Aggressor Adventures has announced the final two Mike & Mike Underwater Photography Weeks, marking the end of a legendary era in underwater photography education aboard Aggressor Liveaboards.
These final departures represent the closing chapter of a programme that has helped define underwater photography training at sea for nearly four decades. The Mike & Mike Photography School traces its roots back to 1988, when the Jim Church School of Underwater Photography first began offering instructional trips aboard Aggressor vessels. Mike Mesgleski and Mike Haber continued that legacy, eventually forming the Mike & Mike Photography School and carrying forward one of the most-respected names in underwater imaging education.
Together, Mike & Mike have led nearly 200 instructional voyages aboard nearly all the Aggressor Liveaboards. They have helped all levels of underwater photographers hone their photography skills to create memorable images of our underwater world while having a great time doing it.
“This programme has been a cornerstone of the Aggressor experience for decades,” said Jay Roberts, CEO of Aggressor Adventures. “Mike & Mike have not only taught photography – they’ve inspired thousands of guests to see the underwater world in a completely different way.”
Known for their hand’s-on teaching style, the instructors provide personalized coaching in both diving conditions and post-processing techniques, helping guests of all skill levels capture professional-quality imagery in some of the world’s most-iconic dive destinations.
The final two scheduled photography weeks will offer guests one last opportunity to learn directly from Mike Mesgleski and Mike Haber while diving aboard Aggressor Liveaboards.
Roatan Aggressor: July 25 – August 1, 2026.
Cayman Aggressor IV: August 22 – 29, 2026.
For decades, the programme has been defined by its immersive approach, combining in-water guidance, topside instruction, and real-time feedback to help photographers elevate their craft. From composition and lighting to advanced digital editing, Mike & Mike have guided students through every stage of the creative process.
As the programme comes to a close, Aggressor Adventures celebrates the extraordinary impact it has had on the global dive community and the thousands of images – and memories – it has helped create.
Booking is now open for the final Mike & Mike Photography Weeks, with limited space available.
