, who himself was a diver and understood the value of protecting marine environments. These reefs demonstrate the result of that care. The spectacular Jardines de la Reina National Park is located 60 miles off the southern coast and hopefully there will always be dive boats to help monitor its protection from fishing boats.

        more>>>

    • Komodo and Alor Indonesia 2019

      • KOMODO AND ALOR INDONESIA 2019

        These two connecting trips cover the best of Indonesia with reduced air travel. We leave from Bali, continue to Komodo and then on to Maumere when some guests will leave and fly back to Bali while others will fly in to meet us and some will simply stay put. From Maumere the second trip will continue eastward north of Flores and make a large loop through Alor and return to Maumere for our flight back to Bali. This is a new and exciting itinerary to give us the best of Komodo, along with new sites away from the crowded park and with less current, and then onward on the second trip to the exciting diving in this newly explored area of Alor.

        I chose the Pindito for this adventure because the Pindito is the only boat with over 20 years of continuous operation in Indonesia. The crew is more experienced than any other crews and THAT is a valuable commodity that no new boat in the area can compete with. 

        more>>>

    • Previous Tours
    • Why travel with Cathy?

      • When it's time for adventure Join a Photo Tour with Cathy Church

        Top 8 reasons to travel with Cathy:

        1. You will have access to Cathy Church to answer your questions about your camera equipment and techniques. You will enjoy my free coaching and mini-lectures offered throughout the day to answer photo questions, share ideas, and critique images.

        2. You will get free lessons and help with editing your photos with Photoshop. If you need special help, I will even help you in the water if I see you having a problem with your camera or technique.

        3. You can find help or share your own ideas with everyone around you. You will be surrounded by photographers who are happy to help you with answers, tips and ideas.

        4.You will be with only the nicest people. We choose people who are easy-going, who take their good times with them and who are flexible and are ready to share. If you especially want a particular dive site, everyone else will say that's fine with them because they know that next time everyone will do the same for them.more>>>

    • .

      • Indonesia in 2010

        2010 Sept. 18th:

        We arrive in Maumere after our flight from Bali. The Sea Safari VII will depart for Adonara strait while we organize our dive gear and cameras. (See map below.)

        Sept. 19th:

        We arrive at the island of Adonara, across a narrow strait from the big island of Flores. Diving here is "muck" diving along reef slopes looking for seahorses, frogfish, crustaceans, ghost pipefish, etc. Can you see the really tiny black frogfish in the yellow circle?

        20 and 21:

        In the South Alor Region, we will be diving at Beangabang Village, a black sand bay opening to the Indian Ocean at the southern end of Alor. Beangabang is listed as the favorite critter dive of many underwater photojournalists.

        more>>>

    • The Adventure continues to the Philippines in 2018

      August 11 – 25, 2018 aboard the Azores and at Atlantis Dumaguete Resort

      Join me (Cathy Church) for a great photo workshop for ten nights aboard the Azores followed by four more nights at the Atlantis Dumaguete resort on Negros Island. On this extended trip we will have time to visit the best clear-water reefs and walls as well as amazing small critter muck dives, a bait ball or two and even Thresher sharks! All of these are on my list of essential diving experiences.

      On Aug. 21 we move from the Azores to the Atlantis Dumaguete Resort. No need to lose any diving days for flying or transfers, etc. Cameras are transferred intact to their fabulous camera room and SCUBA gear is taken directly to the convenient SCUBA equipment room.

      more>>>

  • Gallery

  • U/W homepage

    • Underwater Home Page

      Throughout this web site you can find everything you need to know about Cathy's classes, trips, sales, rentals and of course her stunning gallery.

      Join Cathy’s next great photo adventure to the Philippines, August 11 - 24, 2018. MORE>>>
      To Cuba on the Jardines Aggressor II Feb. 2 - 9, 2019 MORE>>>
      To Komodo and Alor Indonesia on the Pindito Fall, 2019 MORE>>>

      Our Underwater Photo Fest has the world’s longest dive times! Join our 10th Cathy Church Underwater Photo Fest at Sunset House, in Grand Cayman. On the shallow dive days, you can dive, shoot, come up when your tank is low, get some water or fruit while your tank is being changed (you don’t even have to get out of the water). Go back down and do it all over again until THREE HOURS are up.

      more>>>

  • Grand Cayman Photo Centre
    • Underwater Photo- and Videographers

      • Hire our Underwater Photographers and Videographers

        Cathy has a wonderful staff of skilled underwater photographers and videographers who can provide you with all of your underwater image needs. If you cannot come to Cayman but still need a photo or video from the underwater realm, you can hire us to take virtually anything you need. We have access to boats, reefs, beautiful water, and models.more>>>

        Cathy Church

        Jim Catlin

        Adeline Wee

    • U/W wedding

      • We can photograph your underwater wedding

        Planning an underwater wedding is easy.

