CENOTE PHOTOGRAPHY INTENSIVE
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Join award-winning underwater photographer Shawn Murphy for a hands-on workshop that teaches you how to capture the raw, sacred beauty of Mexico’s flooded caves.
Apply for the Cenote Intensive
Transform How You Shoot — Beneath the Surface
Three days of structured progression in one of the most demanding underwater environments on Earth.
This is not a sightseeing trip.
It’s a refinement of your diving, your camera control, and your light.
You already dive well.
Now we refine precision.
In the cenotes, every movement matters.
Every breath affects stability.
Every light placement changes the frame.
This environment forces clarity — and that’s why we use it.
Over three days, you’ll work on:
• Buoyancy under visual compression
• Controlled body positioning
• Off-camera lighting fundamentals
• Structured shot building
• Repeatable setups you can recreate anywhere
Small group.
Direct coaching.
Deliberate progression.
Whats Included?
3 full days of cenote diving + underwater photography training
Pro coaching on gear, lighting, composition, and technique
Small group or private options (tailored to your goals)
Daily hotel pickup + round-trip transport to the cenotes
Use of high-powered underwater video lights (provided)
Image review sessions and editing insights
Daily lunch + snacks on site
3 Days of Light, Caverns & Creative Flow
Day 1 – Foundations & Flow:
Intro to cenote diving techniques, long exposures, and ambient light. Afternoon dives in shallow caverns with guided shooting support.
Day 2 – Light Mastery & Composition:
Explore wide-angle framing, model placement, and advanced lighting with provided gear. Evening image review and feedback session.
Day 3 – Vision & Execution:
Apply everything you’ve learned during two final dives. We’ll help you build a series of powerful images—and a plan to keep growing.
Workshop Reviews
“My expectations have been set so high, I don’t know if anyone else could match them.”
I booked a three-day underwater photography workshop with Shawn in the cenotes, and the entire experience was flawless. Every shot was timed with light rays and customized for the images I dreamed of. I even got incredible portraits of myself as a bonus. Shawn and Arthur planned every frame with intention and grace. It was the best dive experience of my life.
— Serena Zheng, Google Review
★★★★★
Who This Workshop Is For
This workshop is for divers, creatives, and explorers ready to go beyond snapshots and create art. Whether you’re new to underwater photography or looking to refine your cave diving photo work, we’ll help you capture images with impact.
Ready to Dive In?
Spots are limited for each workshop to ensure personal attention and support. If you’re ready to push your creativity, build your skills, and experience the best cenote diving Mexico has to offer—book your place now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What dive certification do I need?
A: You must be Open Water certified with good buoyancy. Some cenotes are overhead environments, but no cave certification is required.
Q: Can I join if I’m new to photography?
A: Absolutely. We tailor each workshop to your skill level—from beginner to pro.
Q: Are tanks and gear included?
A: No, but we’ll help you rent locally and bring the photo gear you need.
The ultimate cenote photography book and underwater photo course for divers and creatives
At 21, I walked away from my chef career, sold everything I owned, and moved to Mexico to dive.
Over the next decade, I shot sharks in the Bahamas, reefs in the Philippines, and caves across the Yucatán. But it was the cenotes that kept pulling me back.
Meet the Photographer
Shoot. Learn. Level Up.
Why Cenotes Are the Best Kept Secret in Underwater Photography?
The cenotes of Mexico offer some of the most unique lighting and geology on the planet. With crystal-clear water, natural skylights, and haunting cave formations, this region is a dream for underwater cave photography. If you’ve been searching for a next-level diving photography experience, this is where it begins.
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