Underwater Retreat in

Nassau, Bahamas

From October 29 to November 1

BY: MADE IN WATER BY PIA

This isn’t just another dive trip.

It’s an invitation to step into a world few people will ever experience. Over four unforgettable days, you’ll learn the art of underwater modeling while exploring crystal-clear waters, creating breathtaking imagery, and building the confidence to move effortlessly beneath the surface.

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Designed for only 6–8 participants, this intimate retreat combines luxury, creativity, and adventure. Every guest receives personalized coaching from internationally recognized underwater photographer Pia Oyarzún, supported by professional safety divers who ensure you can focus entirely on enjoying the experience.

Whether you’re dreaming of your first underwater portrait or looking to elevate your modeling skills, every session is adapted to your comfort level.

FROM DIVER TO UNDERWATER MODEL

This experience is about more than creating beautiful photographs. It’s about discovering a new level of confidence beneath the surface.

You’ll learn how to breathe calmly, move gracefully, communicate with your safety team, and pose naturally underwater before taking those skills into some of the Bahamas’ most spectacular underwater locations—from the iconic Sculpture Park to unforgettable encounters with sharks and historic wrecks.

By the end of the weekend, you’ll leave with more than extraordinary images. You’ll leave with new skills, unforgettable memories, and the confidence to become part of the ocean rather than simply observe it.

PHOTOGRAPHING THE IMPOSSIBLE

Meet Your Host

Some moments beneath the surface last only seconds. Capturing them takes years of experience, patience, and an unwavering respect for the ocean.

Pia Oyarzún is an internationally recognized underwater photographer, PADI Instructor, entrepreneur, and founder of Made in Water. Her work has taken her to some of the world’s most extraordinary underwater environments, documenting sharks, marine wildlife, shipwrecks, and people through images that tell powerful stories.

Recognized by Forbes Chile for her creativity and entrepreneurial journey, and awarded a Guinness World Record for underwater photography, Pia has dedicated her career to inspiring others to connect with the ocean in a meaningful way.

This retreat is more than a photography experience—it’s the opportunity to learn directly from someone who has spent years mastering the art of underwater storytelling. Every pose, every breath, every photograph is guided with creativity, patience, and safety at its core.

Whether it’s your first underwater portrait or you’ve always dreamed of modeling beneath the surface, you’ll receive personalized coaching, professional guidance, and an experience designed to help you feel confident, empowered, and completely immersed in the magic of the ocean.

FORBES CHILE FEATURED • GUINNESS WORLD RECORD HOLDER • PADI INSTRUCTOR • FOUNDER OF MADE IN WATER • UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHER • OCEAN STORYTELLER

WHAT MAKES THIS EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT

Luxury. Adventure. Artistry.

This retreat was designed for those who want more than incredible photographs. It’s for ocean lovers seeking a truly immersive experience—one that blends professional photography, expert coaching, world-class diving, and meaningful connections in an intimate setting.

With only 6–8 participants, every detail has been carefully curated to ensure you receive personal attention, plenty of time in front of the camera, and an unforgettable journey beneath the surface.

YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES

Professional Underwater Photography

Be photographed by internationally recognized underwater photographer Pia Oyarzún in some of the Bahamas’ most breathtaking underwater locations.

Private Underwater Modeling Coaching

Learn professional posing techniques, breath control, body positioning, movement, and confidence-building exercises before stepping in front of the camera.

Dedicated Safety Team

Every underwater session is supported by experienced safety divers, allowing you to focus entirely on enjoying the experience while we take care of the rest.

Iconic Dive Locations

Create extraordinary images among the famous Underwater Sculpture Park, vibrant coral reefs, historic wrecks, and unforgettable shark encounters.

Luxury Boutique Experience

Unlike large group trips, this retreat is intentionally intimate. You’ll enjoy personalized guidance, relaxed schedules, and a supportive atmosphere with like-minded ocean lovers.

Memories That Last Forever

Leave with professionally edited, high-resolution images, behind-the-scenes content, new underwater skills, and unforgettable memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.

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DAY ONE

ARRIVE. CONNECT. PREPARE.

Thursday | October 29

After settling into our private accommodations, you’ll be welcomed with an intimate dinner where you’ll meet the group, get to know Pia, and receive an introduction to the weekend ahead.

