Based in NSW, Australia, Matty Smith has built a reputation for capturing extraordinary marine wildlife imagery in challenging environments, and he’ll be on the Photo Stage at September’s GO Diving Show ANZ in Sydney.
Matty’s work has been featured in National Geographic & BBC Wildlife Magazine, among many others and has been exhibited globally, including at the London Natural History Museum.
He has many coveted awards to his name and is also the co-founder and trip leader of Wild Planet Expeditions, a boutique travel company offering exclusive, yacht-based photography expeditions to some of the world’s most-remote and pristine destinations.
As trip leader, Matty brings his extensive experience and technical expertise to each journey, guiding participants through the nuances of wildlife photography in extreme environments. His deep commitment to conservation and storytelling through imagery makes Wild Planet Expeditions, a unique opportunity for photographers seeking to connect with nature in its most-untouched form.
He is also an ambassador for Nikon camera equipment and Aquatica Digital underwater housings.
The GO Diving Show ANZ
This annual event, taking place this year on 6-7 September at the Sydney Showground at the Olympic Park, is aimed at showcasing the very best of our underwater world to everyone from raw novices who are either contemplating getting into diving, or have completed their entry-level courses, to advanced divers, right through to technical divers and veteran CCR divers.
There are an array of stages – the Main Stage, the Photo Stage, the Australia/New Zealand Stage, the Inspiration Stage and the Tech Stage – that will play host to dozens of speakers from around the world, as well as a host of interactive features to suit young and old, from VR diving experiences, a demonstration pool, a trydive pool, and much more.
Surrounding the stages and features will be a broad range of exhibitors, from tourist boards and tour operators to resorts, liveaboards, training agencies, retailers, manufacturers, and conservation organisations.
Get your tickets now!
Tickets for the GO Diving Show ANZ are on sale now, and you can take advantage of the 2-for-1 earlybird offer until 9 September – you and your buddy/friend/partner/spouse can visit for just $12, and kids 16 and under get in for free, making it the perfect family day out.
Fantastic door prizes up for grabs
Every ticket holder will also be entered into the grand draw, which boasts an ever-increasing array of fabulous prizes, including a Seiko diving watch, liveaboard trips, and much, much more.
There is plenty of parking on-site and the venue is easy to get to with plenty of transport options, so get the dates in your diary now and prepare for an epic weekend celebrating all forms of diving.
