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Mike & Mike Articles
Oct. 2007 - Raw or JPEG
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Jim Church School of
Digital Photography Charters
Belize Aggressor III
- July 5-12, 2008
- June 20-27, 2009
- July 10-17, 2010
- July 9-16, 2011
Cayman Aggressor IV
- June 7-14, 2008
- July 18-25, 2009
- May 15-22, 2010
- May 14-21, 2011
Fij Aggressor II
- March 6-13, 2010
Galapagos Aggressors
- Aug. 7-14, 2008
- Aug 6-13, 2009 ***
- Aug 19-26, 2010
Maldives Aggressor
- March. 1-11, 2009
North Sulawesi Aggressor
- Oct. 3-10, 2009
Okeanos Aggressor
- Aug. 7- 11, 2011
(8 day charter)
Turks & Caicos Aggressor II
- May 16-23, 2009
- June 5-12, 2010
- June 9-16, 2011
Utila Aggressor
- Oct. 11-18, 2008**
- Oct 2-9, 2010
- Oct 8-5, 2011
†Dates
and prices are subject to change.
**Denotes
Advanced Photo Course.
*** Haber Only
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Trip Reports
Utila Aggressor (10/07) |
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The “hands-on” teaching style of Jim Church continues with his close friends
and associates Mike Mesgleski & Mike Haber. Like Jim, “Mike & Mike” are
focused on their student’s photography the entire week. Topside, in between dives, they conduct
daily group presentations in the salon and then work with you one-on-one with your camera
equipment. Underwater, they will help you set up shots, check composition, find subjects and even
pose for you. From digital point & shoot cameras to housed digital SLR systems, Mike & Mike will help you get the shot.
After a week of their instruction and help, you re sure to take home some great underwater photos and have a fun time
doing it!
 Mike
Mesgleski has been teaching
Underwater Photography for 20 years, helping
students create thousands of beautiful images
of our underwater world. He has been in business
repairing underwater photo equipment since
1988. Among his awards, Mike is an inaugural
year recipient of the prestigious SSI Platinum
Pro certification. Together, Mesgleski and Haber operate Underwater
Camera Repair, www.underwatercamerarepair.com,
out of Miami. |
 Mike
Haber, also a qualified instructor,
is a professional photographer both topside
and underwater. His base of operations starts
in Miami and extends almost around the world.
Mike’s studio subjects and nature images
reflect the wide range of his photographic
skill and creativity. Mike is also proud
to be a member of the Board of Directors
of the Marine Life Preservation Society.
Together, Mesgleski and Haber operate Underwater
Camera Repair, www.underwatercamerarepair.com,
out of Miami.
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 Beginning
Underwater Photographer
Looking
for instructors that can help you get started
quick and easy? Mike & Mike are the most
patient and understanding instructors you’ll
ever meet. They’ll start you with their “this
is the front of the camera” talk. They will
simplify all the numbers and terms with easy
to understand examples. This course is
for you!
 Experienced
Underwater Photographer
Master
a new piece of equipment or develop a new
technique with the 2 Mikes guiding you along
the way. You’ll be with other experienced
photographers, sharing information, shooting
tips and ideas. It doesn’t get any better
than this!
 Digital
Underwater Photographer
Digital underwater photography introduces
some new concepts to contend with. And, many
principals of film based underwater photography
also apply in the digital realm. Mike & Mike
successfully merge these digital concepts with
the traditional elements of underwater photography
giving you all the information you need to
develop your skills and shoot beautiful underwater
photos.
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Production Principals
Archiving, Editing, Histograms,
Color Space, White Balance... all new terms
introduced to Underwater Photography via
the digital age. And, we now have a new camera
accessory to incorporate, a computer. Mike & Mike
bring it all together in full presentations
and in small groups. They’ll show you how
to edit, archive & present your work.
It’s not just for digital photographers.
Mike & Mike travel with a slide scanner
- film shooters learn digital techniques
too!
Join
The Fun!
It’s more fun than you can imagine!
Great diving, a relaxed atmosphere and lots
of fun, all combined with a comprehensive
course in U/W photography. This is an enjoyable,
learning vacation you can’t miss, and
one you won’t forget for many years.
 Pre-Trip
Photo Information
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