Backscatter:
An underwater Photographer's dream come true. Close your eyes and imagine a store that only sells underwater photography equipment. The walls are lined with the latest cameras, strobes, and accessories, and there's a friendly face to guide you along. Open your eyes because you're at Backscatter Underwater Video and Photo. Their staff of trained experts is dedicated to providing the best selection and service available. As a major sponsor of the Shootout their expertise will be available to everyone before, during, and after the event.
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Adobe:
Adobe software gives you the power to create professional quality images right from your home computer, and it’s a lot easier than you think.
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Todd Productions:
Richard & Gayle Todd are the founders of EPIC, the first environmental underwater image competition, now entering its fifthteenth year. Their conservation rules have been the model for many subsequent contests. In 1999 they were awarded AT&T's prestigious Champions of the Environment Award. Rich and Gayle co-direct the Monterey Shootout (with Berkley White) and the Monterey Peninsula Underwater Photographers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. They developed the photo competition for Underwater Malaysia, and coordinated its first two years.
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Optiquatics:
At Optiquatics, we’re among the world’s best in teaching underwater photography. In fact, we’re one of the first authorized Sea & Sea Learning Centers in the world. In partnership with Kodak, DUI, Sea & Sea and Ultralight, we offer the very best equipment and the latest technology. And you won’t find more experienced workshop leaders anywhere.
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