Expedition cruise company, Aurora Expeditions, is encouraging budding photographers to act fast to secure their place on an exclusive photography expedition featuring Peter Eastway, AIPP Grand Master of Photography and one of the world's elite photographers starring in National Geographic Channel's new ground-breaking documentary series Tales by Light.

This unique opportunity will allow photographers of all levels to develop their skills under the eye of one of Australia's best landscape and travel photographers as Peter guides students through a tailored program of lectures and workshops on essentials camera skills, photographing in the Polar Regions and post-production techniques. Peter will also be on hand on shore to assist with questions and help photographers capture that perfect Antarctic photograph.

Joining Peter is award-winning cinematographer Abraham Joffe. As one of Australia's top DSLR filmmakers, and the creator and cameraman behind the Tales by Light television series, Abraham will share his passion for storytelling and filmmaking, offering workshops and guidance for those interested in cinematography.

Photographers can expect to capture Antarctica and South Georgia's stunning, pristine landscapes and amazing wildlife as they travel to the same locations that Peter and Abraham captured while travelling with Aurora Expeditions during the filming of the final episode of Tales by Light. Discover what it is like to stand in front of hundreds of thousands of penguins, see cute seals linger on ice floes and be memorised by seabirds as they glide gracefully in the tailwind. As the days grow longer photographers can expect gorgeous sunsets with hues of pink and icebergs reflecting all shades of blue.

Travelling aboard small ship Polar Pioneer, the expedition accommodates just 54 passengers plus a team of expedition experts including naturalists and historians. The small-ship experience ensures regular shore excursions for the chance to truly maximise photographic opportunities. Polar Pioneer is supported by a fleet of Zodiacs and crew allowing all photographers to be shooting simultaneously with plenty of room to spare for camera equipment.

The complimentary photography workshops will be run on Aurora Expeditions' 18-day 'Scotia Sea Springtime' expedition to Antarctica and South Georgia departing Santiago on 21 November 2015.

Prices start from US$14,300 per person and include photography workshops, ship accommodation, all meals on board, all guided shore excursions, lectures, a customised expedition jacket and hard-back photo book.

For anyone wanting to get a taste of the Antarctic and South Georgia experience, catch Peter's episode of Tales by Light on Foxtel's National Geographic Channel on 28 June 2015 at 8.30pm

For more information call Aurora Expeditions on 1800 637 688 or visit www.auroraexpeditions.com.au.

Editors Notes

Interviews

Interviews with Peter Eastway and Abraham Joffe available on request.

About Peter Eastway

Sydney-based photographer Peter Eastway is a Grand Master of Photography and a two time winner of the AIPP Australian Professional Photographer of the Year. Known best for his landscape and travel photography, he has worked in most areas of the profession and also loves sport, studio still life, portraiture and wildlife.

Peter is the editor and publisher of Better Photography magazine and website, a position that has given him special access to many of the world's leading photographers over the past 30 years. His ability to communicate both the technical and aesthetic sides of photography makes him a sought after speaker on the international circuit. Peter was the chairman of the Canon AIPP

Australian Professional Photography Awards for many years and is still involved in all aspects of photography competitions, both as a judge and as an active participant. He judges and speaks internationally on a regular basis.

Peter's work has been published internationally in photography and travel magazines, and he was also the author of the Lonely Planet's Guide to Landscape Photography. His photography has featured on the cover of the Lonely Planet's guide to Australia, an Australian postage stamp, in articles in the Qantas inflight magazine, and in an Apple television commercial. And he has worked with Phase One researching and promoting its Capture One raw processing software, and with Adobe on its Lightroom software.

He is familiar with Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm and Phase One camera systems.

About Abraham Joffe

Abraham Joffe is an award-winning cinematographer and is regarded as one of Australia's top DSLR filmmakers. He has a great passion for storytelling and filmmaking in the real world. He is also an experienced underwater cameraman, with several documentary films to his credit.

Abraham has filmed throughout the world and an early highlight for him was shooting for the late Malcolm Douglas in the far reaches of The Kimberley.

“We travelled through The Kimberley filming boating, fishing and cooking segments in some of the most remote and beautiful landscapes on earth. Watching Malcolm on TV and then actually entering his world was a feeling I'll never forget.

“At heart I'm a storyteller. I love having the ability to tell a tale through moving images and audio. It's a great challenge, but so rewarding.

“My father, Mick Joffe, is a caricature artist. He taught me that a great portrait hinges on studying your subject in order to understand what makes it unique.

“Cinematography is exactly the same. It's about discovery; finding the story first. This means taking time to truly understand your subject. Then the decision about what to shoot becomes clear, along with what to emphasise in the edit.”

Along with his commercial production, Abraham is a highly sought after speaker and educator. He regularly travels interstate and internationally, and has been honoured with the title of Canon Master Cinematographer.

About Aurora Expeditions

Aurora Expeditions is an Australian-owned adventure company specialising in expedition cruises to wild and remote places. Always travelling in small groups of 54 or less, Aurora Expeditions provide their travellers with the chance to have an intimate experience in these regions with their flexible, innovative itineraries. The aim of each voyage is to provide as many landings as possible, allowing passengers to experience the destination first hand. Each voyage is led by an expedition team of expert naturalists, geologists, historians, staff and crew who help to unlock the wonders of these special places. Deeply committed to education and preservation of the environment, Aurora Expeditions' philosophy is to respectfully visit wilderness areas in turn creating ambassadors for their protection.