
Tandem photographer
The Road to Becoming a Tandem Photographer
About the Event
Have you dreamed of filming tandem jumps, or do you want to safely accompany your friends when they do tandem jumps? This unique tandem photography course on May 21-22 is perfect for you. Over the course of two days, you’ll get a thorough review of all the important aspects needed to jump safely with tandems and deliver high-quality photo and video material.
Requirements for Participation:
- B-license and a minimum of 50 camera jumps
- Camera with approved camera mount
- You must be at least 18 years old
Course Schedule
Thursday, May 21
Time: 19:00-21:00
Theory:
- Exit safety
- Equipment
- Camera: settings and lighting conditions
- Camera jacket
- Other equipment
- Stress management and safety
Friday, May 22
Time: 09:00-18:00
Practical exercises and “examination”:
- Number of clips, length per clip, etc.
- Handling memory cards
- Overview of editing software
- Transferring material
- Distance to equipment and best filming position
- Practice with camera jacket and safety
- Spotting and braking
- Landing
- Simulation with instructor before filming tandem (approx. 3 jumps per participant)
Note: This course does not guarantee employment as a tandem photographer, but with this education you can safely jump with tandems when your friends jump, or potentially work with tandems in the future.
Information
Date: May 14-15, 2026
Time: Thursday 19:00-21:00, Friday 09:00-18:00. Weather reserve day: Saturday, May 23.
Instructor: Raul Riffo
Available spots: 4
Registration fee: 500 NOK (includes ground coaching)
Other costs: Your own slot as well as the coach’s/cameraman’s slot. For jump prices, see here.
Payment: More information will be provided upon confirmation. Confirmation will be sent within 48 hours.
Cancellation: The course does not offer a refund of the registration fee.
Questions? Send an email to raul.riffo@fallskjerm.no
Register
Event Date
500 NOK
Organizer(s)
Coaches
Address
Østre Jernskallen 215 2460 Osen
