Whale photography: tricks of the trade with Scott Portelli – Part 1
Everyone wants to take that elusive breach shot or capture a perfect tail fluke just before a humpback dives, but it can sometimes take a little patience and know how to help you achieve those special moments. Here are some technique tips to make your quest a little easier.Scott Portelli is an award-winning professional wildlife and underwater photographer. With a passion for the ocean and an affinity with cetaceans including whales, Scott has spent the last decade working with humpbacks, photographing and filming their behaviour both above and below the waves.
In Part 1 Scott shares with the Wild About Whales community his top technique tips for capturing the perfect whale image.
Be poised and ready
Right place, right time
Keep focused
A glaring issue
Each of these topics are explained at Whale photography: tricks of the trade with Scott Portelli – Part 1
In the next edition of this two part series, Scott shares his top tips when it comes to your equipment, lenses, settings, filters and more.