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Award-winning international photographer exploring extraordinary natural encounters

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Scott Portelli is an internationally recognised wildlife photographer, filmmaker and expedition leader known for documenting some of the world's most remote and extraordinary natural environments. Through photography, film and exploration, he has built a globally respected reputation for immersive storytelling, rare-access experiences and deep expertise across wildlife, marine environments and remote destinations.

Internationally recognised for his work in wildlife photography, filmmaking and visual storytelling, Scott has earned accolades from the world's leading photography organisations and is trusted by global brands, tourism organisations and conservation partners to capture compelling stories from some of the planet's most extraordinary environments.

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  • Wildplanet Expeditions

    Immersive small-group expeditions shaped by rare access, expert guidance and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

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  • Australia Photo Workshops

    Develop photography skills alongside internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer Scott Portelli gaining valuable insights and techniques.

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  • Photography

    Award-winning wildlife photography capturing rare moments, remote environments and extraordinary encounters across the natural world.

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  • Media & Events

    Connecting audiences with the world's most extraordinary places, wildlife and stories through keynote speaking, media collaborations, industry events and immersive storytelling experiences.

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Green sea turtle swimming beneath the ocean surface in clear tropical waters.
Southern elephant seal displaying aggressive behaviour on the beaches of South Georgia.
Antarctic fur seal swimming through kelp forests in the Falkland Islands.
King penguins walking along the coastline beneath dramatic mountains in South Georgia.
Crystal jellyfish drifting through blue ocean waters captured with underwater photography.
Emperor penguins swimming beneath Antarctic sea ice during a wildlife photography expedition.

Films & Production

From wildlife documentaries and destination campaigns to commercial productions, Scott delivers cinematic storytelling, field production support and expedition logistics in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments.

Explore a selection of recent documentary, tourism and commercial projects, showcasing Scott's experience working alongside broadcasters, tourism organisations, production companies and global brands to bring compelling stories to life.

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Exclusive Expeditions

For more than three decades, Scott Portelli has explored and documented some of the world's most extraordinary wildlife encounters. His exclusive expeditions bring that experience to life through immersive journeys to remote destinations rich in natural wonder.

Combining wildlife, photography and exploration, each small-group experience is carefully curated to provide rare access, expert guidance and unforgettable moments in the field.

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