        Sunset House Hotel is the best location for an underwater wedding for several important reasons:

        1. You can board a boat at the dock right at the hotel to take you to the location of your choice.

        Or step in to the calm, clear, warm water at the shore and swim a short distance to the location of your choice. Many people like the flat area seaward of the mermaid where your wedding party can kneel comfortably on the bottom without fear of damaging fragile coral near by. 

        more>>>

    • Photo Buddy

      • Photo Buddy

        If you would like photographs taken of you anywhere in the water or on land here in Cayman, we can do it for you! You take home eitherthe CD or DVD from a digital shoot or video, or have your prints made here, or both! All prices in $US. more>>>

         

        Photo buddy with Sunset Divers at Stingray City!

        Impress your friends with a photo of you "playing" with a 4-foot Southern Stingray or a six-foot green moray eel at Stingray city!

        more>>>

        Hire a Private Photographer or videographer for you or your group on the boat!

        Let one of our experienced photographers or videographers tell the story of your unique diving experience swimming through coral tunnels, exploring the wreck of the Kittiwake", or interacting with turtles and angel fish. Do not let this great opportunity go by!

        more>>>

         

    • Cathy's Creative Corner

      • Cathy's Creative Corner

        Learn along with me as I play with images. Some are QUICKIES and some are LONG TERM projects

        Here is an easy QUICKIE that anyone can do with any post editing program that allows putting two photos together.

         more>>>

    • Helping Fearful Divers

      • Great tips to help a fearful person learn to dive or Watersports for people who are not water people! by Cathy Church

        Do you know someone who would like to go diving with you but is afraid to? If so, then pass this article along to them after you have read it yourself. In my thirty years of diving I have seen many people conquer their fear and go on to love SCUBA diving. But, I have also seen many instructors and spouses destroy the possibility of a frightened person ever learning to dive. This article is for three people: the frightened student diver, the supportive friend, and the instructor. Often the roles I describe will overlap. Read them all to see which pertain to you and to help assure that everyone is doing the best they can to improve the odds that the frightened student will become a comfortable diver. (While I use the words him, his and he in the following, I, of course, mean him or her, he or she.) more>>>

    • Underwater camera rentals

      • Underwater Camera Rentals

        Capture wonderful photographs and videos of your Cayman underwater adventure. All rentals include a FREE MINI-LESSON and CD or DVD of your photos, or transfer to your computer or your thumb drive for video.

        Discounts available for multi-day rentals.

        All multi-day rentals are returned to the photo centre each day for battery changes

        Pick-up and return times can be adjusted depending on where you are staying and your dive boat schedule.

        more>>>

        GO PRO 5

        Olympus TG 4/5

        SeaLife DC2000

        Olympus OMD EM5 II

    • Underwater Camera Rentals

      Capture wonderful photographs and videos of your Cayman underwater adventure. All rentals include a FREE MINI-LESSON and CD or DVD of your photos, or transfer to your computer or your thumb drive for video.

      Discounts available for multi-day rentals.

      All multi-day rentals are returned to the photo centre each day for battery changes

      Pick-up and return times can be adjusted depending on where you are staying and your dive boat schedule.

      more>>>

      GO PRO 5

      Olympus TG 4/5

      SeaLife DC2000

      Olympus OMD EM5 II

  • U/W cameras
  • Learning U/W photography
  • Photofest

    • Cathy Church's Underwater Photo Fest 2019

      Overview

      Cathy Church's Underwater Photo Fest in Grand Cayman at the Sunset House Hotel Enjoy exciting classes with Cathy and her fabulous staff

      Fabulous Fun ** Plentiful Prizes ** Free Darn Good Demo Gear ** Great Giveaways

      Schedule

       

      AM Boat dive

      Shore diving available

      PM Lectures

      PM Photo Critiques

      Kittiwake PM trip

      Night Boat Dive

      Stingray City Trip

      Underwater Scavenger Hunt from shore

      BBQ dinner and Photo Contests / Giveaways Final video / Slideshows

      more>>>

      Rates

       

      The price for 7-Night Package, double occupancy 

       Book early to guarantee your preferred room type.

      more>>>

  • Private Charters

    • Private Charters for students

      Would you like a private boat for just you and Cathy Church?

