Self-taught, internationally renowned underwater photographer Talia Greis will speak about abstract underwater images on the photography stage at the GO Diving Show ANZ.
Born and raised in the coastal urban regions of Sydney’s eastern suburbs, her appreciation for marine life exploded while diving on WA’s Ningaloo Reef.
“Understanding the great diversity and abundance of our country’s underwater world flipped a switch for me and it was imperative for me to take a camera beneath the surface as soon as possible,” she said.
“Not only to be able to recreate some of the beautiful moments that nature has to offer, but also to fully understand for myself the true colors and complexities of what I experienced.”
Talia is always keen to capture the moment as it happens, but then she realised that her role in diving had changed. Nowadays, it is impossible for her to dive without looking through the lens.
Talia has won the Ocean Art 2019 Compact Division, Emerging Photographer of the Year 2023 for Ocean Geographic, Head On Photo Festival, Landscape Category 2023, Northern Beaches Underwater Photo Competition 2023 and Underwater Photographer of the Year (UPY) for the Macro Category in 2024.
Talia will be on the photo stage with this topic:
Abstract underwater photography
Talia will be speaking about abstract underwater photography – giving a brief introduction to why she loves experimenting with it as a diver in Sydney, and discussing the many different methods and techniques she uses to engage with the craft.
She shows some examples of shots she has taken using different techniques and discusses the settings and equipment requirements for achieving them.
The GO Diving Show ANZ
This annual event will take place this year on 28-29 September on Sydney Exhibition Grounds in the Olympic Park is designed to present the best of our underwater world to everyone, from the complete beginner who either wants to start diving or has already completed his introductory course, to the advanced diver, technical diver and experienced CCR diver.
There are a number of stages – the Main Stage, the Photography Stage, the Australia/New Zealand Stage, the Inspiration Stage and the Tech Stage – where dozens of speakers from around the world will appear. There are also a variety of interactive features for all ages, from VR diving experiences, try-dives, a demonstration pool, mermaids and much more.
There will be a wide range of exhibitors around the stages and events, from tourism boards and tour operators to resorts, liveaboards, training agencies, retailers, manufacturers and conservation organisations.
Now in its fifth year, the GO Diving Show UK 2024 attracted more than 10,000 visitors over the weekend and covered 10,000m² of exhibition space. The Australian and New Zealand version aims to reach this level in the coming years.
Entry to the inaugural GO Diving Show ANZ is completely free – register here to get your tickets to what will undoubtedly be Australia’s biggest diving event of 2024. There is ample parking on site and the venue is easily accessible with numerous transport options, so mark your calendars now and get ready for an epic weekend celebrating all forms of diving.
