Whimzsea

I really enjoy modelling underwater, but there's a lot that goes into it. I thought people might find it enjoyable to learn a bit about it! I also am currently learning underwater photography. It's been a great experience so far understanding both sides of the lens. In the bts photo below, I am modelling for Brett Stanley during a workshop in Tulum, Mexico. First off, I want to add the disclaimer than I am a certified freediver and have a lot of training in working underwater. Lots of people dabble in underwater work without training. But I do strongly suggest that if you really want to seriously work in it, you get freediving certified as a model, and that your photographer is either scuba certified or freediving certified. Being a freediver, you will learn how to be safe underwater with breath holds, how to watch for signs of struggle, and how to help someone who has past out, drowned, or is struggling. A lot can go wrong during underwater work, even in a pool. Even in a shallow