      Would you like to have Cathy helping you above and underwater to get the best possible photos that will be all yours?

      Would you like a boat that comes and goes when you want and to dive sites that you want all to yourself?

      more>>>

      LOCATION and PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICES

      We offer a full-service, on-site above water and underwater photography base to meet the needs of the most demanding photographers, including Cathy Church, an award winning, professional underwater photographer. We can provide everything you need for your shoot, or we can shoot your advertising, editorial or stock job for you. Contact us to discuss your needs.

      Cathy Church is available to shoot your job. With fifty years of experience and understanding of professional underwater photography, she has an extensive portfolio of worldwide clients, including Nikon, Kodak, US Virgin Islands, Carnival Cruises, Cayman Islands, Sharp Electronics, Atlantis Submarines and more. She knows what is involved to make sure that the photo is successful and MEETS YOUR NEEDS. Our assistants are photographers and experienced divers.

      more>>>

  • Photo tours
    • NEXT TOUR Philippines in 2018

      • The Adventure continues to the Philippines in 2018

        August 11 – 25, 2018 aboard the Azores and at Atlantis Dumaguete Resort

        Join me (Cathy Church) for a great photo workshop for ten nights aboard the Azores followed by four more nights at the Atlantis Dumaguete resort on Negros Island. On this extended trip we will have time to visit the best clear-water reefs and walls as well as amazing small critter muck dives, a bait ball or two and even Thresher sharks! All of these are on my list of essential diving experiences.

        On Aug. 21 we move from the Azores to the Atlantis Dumaguete Resort. No need to lose any diving days for flying or transfers, etc. Cameras are transferred intact to their fabulous camera room and SCUBA gear is taken directly to the convenient SCUBA equipment room.

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    • Cuba - 2019

      • Cuba 2019

        Join Cathy in Cuba, aboard the Jardines Aggressor II, Feb. 2 - 9, 2019

        The Aggressor People to People program is run by the “Oceans for Youth Foundation.” They will receive your payments to keep your visit completely legal under the current laws allowing US citizens to travel to Cuba for education. Trumps's recent changes do not affect this type of travel. Thus, during our 7 nights on board the Jardines Aggressor II biologists and marine experts will host nightly discussions and presentations on the marine environment, conservation, and the importance of this healthy ecosystem.

        Sharks are plentiful

        Commercial fishing and industries are prohibited, permanent residences are non-existent, and tourism is strictly controlled. This policy was initiated in the 1990’s by Fidel Castro, who himself was a diver and understood the value of protecting marine environments. These reefs demonstrate the result of that care. The spectacular Jardines de la Reina National Park is located 60 miles off the southern coast and hopefully there will always be dive boats to help monitor its protection from fishing boats.

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    • Komodo and Alor Indonesia 2019

      • KOMODO AND ALOR INDONESIA 2019

        These two connecting trips cover the best of Indonesia with reduced air travel. We leave from Bali, continue to Komodo and then on to Maumere when some guests will leave and fly back to Bali while others will fly in to meet us and some will simply stay put. From Maumere the second trip will continue eastward north of Flores and make a large loop through Alor and return to Maumere for our flight back to Bali. This is a new and exciting itinerary to give us the best of Komodo, along with new sites away from the crowded park and with less current, and then onward on the second trip to the exciting diving in this newly explored area of Alor.

        I chose the Pindito for this adventure because the Pindito is the only boat with over 20 years of continuous operation in Indonesia. The crew is more experienced than any other crews and THAT is a valuable commodity that no new boat in the area can compete with. 

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    • Previous Tours
    • Why travel with Cathy?

      • When it's time for adventure Join a Photo Tour with Cathy Church

        Top 8 reasons to travel with Cathy:

        1. You will have access to Cathy Church to answer your questions about your camera equipment and techniques. You will enjoy my free coaching and mini-lectures offered throughout the day to answer photo questions, share ideas, and critique images.

        2. You will get free lessons and help with editing your photos with Photoshop. If you need special help, I will even help you in the water if I see you having a problem with your camera or technique.

