Mike & Mike Photography School
Capture the Magic Below the Surface with Mike & Mike
Join world-renowned underwater photographers Mike Haber and Mike Mesgleski for an immersive learning experience designed to take your underwater photography skills to the next level. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, this hands-on workshop will provide expert guidance, stunning dive locations, and personalized feedback to help you master the art of underwater photography.
For over thirty seven years, Aggressor Adventures® has been the exclusive home of the Mike & Mike Photography School. This partnership has trained hundreds of photographers while diving in some of the most beautiful destinations worldwide.
Whether you’re a beginner or advanced photographer, Mike & Mike will help you quickly improve your underwater photography skills.
Through these immersive photography courses, Mike & Mike have helped their students create thousands of beautiful images. And with the skills they’ve learned from Mike & Mike, those students continue to create even more unique and captivating images long after they have left their workshops.
What You'll Learn
- Camera setup & settings for optimal underwater shots
- Lighting techniques, including strobes and ambient light
- Composition & storytelling through underwater imagery
- Post-processing & editing for breathtaking results
- Hands-on coaching during live dives
Why the Caribbean?
The Caribbean is the perfect underwater classroom, and here’s why Mike & Mike have chosen these incredible destinations:
- Easy Travel with Gear – Direct flights and smooth logistics make it simple to bring professional photography equipment.
- Crystal-Clear Waters – Visibility often exceeds 100 feet, providing the perfect conditions for stunning images.
- Calm, Warm Seas – Ideal for practicing techniques without strong currents or cold water distractions.
- Perfect for Learning – Gentle conditions make it easier to focus on shooting and refining skills without extra challenges.
Personalized One-On-One Coaching!
Mike & Mike are dedicated to helping you capture your best underwater shots through personalized, hands-on coaching. They work with each guest both topside and below the surface, ensuring you feel confident with your camera settings, composition, and subject selection.
- Underwater Guidance – They’ll assist in setting up shots, refining composition, and even posing as subjects to help you perfect your technique.
- Topside Instruction – Get expert advice on gear setup, lighting, and shooting strategies before diving in.
- Customized Learning – Your photography goals are reviewed at the start of the trip, and Mike & Mike will work with you throughout the week to help you achieve them.
This interactive, hands-on approach ensures you leave with stunning, professional-quality photos and the skills to capture breathtaking underwater moments on every dive!
Meet Your Instructors: Mike Mesgleski & Mike Haber
Mike & Mike own the Jim Church School of Underwater Photography. They worked side by side with their dear friend Jim Church teaching underwater photography for over 25 years. They continue Jim’s great professional legacy, and like Jim, they find the greatest satisfaction in making certain their students receive the finest instruction possible.
Mike Haber
With over 30 years of experience, Mike has been a leading instructor in underwater photography, helping divers refine their skills and capture breathtaking images beneath the surface. As a professional photographer both topside and underwater, his work spans from studio portraits to stunning marine life shots. Based in Miami, Mike’s passion for photography takes him across the globe, where he shares his expertise through hands-on instruction, guiding students toward mastering their craft in some of the world's most incredible dive destinations.
Mike Mesgleski
For over 30 years, Mike Mesgleski has been teaching and inspiring underwater photographers, helping them capture the magic of the ocean through stunning imagery. His hands-on approach and expert guidance have led to the creation of thousands of breathtaking underwater photos. A highly respected instructor and photographer, Mike is also a recipient of the prestigious SSI Platinum Pro certification. Whether coaching beginners or refining the skills of seasoned photographers, he is passionate about helping every student achieve their creative vision beneath the surface.
Beginning Underwater Photographers
Mike & Mike are the most patient and understanding instructors you’ll ever meet. They’ll start you with their fun “this is the front of the camera” talk. They will simplify all the numbers, settings, and terms with easy to understand examples. Regardless of your skill or equipment level, they will make your photography set-up and system work for you.
Experienced Underwater Photographer
Master a new piece of equipment or develop a new technique with the two Mikes guiding you every step of the way or as you need. You’ll be with other experienced photographers, sharing information, valuable shooting tips and new ideas.
Photography Course
Hands-On Learning, Above and Below the Surface
Mike & Mike's immersive teaching style ensures every student gets personalized coaching throughout the week. Between dives, they lead daily instructional presentations, breakingdown techniques in an easy-to-understand way. Whether in a group setting or one-on-one, they are dedicated to helping you refine your skills and capture breathtaking images.
The Digital Darkroom: Elevate Your Post-Processing Skills
Editing is just as important as capturing the shot, and Mike & Mike’s Digital Darkroom program teaches you how to transform your underwater images with precision. This advanced, optional add-on course takes you beyond basic photo adjustments, showing you how to:
- Remove backscatter and sensor dust effortlessly
- Reposition or remove subjects like divers or fish
- Enhance colors, sharpness, and clarity for stunning results
Mastering Post-Production & Editing
A great underwater photo isn’t just about what happens in the water—it’s also about how you edit and present your work. Mike & Mike provide expert guidance on:
- File Management & Archiving – Keep your images organized and accessible
- Color Correction & White Balance – Perfect your tones for lifelike results
- Histograms & Exposure Adjustments – Fine-tune your shots like a pro
Students also get hands-on demonstrations with the latest versions of industry-leading software, including:
Adobe Lightroom | Capture One | Photoshop & Photoshop Elements | Bridge | Apple Photos & Aperture
As new tools and techniques emerge, Mike & Mike ensure their students are always up to date with the latest and greatest editing software.
Join us and take your underwater photography to the next level—both in the water and behind the screen!
Video Course
With the increasing popularity of digital video and advances in high definition video camera systems, Mike & Mike are bringing their highly effective hands-on teaching techniques to the world of underwater videography.
Like their successful school of underwater still photography, they will conduct presentations and work with you individually with your video equipment. Underwater, they will help you set up shots, find subjects and even pose for you. After a week of their instruction and personal help, you’re sure to take home your underwater video masterpiece and have a fun time doing it!
Among the many subjects that will be covered:
- Digital Basics
- A Look at Equipment
- Camera Settings
- Demystifying White Balance
- Composition
- Shooting Techniques
- Lighting
- Comprehensive Postproduction