Photography Talks & Events

Maria also gives inspirational and motivational talks to show you how to take great photographs with a simple compact camera underwater with no technical jargon. She has given talks for the Metropolitan Police, the Deep Aquarium in Hull & Sealife Centres launching campaigns with the late Peter Benchley (author of "Jaws" and passionate marine conservationist), Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, schools and many more photographic clubs and societies. Talks are also possible on her amazing encounters with white sharks, humpback whales and whale sharks underwater and these are accompanied by breathtaking underwater video footage to help raise money for The Shark Trust, The Scuba Trust and other charity you would like to help. She achieved her Licentiateship with the Royal Photographic Society in 2008 with a selection of underwater photographs taken with both an SLR and Compact Camera underwater and both her and her guests have won or been placed in international and national competitions.

 

“Maria came to New Scotland Yard where she used to work and gave a talk to the Met Police Photographic Society on 8th Jan.  She was by far one of our most popular speakers with a relaxed, friendly style of presentation.  Maria’s enthusiasm for her photography was infectious and she told the Society how she got involved in underwater photography and brought along lots of examples of her work.  What the audience liked most was the way Maria explained how she got stunning results from basic equipment.  Our members came away full of inspiration - feeling underwater photography was within the grasp of the ordinary digital photographer.”   Steve Osborn, Metropolitan Police, New Scotland Yard, January 2009

 

"Firstly can I take this opportunity to thank you for a fantastic two days what was my Underwater Camera Course and Basic Photoshop skills.. I found your way of teaching very good and to the point without going over unnecessary ground. Your manner was very easy to associate with which in my mind made the learning experience so much easier and enjoyable. I enjoyed my time in your company it is very difficult to meet people these days who can keep a conversation flowing and you done that with ease.."    John Brodie, January 2010

 

 "Thanks for coming.  Probably the best turnout of the EMUP year."   Robert Cuss, East Midlands Underwater Photography Group, February 2010

"It was a lovely talk, you are so inspirational!"   Lynne Evans, East Midlands Underwater Photography Group, February 2010

 

Just drop her an email for more information.

	DiverSE Event - Guildford - 14th March This promises to be a fantastic event filled with lots of inspirational talks and stands from both suppliers as well as Conservation Charities.  Graham has kindly asked me to give a talk here on my favourite little pocket rockets, so do pop along if you are passing.  It will be great to see you there as always.
	London Dive Show, Excel - 23rd and 24h March - Stand 401   Where on earth has the time gone?  This will be the 4th anniversary since the first ever specialised courses for compact cameras were launched in conjunction with PADI.  How time flies!  Come and visit me to get a glimpse of the new book and pick up a copy for yourself, pick up a Discount Gift Voucher worth 10% of any purchase and browse through our range of fabulous crystals and gifts, all totally designed to make your own photographs look simply stunning.  Look forward to seeing you there for a celebration drink :)