English below

Gjennom de siste årene har det kommet et stort antall av knølhvaler og spekkhoggere til fjordene våre i Troms : i løpet av to-tre måneder midt på vinteren vrimler fjordene av liv. I løpet av denne perioden kan vi observere en av de mest utrolige fenomen i vår natur og verden. Vi vet ikke hvor lenge dette fenomenet varer. Mens vi fremdeles kan, lad oss fotografere det!

Denne workshop vil fokusere på hvordan man kan forstå, fotografere og filme knølhvaler og spekkhuggere i Nord. Vi vil gå gjennom alle de forskjellige teknikkene (fra båt, i luft, under vann) for å fotografere filme hvaler og hvordan du får de beste resultatene.

Workshoppen ledes av Ismaele Tortella premiert natur fotograf of dokumentar filmskaper.

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In recent years, a large number of humpback and killer whales arrive to our fjords: for two-three months in mid-winter, the fjords teem with life. During this period, we can be testimonies of one of the most incredible natural spectacles in our world. We do not know for how long this phenomenon will last. While we still can, let’s enjoy and photograph it!

This workshop will focus in how to understand, photograph and film humpback whales and orcas in in the North. We will go through all the different techniques (boat, air, underwater) to how to film whales and how to get the best results.

1. introduction to the biology of these marine mammals

2. how to approach an animal in its’ natural context

3. explore different photographic and filming techniques

4. best settings and tricks to photograph/film from a boat

5. how to use a drone in these conditions

6. what do you need to take underwater footage in the arctic

The workshop will be lead by Ismaele Tortella, price winner nature photographer and documentary filmmaker.

Ismaele about his work:

 I have devoted the past 10 years to the study of nature and film. Exploring far-flung corners of the globe has opened my eyes to the diversity of our planet. I began my career as a wildlife photographer, publishing photojournalism in international magazines. I was also shortlisted as a finalist in international photography competitions. Then, I began to specialise in creating videos and documentaries. 

After moving to the Norwegian Arctic, my focus shifted from representing nature itself to creating a space for locals to talk about nature. I directed two short documentaries and created a series of short videos, featuring the perspectives of different locals. Thanks to this exposure, I was invited twice to guest on theGeoprogramme on national Italian TV. 

I have gradually become more engaged in combining different art forms. In 2019, this passion led me to write an autobiographical narrative of my experience living in the Atlantic Forest of South America.