Scott Gietler
Role: underwater photography retailer, publisher, competition organizer, photographer First appearance: 2011 ([1]) Affiliation: Bluewater Photo; Underwater Photography Guide; Ocean Art competition
Biography
Scott Gietler is the founder and owner of Bluewater Photo, an underwater photography and video retail store, and the publisher of the Underwater Photography Guide. He is also the organizer of the Ocean Art underwater photo competition and the SoCal Shootout. He is the author of the “Underwater Field Guide to the Flora and Fauna of Southern California” ([2]).
Gietler was named LAUPS (Los Angeles Underwater Photographic Society) Photographer of the Year in 2009, and his work has been published in magazines, aquariums, coffee table books, and field guide books ([3]).
Contributions
- Bluewater Photo: Founded this underwater photography and video store, which opened its retail location at 2501 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, California in February 2011. The store carries inventory from more than 15 manufacturers, offers gear for every need and budget, provides rental systems, and runs monthly underwater, nature, and beginner photography classes as well as local and international trips. Co-run with professional underwater photographer Mark Strickland and photographer Todd Winner ([4]).
- Underwater Photography Guide: Publisher of this online resource for underwater photographers ([5]).
- Ocean Art competition: Organizer of the Ocean Art underwater photo competition, which awards significant prizes (e.g., $67,000+ in prizes in 2010) and has become a major annual underwater photography competition ([6], [7]).
- SoCal Shootout: Organizer of this Southern California underwater photography competition ([8]).
- Community building: Active in the California diving community, promoting local dive boats and dive sites through magazine articles, classes, and workshops ([9]).
Timeline
- 2009: Named LAUPS Photographer of the Year ([10])
- 2011-02: Bluewater Photo grand opening event at 2501 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, with $3,300+ in gear and boat trips raffled; free seminars throughout the day ([11])
References
Sources
- Wetpixel article, Feb 8, 2011: Bluewater Photo Opening Event ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 8, 2011: Bluewater Photo Opening Event ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 8, 2011: Bluewater Photo Opening Event ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 8, 2011: Bluewater Photo Opening Event ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 8, 2011: Bluewater Photo Opening Event ↩
- Wetpixel article, Dec 14, 2010: Ocean Art Competition Winners Announced ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 8, 2011: Bluewater Photo Opening Event ↩
- Wetpixel article, Jul 26, 2011: Call For Entries South California Shootout ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 8, 2011: Bluewater Photo Opening Event ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 8, 2011: Bluewater Photo Opening Event ↩
- Wetpixel article, Feb 8, 2011: Bluewater Photo Opening Event ↩
- Bluewater Photo hosts opening event (article) ↩
- Ocean Art competition winners announced (article) ↩