British Olympic diver Tom Daley opens his own diving academy at the Olympic Aquatics Centre in London. 

Tom Daley was on hand for interviews and photographs with the media ahead of opening the Tom Daley Diving Academy in the same pool where he won bronze during the 2012 Olympic Games.

Tom was finishing up his training in the pool before posing for portraits promoting his new venture.  His hope is to boost the profile of diving and increase participation in the sport.

Tom and his coach train in the pool

After his training session Tom had time allotted for various media outlets, including television, journalists and photographers.  Typically, ther photographers were scheduled last so I didn't have much time to get a few frames off.  I'd scoped the poolside out beforehand so I knew that I could get some variety without taking up too much time.  My favourite setup of a Speedlite on a stand with a brolly was on hand for the light.  

Having photographed Tom before I knew he's a nice guy and so easy to photograph.

Tom asked for a photo with his new coach, Jane Figueirdo, and of course I obliged