In a recent photo shoot for PADI’s revised Open Water Diver manual, underwater model and free diver Estrella Navarro Holm proved that it takes more than being a good diver to create great underwater images. It also requires learning the proper techniques and being passionate about your environment. Estrella Navarro was born to love the water. Born and raised in La Paz, Mexico, Navarro grew up right next to the Gulf of California, which Jacques Cousteau often called “the aquarium of the world.” Before she could even walk Estrella was swimming and soon after, snorkeling. With the open water as her childhood playground, it’s not exactly surprising that Estrella went on to study marine biology, become a professional diver and start working as an underwater model. Lean more about how she became an underwater model!