1 – 10 Dec 2025 & 2 – 11 Dec 2026
Solitude Lembeh Resort – Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
Underwater photography can be challenging and it is often difficult to create unique images of animals that people have documented before, no matter how rare or elusive they may be. What separates the best photographers from the rest is their ability to combine both technical and artistic skills to showcase their chosen subjects in a new and unique way.
Lilian Koh is an experienced underwater photographer and macro shooter who understands these principles and captures excellent images of some of the ocean’s strangest underwater creatures as a result.
For more information about her work and many more underwater images, visit her Facebook page and explore her Instagram page.
Join the Macro Underwater Photography Workshop
Experience an exclusive learning experience with Lilian Koh, one of the most renowned and creative underwater macro photographers. In one of the world’s top macro photography destinations, you’ll explore innovative techniques like using a snoot, mastering backlighting, and her signature ‘bling bling’ style. Discover how to elevate the beauty of elusive critters using everyday household tools, capturing vibrant, intricate details in a truly unique and artistic way.
2025 Workshop details
- Location: Solitude Lembeh Resort – Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
- Date: 1 – 10 December 2025 (11 Days/10 Nights)
- Number of Dives: 27 (9 Diving Days)
- Price: From USD$2425
- Guide Ratio: 1:2
2026 Workshop details
- Location: Solitude Lembeh Resort – Lembeh Strait, Indonesia
- Date: 2 – 11 December 2025 (10 Days/9 Nights)
- Number of Dives: 23 (8 Diving Days)
- Price: From USD$2425
- Guide Ratio: 1:2
Book Your Spot
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Underwater Images by Lilian Koh
Take a look at the stunning and creative macro photography captured through Lilian Koh’s lens, showcasing vibrant marine life and the captivating world beneath the waves.









A Word from Lilian
This workshop is built on the belief that great photography isn’t about luck or the latest gear—it’s about how you see, how you think, and how you create.
Give someone a fish and you feed them for a day.
Teach them to fish, and you feed them for a lifetime.
That’s at the heart of what we do here. I won’t just hand you camera settings or point out where to shoot—I’ll guide you to understand why an image works and help you develop your own eye, voice, and style.
What You’ll Learn
Traditional Macro Photography
- Master exposure, lighting, strobe positioning, and subject approach
- Build strong foundations so you’re shooting with confidence, not guessing
- Understand subject behaviour to photograph with purpose—not chance
Creative Photography Techniques
- Move beyond “record shots” and learn how to tell stories with your images
- Experiment with bokeh, motion blur, light play, colour filters, and abstraction
- Explore your artistic voice and how to express it beneath the surface
Training Your Eye
- Learn how to see like a photographer—from spotting critters to spotting light
- Compose with intention and clarity
- Discover how to build an image before you even raise the camera
Thinking Differently
- Break old habits that may be holding you back
- Receive honest, constructive feedback in group and one-on-one sessions
- Learn how to assess and evolve your work so growth continues long after the workshop ends
By the end of this experience, you won’t just have stronger photos—you’ll have a deeper understanding of how to create images that are meaningful, intentional, and unmistakably yours.
From traditional approaches to creative exploration, this is where you stop following—and start defining—your own vision.

Awards & Achievements
2024
- Ocean Art 2024
– 4th Place in Macro Category
2023
- Siena International Photo Awards 2023
– 1st Place in Underwater Life Category
2022
- Ocean Art 2022
– 3rd Place in Underwater Art Category - 香港水下表演藝術協會 HKUPAA 2022
– Champion in Underwater Portrait
2021
- Siena International Photo Awards 2021
– Commended in Fish Category
2020
- 8th Asia UW Photo Challenge 2020
– 1st Place in Macro Category - Underwater Photographer of the Year 2020
– 1st Place in Portrait Category
– Commended in Macro Category