Kangaroo Island is a nature lover’s dream, with diverse landscapes, iconic Australian wildlife and a coastal area teaming with dolphins, sealions, whales and so much more. Resident pods of bottlenose dolphins circle the coastline while Australian Sealions and Fur seals can be seen basking on the rocks. We will be snorkeling with the dolphins, over beautiful expanses of seagrass and shallow sand coastline, as well as photographing dolphins topside from the boat. We will look for playful sealions and get in the water in a rich kelp forrest that lines the coast. Not to mention diving through swim throughs and caves in some of the most picturesque places in Kangaroo Island.
There will be a full day land-based tour, where you have the chance to photograph koalas, birds, kangaroos, wallabies, echidnas, goannas and more.
No matter what level of photography or videography experience you have, Scott Portelli will be on hand daily to help you get the most out of your trip. There will be time each evening to review and edit your images to optimise your photography and improve your approach.
This will be a small group expedition, maximum 5 people
Day 1. Arrival & transfer to accommodation
Day 2. Workshop 1: morning dolphin swim, afternoon dive, post processing session evening
Day 3. Workshop 2: morning dolphin swim, talk from dolphin expert, post processing session evening
Day 4. Kangaroo Island Land Wildlife Tour
Day 5. Workshop 3: nature tour, post processing session evening
Day 6. Workshop 4: nature tour, post processing session evening
Day 7. Leisure day
Day 8. Departure
Maximum of 5 people to maximize your time with the Dolphins and exploring Kangaroo Island.
Scott Portelli is an international award winning wildlife, nature and underwater photographer and is regarded as a leading professional in his field. Scott has spent thousands of hours in remote locations across the globe filming and photographing nature, wildlife, the underwater environment and wild places.
Some of his recent accolades include:
GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2024 – 1st place winner in the Mammals Category
HIPA 2023 – 1st place winner in “Diversity” Portfolio Category
Highly commended at the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the year in London in both 2016 & 2022,
Winner in the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2021, and has previously been awarded winner in the animal behaviour category in 2017 and 2019
1st Place Winner as part of a team representing Australia at the World Photographic Cup 2021.
Winner at the GDT Nature Photographer of the Year 2021 in the Other Animals category.
Winner in the Human & Oceans category at the Ocean Geographic Pictures of the Year awards 2021
Winner at Travel Photographer of the Year 2015 & 2018 and runner up in the landscape category in 2020.
National winner of the Sony World Photography awards 2016
Scott has spent over a decade working in the polar regions with a focus on Antarctica and the Sub-Antarctic areas producing a unique portfolio of fine art photography that showcases the intricate environment and its intriguing inhabitants. Working in extreme conditions, Scott’s photography provides a rarely seen glimpse above and below the surface in some of the harshest places on the planet.
Transfers from KI airport OR KI Ferry Terminal to accommodation
7 nights accommodation (shared)
Transportation during the week of the workshop
2 dolphin tours with KI Marine Adventures
2 Nature and diving tours with Research and Discovery KI (RAD KI)
1 full day Land wildlife tour with local expert guide
Lunch on the boat
Photographic/ video tuition with Scott Portelli throughout the week
An educational talk from local dolphin expert and an opportunity to contribute to the dolphin research initiative.
Snorkel, mask, fins & wetsuit scuba dive equipment. There is nowhere to hire gear on KI, you must bring your own, or rent them from the mainland prior to your tour.
You must have your own underwater camera/housing
Flights or ferry to KI
Evening meals
Please review our Terms & Conditions and Cancellation policy.
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For more information contact us through the website or directly via email at scott@scottportelli.com or +61 (0)402124453