Photography Workshops, Training, and Courses

Teaching has been an integral part of my life for as long as I can remember. Whether it was design, scuba diving, ocean conservation, or photography. It’s one of the most rewarding jobs I believe we can have. There’s something quite special about being able to share your passion and experience with another human. Helping guide them on their journey and watching as they grow and advance as their drive and passion unlock new levels of achievement they may have never thought they could reach. 

Scroll down for information on upcoming group photo workshops as well as online photography training and courses.  While this page is dedicated primarily to my photography workshops and classes, I also teach a plethora of other courses & workshops in scuba diving, technical diving, marine conservation,  sustainable tourism, and more. So, if there is something you’re interested in and you do not see it listed here, please don’t hesitate to shoot me a message and ask. Courses & workshops can also be taken on any of the Dive Ninja trips I am hosting or anywhere in the world you prefer.

Upcoming Photography Workshops

SOLD SEPTEMBER 6-16, 2025 SOLD OUT

Cocos Island Liveaboard

Join me for the trip of a lifetime to the shark paradise of Cocos Island alongside shark scientist Marta Cambra and Dive Ninja Expeditions! Cocos is consistently rated one of the top 3 diving destinations in the world. This extremely remote island off the coast of Costa Rica is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site and was called “the most beautiful island in the world” by Jacques CousteauIt will be an incredible trip with many opportunities to improve your photography skills. This 10-day workshop is limited to only four students and is open to all levels of underwater photographers, whether you are just starting or have solid experience under your belt. We’ll work together to design a unique workshop that fits what you’d like to learn or improve on.

Price: $1,200 USD.  Max Students: 4

*Please note that the price is for the workshop only. You will need to book the Dive Ninja Cocos Island trip at the button below. During the booking process, you can add-on the photo workshop. 

Cocos Island photo workshop and liveaboard trip with Dive Ninja and Jay Clue

NOVEMBER 1-8 2025
Only 1 Space Available

Fiji Liveaboard

Join me as we set off to Fiji to explore the best ‘the soft coral capital of the world’ has to offer aboard the NAI’A liveaboard! From Mantas and sharks to jaw-dropping colorful soft corals to some of the most awesome macro life on earth. This 7-day add-on workshop is limited to only four students. The workshop is open to all levels of photographers, whether you are just starting or have some experience under your belt. We’ll work together to design a special workshop that fits what you’d like to learn or improve on and could cover shooting wide-angle, reefscapes, and macro, as well as using natural light or strobes,  Adobe Lightroom workflows, and post-processing/editing images.

Price: $1,200 USD.  Max Students: 4

*Please note the price is for the workshop only, you will need to also book the Dive Ninja Fiji trip through the link below. When you book, there is an option to add on the Jay Clue photo workshop. 

underwater photo workshop in Fiji

January 7-15, 2026

Socorro & The Revillagigedo, Mexico

Mexico’s Revillagigedo Archipelago is one of my favorite places on Earth! Home to one of the world’s largest marine sanctuaries and widely considered some of the best big animal diving on earth. I’ll be guest hosting the 2026 Ninja New Year’s trip again and can’t wait to return to these magical islands. During the trip, I’ll be running a special big animal & wide-angle photo workshop to help you take home some mind-blowing shots. We’ll be looking for giant oceanic manta rays, over 10 species of sharks, Bottlenose dolphins, massive tuna, schools of jacks, and so much more. Kick-off 2026 in Socorro with Dive Ninja Expeditions and me for this special 9-day photo workshop limited to only four students. This workshop is open to all levels of photographers, whether you are just starting or have some experience under your belt. We’ll work together to design a unique workshop that fits what you’d like to learn or improve on and can cover shooting wide angle, shark & ray photography, storytelling, composition, Adobe Lightroom workflows and post-processing/editing images.

Price: $1,200* USD.  Max Students: 4

*Please note that this price is for the workshop add-on only. You will also need to book the Dive Ninja’s Socorro Trip through the link below. When you book, you can add the Jay Clue photo workshop. 

Underwater Photography workshop with Manta rays in Socorro, the Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico

April 17-23, 2026
Limited Spaces!

Above & Below: Mobula Rays & Night Skies

Join Jay Clue and legendary Sony Alpha Collective Photographer Stan Moniz next April for the return of our sold-out Above & Below Mobula Rays workshop in Baja California Sur, Mexico and get ready to experience the largest aggregation of rays on planet Earth! This unique 6-day photo workshop combines underwater, landscape, and astrophotography in one trip, led by two award-winning photography teachers. Throughout the trip, we’ll spend time out on the ocean snorkeling and freediving with the gigantic schools of rays, as well as catching their acrobatic jumps from the ocean. Then, as golden hour begins to illuminate Baja’s signature landscapes, we’ll head out on land to capture some of this remarkable area’s beautiful desert landscapes, mind-blowing sunsets, and star-filled night skies. Throughout the week, Stan and Jay will be hosting classes and discussions on underwater photography, wildlife photography, landscape photography and astrophotography, as well as hands-on training in the field and Adobe Lightroom sessions to help you take home some incredible shots for your portfolio.

Price: $3,400 USD.

Baja Mobula Ray Photography Workshop in Mexico

Online Photo Workshops & Training

We know linking up for one of our destination workshops can not always be easy, so Jay now offers online photo workshops as well! These sessions take place via Zoom and run just like a digital version of the in-person workshops. You can choose to do one-off sessions or book a package at a discounted rate. We also offer special on-trip digital workshops where you can do a workshop with Jay online while on your next trip! Check out the link below for the complete list of Jay’s online photo workshops and courses with pricing.

Pre-Vacation Photo Refresher
Underwater Photography Basics
Advanced Underwater Photography
Composition Bootcamp
Intro to Using Strobes
Underwater Lighting Techniques
Learn Nightscape & Astro Photography
Intro to Star Trail Photography
Intro to Brand Photography
Visual Storytelling
Milkyway Photography
Intro to Adobe Lightroom
Advanced Lightroom Techniques
Lightroom Workflow Techniques
Photo Portfolio Review

Private Photo Workshops & Courses

Private
Workshops

Jay teaches a plethora of private workshops and courses. Here’s a short list of some of them, but there are many more so just give a shout if you’re looking for something special and he can create a program designed to your needs. Workshops can take place in Baja or anywhere in the world you like.

Intro to Underwater Photography
Advanced Underwater Photography
Intro to Using Strobes
Underwater Lighting Techniques
Wildlife Photography
Conservation Photography
Astro & Nightscape Photography
Milkyway Photography
Whale Drone Photography
Aerial Landscape Photography
Intro to Adobe Lightroom
Advanced Lightroom Techniques
Production Workflow Techniques
Private Tutoring
Custom Workshops
Destination Workshops