We’ll discuss underwater modeling, styling, equipment, safety, and answer any questions before your first session. This relaxed evening is designed to help everyone feel comfortable, inspired, and excited for the adventure waiting beneath the surface.

Highlights

• Check-in to your accommodation

• Welcome reception & gourmet group dinner

• Meet your host, Pia Oyarzún

• Workshop overview & photography briefing

• Styling, gear & equipment discussion

• Meet your safety team

• Sunset drinks and ocean conversations

DAY TWO

MASTER THE ART OF UNDERWATER MODELING

Friday | October 30

Today is all about building confidence, refining your technique, and creating your first breathtaking underwater portraits.

The morning begins with an exclusive underwater modeling masterclass in the pool, where you’ll work alongside Pia and a professional safety diver. In a calm, controlled environment, you’ll learn the essential skills that transform a diver into an underwater model—from breath control and graceful movement to body positioning, communication, and posing techniques.

After lunch, it’s time to put those new skills into practice.

We’ll head to the breathtaking Underwater Sculpture Park, where you’ll enjoy your first professional underwater photoshoot in crystal-clear, shallow water (up to 8 meters / 26 feet). With plenty of time in front of the camera and personalized guidance throughout the session, you’ll begin creating elegant, artistic images that capture the beauty of moving effortlessly beneath the surface.

As the day comes to an end, we’ll gather once again for dinner, sharing stories, celebrating your progress, and preparing for tomorrow’s unforgettable shark adventure.

Highlights

• Private Underwater Modeling Masterclass

• Breath Control & Relaxation Techniques

• Underwater Body Positioning & Posing

• Communication with Your Safety Diver

• Professional Guidance from Pia Oyarzún

• Exclusive Photoshoot at the Underwater Sculpture Park

• Maximum depth: 8 m (26 ft)

• Personalized Coaching Throughout the Day

• Group Dinner

DAY THREE

WHERE ADVENTURE BECOMES ART

Saturday | October 31

Today is the moment you’ve been preparing for.

With the confidence and skills you’ve developed over the past two days, we’ll venture into the open ocean for an unforgettable underwater photography experience among sharks, vibrant reefs, and historic shipwrecks.

Guided by Pia and supported by our professional safety team, you’ll have the opportunity to create extraordinary images in one of the world’s most iconic underwater environments. Whether you choose to model without your mask or prefer to keep it on, every session is tailored to your experience level and comfort, ensuring you feel safe, relaxed, and fully present.

This is more than a dive—it’s a chance to immerse yourself in the ocean, connect with its incredible wildlife, and capture moments that few people will ever experience.

Throughout the day, you’ll receive personalized coaching, creative direction, and plenty of time in front of the camera, resulting in a collection of powerful, magazine-worthy images that tell your own underwater story.

As the sun sets, we’ll celebrate the weekend together with a farewell dinner, sharing stories, laughter, and memories from an adventure we’ll never forget.

Experience Highlights

• Two-tank dive adventure

• Professional underwater photoshoot

• Shark encounters

• Historic shipwreck exploration

• Personalized modeling direction

• Dedicated safety divers throughout every session

• Individual portraits and action images

• Behind-the-scenes video content

• Farewell celebration dinner

“The ocean doesn’t simply change the way you see the world—

it changes the way you see yourself.”

INVESTMENT

29 October – 1 November | 3 nights, 2 activity days

Boutique Experience

Limited to 6 Guests

Starting at $2,700 USD per person

Includes:

✓ 3 nights accommodation

✓ Underwater Modeling Masterclass

✓ Professional underwater photography by Pia Oyarzún

✓ Professionally edited high-resolution images

✓ Behind-the-scenes content

✓ Safety diver during all modeling sessions

✓ Pool training session

✓ Underwater Sculpture Park photoshoot

✓ Shark & wreck photography dives

✓ Tanks & weights

Only 6 spaces

Reserve your place before this exclusive experience sells out.

★ EXCLUSIVE TO THIS RETREAT ★

FREE Drone Shot Photography

Aerial coverage of the group and shoreline sessions — included at no extra cost for this retreat only.

To preserve the intimate nature of this retreat, reservations are confirmed on a first-come,

first-served basis. Once all spaces are filled, registration will close.

For more information:

madeinwaterphotography@gmail.com

+12424547503

@madeinwater