        3. You can find help or share your own ideas with everyone around you. You will be surrounded by photographers who are happy to help you with answers, tips and ideas.

        4.You will be with only the nicest people. We choose people who are easy-going, who take their good times with them and who are flexible and are ready to share. If you especially want a particular dive site, everyone else will say that's fine with them because they know that next time everyone will do the same for them.more>>>

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      • Indonesia in 2010

        2010 Sept. 18th:

        We arrive in Maumere after our flight from Bali. The Sea Safari VII will depart for Adonara strait while we organize our dive gear and cameras. (See map below.)

        Sept. 19th:

        We arrive at the island of Adonara, across a narrow strait from the big island of Flores. Diving here is "muck" diving along reef slopes looking for seahorses, frogfish, crustaceans, ghost pipefish, etc. Can you see the really tiny black frogfish in the yellow circle?

        20 and 21:

        In the South Alor Region, we will be diving at Beangabang Village, a black sand bay opening to the Indian Ocean at the southern end of Alor. Beangabang is listed as the favorite critter dive of many underwater photojournalists.

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    • The Adventure continues to the Philippines in 2018

      August 11 – 25, 2018 aboard the Azores and at Atlantis Dumaguete Resort

      Join me (Cathy Church) for a great photo workshop for ten nights aboard the Azores followed by four more nights at the Atlantis Dumaguete resort on Negros Island. On this extended trip we will have time to visit the best clear-water reefs and walls as well as amazing small critter muck dives, a bait ball or two and even Thresher sharks! All of these are on my list of essential diving experiences.

      On Aug. 21 we move from the Azores to the Atlantis Dumaguete Resort. No need to lose any diving days for flying or transfers, etc. Cameras are transferred intact to their fabulous camera room and SCUBA gear is taken directly to the convenient SCUBA equipment room.

      more>>>

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Photo Buddy

If you would like photographs taken of you anywhere in the water or on land here in Cayman, we can do it for you! You take home images from a digital shoot or video on a CD, DVD, or bring your thumb drive, or have your prints made here, or both! All prices in $US.


Photo Buddy with Sunset Divers at Stingray City!

Impress your friends with a photo of you "playing" with a 4-foot Southern Stingray or a six-foot green moray eel at Stingray city!

Individual diver CD rate: US $35 - All images of one diver (by themselves) burned to a CD. Extra copies the of the CD are $10 each.

Buddy combo rate: US $60 - Each diver of the buddy pair receives one CD. Extra CDs are $10 each.

Group rate: For each additional diver, add US $20 to the buddy rate. Each diver gets his own CD.

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Hire a Private Photographer or videographer for you or your group on the boat!

Let one of our experienced photographers or videographers tell the story of your unique diving experience swimming through coral tunnels, exploring the wreck of the Kittiwake", or interacting with turtles and angel fish. Do not let this great opportunity go by!

PHOTO - Cost is $250.00 for our staff photographer to accompany you or your group exclusively on your two-tank boat dive or $200 on your one-tank boat dive to Stingray City.

VIDEO - Cost is $300.00 for our staff videographer to accompany you or your group exclusively on your two-tank boat dive or $250 on your one-tank boat dive to Stingray City.

PHOTO/VIDEO COMBO - Cost is $450 for one staff photographer and one staff videographer to accompany your group exclusively on your two-tank boat dive or $400 on your one-tank boat dive to Stingray City

You take home every photo taken on one CD/DVD. 4 CD/DVDs are included in this price. Additional copies are $10 each for CDs and $15 each for DVDs.

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Photograph you offshore at Sunset House Reef!

Document your dive here at Sunset House Reef with the mermaid (shown left), fish, a wreck, colorful sponges. A member of our underwater photography staff will guide you to the best photo sites. On shore dives, scheduling is flexible. The easy entry and exits here at Sunset House Hotel, combined with the calm conditions and shallow options make this a great experience for the whole family.

Cost is only $125.00

You can even make special arrangements to have Cathy herself photograph you; cost can be as low as $250.00.

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Photograph you or your group off site

There are many great shore dive sites here in Cayman including Eden Rock and Devil's Grotto. Our underwater photo staff is happy to travel! The cost for the photographer is as listed above; however, there may be additional fees for carriage and/or transportation outside the George Town area. Contact us for details. (Minnows shown at right were shot at Devil's Grotto and are available only certain times of the year.)

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