I am a manager of a startup company, facing the risk of unemployment at any time, living a tiring life of constantly working overtime, and my health is deteriorating. Until 2018, I embarked on a formal path of free diving learning, and from then on, the gears of fate began to turn. In 5 years, an ordinary person without a sports background became a competition commentator, data analyst, stood on the podium of the national competition, and even participated in the Freediving World Championships. Freediving is full of surprises, giving me a fresh start.
*NAUI Representative for South China Course Director Trainer *China Ocean Photographers Association Underwater Photography Committee Vice Chairman *Guangdong Province Photographers Association Council member Underwater Photography Committee Chairman *Photographic Society of America PSA members
Underwater & Travel Photographer AIDA Freediving Instructor CO-FOUNDER OF NEXTDIVE ENDLESS DIVING CLUB Art Judge of China Underwater Photography Competition The UK's UPY Global Underwater Photographer of the Year has been named a three-time photographer Photographer of CCTV, DJI, Yingshi, and China Geographic Nitiator of Shenzhen underwater rugby team Graduated from Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts
More than 10 years experience as diving instructor, offering diver courses and instructor develop courses in different levels like Sport diving, Technical diving, etc.
Intrigued by the exquisite and minute details of Mother Nature, Joseph Tham decided to take his passion for photography underwater. He loves to immerse himself in the experience and wonders of a new encounter before reaching for his camera. A multi award winning photographer at a few competitions in Singapore and Indonesia, Joseph endeavours to capture more of the scintillating colours, hypnotic textures and the mysterious spirit of the underwater realm.
DIWA Underwater Photography Senior Instructor Fujifilm (China) official cooperative underwater photographer Blancpain (China) cooperative photographer As a photographer who focuses on underwater life and environment photography, from domestic waters to the remote seas of the southern hemisphere, he has traveled to more than 20 countries and dozens of different sea areas around the world. His shooting subjects range from macro critters photography to Large marine life and various sea wonders. In the past years of shooting, his photos have repeatedly won awards in international competitions. At the same time, he has also actively participated in marine environmental protection activities. Through articles and event speeches in different magazines and media, he has promoted and encouraged people to pay attention to the ocean and the threats , so as to become more
He has been engaged in clinical medical work for 37 years and retired from the Drug Rehabilitation Hospital of Shenzhen Public Security Bureau in 2019.In 2008, I began to participate in recreational diving and fell in love with it.I have been to many famous diving sites in the world.He is currently a Chinese volunteer doctor, scuba and free diving instructor.In recent years, based on my own diving experience, what I saw, what I thought, I summarized some experiences and lessons, and shared with divers how to participate in diving more safely.
Award-winning underwater photographer and videographer. With over two decades of experience, Wu started working underwater back in 2002, focused predominately on China’s marine wildlife and ecology, including humanistic stories. Wu worked with numerous of TV productions, as well as science and conservation institutions across China. His contribution to science includes aiding research, underwater investigation and marine conservations, capturing rare and unseen stories on marine wildlife and their ecological environments. He also participate in major underwater archaeological projects of the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, working underwater for magazines, television and other medias.
Michael Wang is a senior supervisor in the financial industry, who loves diving and has more than 14 years of diving experience. Michael is also a CCR Instructor and Cave Diving Instructor. Furthermore, he has rich experience in the application and teaching of diving technology in the field of emergency rescue and safety.
Shu Shu Ricky is an award-winning photographer who has received numerous local and international awards in underwater photography and excels in capturing underwater behaviours. In 2016, he was invited by CMAS to represent Hong Kong in the Tulamben competition in Indonesia, where he won three gold medals and became the overall champion. He has been interviewed on radio and his photos have been published in diving magazines and newspapers worldwide, as well as in Hong Kong. His wish is to share Hong Kong's ocean through his photographs with fellow ocean enthusiasts. He fell in love with underwater photography when he first started diving in 2004 and began using his first camera, the Canon G12, in 2008.
Founded Guangzhou Scuba Nest Club, Maldives Tiger Shark Residence and Huizhou Tiger Shark Diving Center. Recognized as a PADI Instructor and DIWA Underwater Photography Training Officer. Achieved runner-up in the fourth and fifth pro-shoot sharing competitions at uwpixel, and also won the runner-up in the Crustacean Group of the “Dragon Cup Shootout ”competition, receiving a special award from underwater photography. Works have been published multiple times in magazines and on media websites. Excels in underwater macro photography, wide-angle, and portrait photography, as well as underwater video shooting and post-production, Shares tips on precautions for underwater video shooting.
- “Vania is a macro and wide-angle shooter, who demonstrates a diverse ability and eye that makes for a dynamic, colorful and bold portfolio.” (Lia Barrett, Photo Editor of Dive Photo Guide) - Over 30 local and international awards from various renowned competitions such as UPY, Nature’s Best Photography Asia, United Nation World Ocean Day, Ocean Art, DEEP Indonesia and Olympusphere HK. - Vania’s photos are published and exhibited worldwide such as Smithsonian Museum (Washington D.C.), National Geographic and Milk Magazine (HK). - Vania also shares her love of the Ocean and her passion in underwater photography around the globe as a guest speaker in HK DRT, Shanghai DRT, Taiwan DRT, Malaysia DRT, Thailand TDEX, Queen Mary Hospital (HK), and Hong Kong Camera & Imaging Festival.
Photographer Profile: Photographer Wen Ming, Internet name Chan Mao66, is from Beijing. Since childhood, she has been fond of observing the microscopic world. In recent years, she has created inspirations that flash in her head through underwater photography. Through her own work, she has encouraged everyone to protect the Earth and the ocean, and use her modest strength to inspire more people to participate.
Boasts 36 years of diving experience with over 16,000 hours underwater, focusing on technical diving. Served as instructor or mentor at CMAS, GUE, IANTD, and PADI; co-developed training programs for some of these organizations. First Pole to dive at HMHS Britannic (117m). First to explore Croatia's Glavas Cave (118m). Documented ORP GROM wreck (110m) . Explored several flooded mines across Europe. Developed equipment solutions to enhance diving safety. echnical Director at Tecline, managing the Tecline Academy. Authored hundreds of articles on diving and books specializing in equipment service.