Scuba Diver Ocean Planet Issue 2/2016 | Page 39

PHOTO/VIDEO SPEAKERS www.adex.asia ITALY Pasquale Vassallo Voice of the Ocean Judge Book Festival Speaker Pasquale Vassallo was born in Naples, Italy, in 1970, and as a young boy, was in love with the ocean, freediving to search for sea urchins and octopuses. Over the years, his passion for the seas has evolved into the pure exploration of the underwater world. With his first underwater camera, a Nikonos III, he devoted himself completely to underwater photography in 1989, focusing on images of biological interest, fostered by the richness of the seabeds of the Gulf of Naples. Since then, to expand his portfolio, he has undertaken numerous trips to the most beautiful destinations for underwater photography around the world. www.pasqualevassallo.com TOPICS Photo Video Zone THE SEAHORSES – LAKE MISENO Photo Video Zone BAIA – THE UNDERWATER CITY MALAYSIA Patrick Ong Book Festival Speaker Patrick Ong has been a certified diver since 1997, and his career in underwater photography began in 2008. He has provided a strong influence for divers around the region and is passionate about spreading his knowledge of the marine environment and conservation. Patrick launched his first underwater photography book, WaterColour, in Hong Kong, in December 2014. He is currently giving talks on photography around Asia. www.uwpassion.com TOPICS Photo Video Zone CREATIVE SHOOTING: What is creative shooting and how do you achieve it? Main Stage WONDERFUL DESTINATION OF INDONESIA: Patrick shares his experiences of some amazing dive locations. Speakers and topics are subject to change. Please check www.adex.asia for updates.