August 2, 2018 by admin

Lord Howe Island Shootout 2019 Bigger and Better

June 1st – 11th 2019

This Lord Howe Island Photographic shootout event just got bigger and better. We now have options for wildlife and bird enthusiasts, snorkelers and water people and hard core divers alike. 3 different packages and 12 categories that you can compete for on land and in the water.

WIN Amazing Prizes!

Holiday Packages for 10 days including flights & Accommodation
Categories for Land based and underwater photographers
Attend Photo Workshops, with Scott Portelli
Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner

Includes:

Return flights from Sydney
Accommodation
Workshops with our Hosts
Airport Transfers
Dinner on Arrival
Gala Dinner and Presentation Night
Dive and Snorkel Gear

Price: $4,200

DIVER’S PACKAGE:
10 dives around Lord Howe Island
1 night dive
Dive Guide

NON DIVER’S PACKAGE
8 guided walks with local expert Jack Shick
3 boat trips with local expert Jack ShickSNORKELER’S AND NON DIVER’S PACKAGE
6 guided snorkels
4 guided walks with local expert Jack Shick

Workshops:

Attend workshops with Scott Portelli to learn more about your photography or tweak what you already know. workshops will include practical and in classroom techniques.

Categories (Maximum 25 Photos)

Land Based

Creative
Landscape
Wildlife/Birds
Surf
Aerial
Plants/flora

Underwater

Macro
Wide
Split shots
Black and white
Portrait

Portfolio

Portfolio (6 photos)

Shootout-Terms-and-Conditions

If you want to join us for the Lord Howe Island Shootout and hone your skills at our workshops, please email scott@scottportelli.com for more information.

leafy sea dragon floating above seagrass with light rays in the background by underwater photographer Scott Portelli

April 23, 2017 by admin

Australian Giant Cuttlefish Aggregation

Join us in Whyalla and Port Lincoln, South Australia in 2018 for one of nature’s great events: The Australian Giant Cuttlefish Aggregation.

We are running two workshops back to back:

15th – 22nd June 2018 Fly into Port Lincoln and out of Whyalla

2 days with the Leafy Seadragons followed by 3 days with the Giant Australian Cuttlefish.

There will be 5 sessions over the week to help improve your photography and video skills while shooting these amazing creatures found only in Australia.

All workshop weeks include:

Accommodation
Boat Charter
Dive Equipment
4WD Transport
Photographic Workshop (detailed schedule to follow)
Flights Ex-Adelaide

Cost for the week of diving and attending the photographic workshops is $2940

Learn about cuttlefish behaviour and how to get the best opportunity in the water with them and the Leafy Seadragons.

Want to find out more, email scott@scottportelli.com for more details

It is the one and only event of its kind, so don’t miss out!

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September 28, 2016 by admin

Lord Howe Island Underwater Shootout

June 2nd – 12th 2017

Lord Howe Island Underwater Shootout

WIN Amazing Prizes!

Dive Packages for 10 days including flights & Accommodation
Categories for Amateurs & Professionals
Attend Photo Workshops, Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner

Includes:

Return flights from Sydney

10 nights accommodation at Leanda Lei Apartments

Return airport transfers

10 dive package around Lord Howe Island

2 night dives

All dive gear

Refreshments in between dives

Morning tea at the Museum to kick off the event

Gala Dinner at the Golf Club to conclude the event and announce the winners

Price: $2,950

Workshops:

Attend workshops with Scott Portelli & Michaela Skovranova to learn more about your photography or tweak what you already know. workshops will include practical and in classroom techniques.

Prize categories

Wide

Macro

Black & white

Video (under 2 mins)

Endemic species

Split (Over/under shot)

Portraits

Behaviour

Portfolio

Amateur

Shootout-Terms-and-Conditions

If you want to join us for this event and hone your skills at our workshops, please email scott@scottportelli.com for more information.

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December 31, 2014 by admin

Antarctica Expedition 2016/17

Antarctica Expedition 2016/2017

Ever thought about snorkeling with Leopard Seals or Penguins, or diving beneath the ice in a polar region, or just exploring the landscape and it’s natural wonders. Antarctica is the most remote destination on the planet. Abundant wildlife, massive icebergs the size of cities, spectacular untouched mountain ranges. whales glide by in search of food. It is a photographers paradise.

In December/January 2016/17 we are running a snorkeling and photography trip to Antarctica. Spend NYE in Antarctica, the last remaining wilderness on the planet. The workshops are designed for all levels and if you are feeling brave you can grab a drysuit and get in the water for a different perspective.

Snorkeling/Diving in Antarctica with Leopard seals and Penguins
Exploring the landscape surrounded by Icebergs and an abundance of wildlife

Dates: 25-12-2016 to 04-01-2017
Duration: 11 days | Fly/Sail
Start: Punta Arenas, Chile (fly to King George Island, Antarctica)
Finish: Ushuaia, Argentina
Ship: Polar Pioneer
Activities: Snorkeling/Diving, Kayaking (US$975 Supplement)

Included: Accommodation on board Polar Pioneer, All meals, Lectures, Naturalists, Photography Guidance, flight from Punta Arenas to King George island and all facilities.

DECK	CABIN	PRICE PER PERSON
Deck 3	Triple, shared facilities	US$ 8,725.00
Deck 3	Twin, shared facilities	US$ 10,200.00
Deck 4	Twin, private facilities	US$ 12,340.00

Snorkeling/Diving Supplement US$975

To register your interest to join us in Antarctica for this once in a life time experience, click here.

Pre departure information for this tour, click here

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Day 1

Make your way to our joining hotel in Punta Arenas, Chile. This evening’s briefing will prepare us for our charter flight and our first leg of our expedition to Antarctica!

Day 2

We first fly from Punta Arenas, Chile to King George Island, Antarctica to be warmly welcomed aboard Polar Pioneer. We settle in for safety and environmental briefings to prepare us for landings as we set off across Bransfield Strait.

Days 3-8

We wake in the stunning Antarctic Peninsula, an ethereal wonderland of vast proportions. Aboard robust Zodiacs, we explore penguin rookeries, historic sites and scientific stations. Zodiac cruising brings us close to intricately shaped icebergs and seals basking on ice floes whilst our kayakers glide into secluded bays.

Stepping ashore on the continent itself creates an everlasting memory, especially if it involves a bum-slide down snow slopes. We immerse ourselves in nature, spontaneity and having fun, making sure to pause and celebrate as we bring in the New Year.

We make the most of every day and a fair bit of each night as well. If the weather allows, we’ll have a sleep-out on the ice – a must for any Antarctic explorer!

Days 9-10

As the Captain steers the ship north across Drake Passage, our minds and souls revel in rich Antarctic experiences. There’s time to watch for seabirds, enjoy entertaining talks, discuss what we’ve seen and learned, exchange photos and stories.

Day 11

We enjoy a gentle cruise along the Beagle Channel in the early morning. We disembark after breakfast for onward travel or to savour more time in Ushuaia.

Please note that all of our itineraries are at the mercy of weather conditions and not all landings are guaranteed. Our itineraries are flexible and will change voyage to voyage, allowing the best chance to make the most of surprising wildlife displays and unexpected opportunities.