Small Group Photography Tours · europe & ireland · since 2017

Explore. Learn. Create.

Photography tours across some of Europe’s most beautiful landscapes. Intimate groups of 5-6 photographers, built around being in the right place at the right time and refined through years of returning to the same places until I know them like the back of my hand.

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Intentionally Small

I limit every tour to just 5 or 6 photographers. This keeps the experience personal and allows me to work closely with everyone, adapting to conditions and working without the pressure of larger groups.

Local Knowledge

I specialise in a small number of locations I know extremely well, including Ireland, Lofoten, Lapland, and the Dolomites. These are places I’ve returned to over many years, refining each tour through experience.

Everything Arranged

I take care of all accommodation, transport, and planning throughout the tour. This ensures everything runs smoothly and allows you to focus fully on photography and working in the right conditions.

Refined Experience

Since 2017, I’ve led over 80 photography tours in locations I know very well. Each tour has helped refine how I guide, and that experience carries through into every photography tour I run today.

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2026 – 2027 Tours

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4th – 10th January 2027

Lofoten Islands

6 Nights / 7 Days

5/6 Spots Available

Join me for 7 days on an incredible Norway Photography Tour as we explore the Lofoten Islands; land of the Northern Lights and amazing fjords.

3800

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8th – 14th February 2027

Finnish Lapland

7 Days / 6 Nights

4/6 Places Available

Split between Kilpisjärvi and Pallas–Yllästunturi National Park, this tour focuses on working in the right locations as light, weather, and aurora conditions unfold.

2800

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13th – 24th Sept 2027

Ultimate Ireland

12 Days / 11 Nights

5 of 6 Spots Available

The complete Ireland experience: from the Causeway Coast to the Wild Atlantic Way, capturing iconic views and hidden gems with a local guide.

4800

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what guests say

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Rated 5.0

Just back from a fabulous workshop in Lofoten with Tyler. First off - Lofoten is a landscape photographer’s paradise with a multitude of stunning locations all within easy reach. This means more time photographing and less time driving between photo stops. Bear in mind that the weather is volatile. and can be absolutely wild. This means potentially days lost (as we found out) but can also give some incredible shooting conditions as the storms clear. Tyler is a superb photographer (check out his images if you haven't done so) and he knows the locations intimately. He is knowledgable and willing to provide as much guidance as you need or to leave you alone to do your own thing if that's what you prefer. He is also very skilled in using Lightroom/Photoshop and gave us a tutorial one evening which was incredibly useful. The upshot is that you are bound to come back with lots of memorable and stunning images. Oh, and Tyler has a great instinct for finding the Aurora which meant we were chasing it whenever the skies were clear. This resulted in a truly epic night at Vik beach where we captured the lights in all their glory. The cherry on the top of a truly memorable trip!

Andy Carden
Andy Carden
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Rated 5.0

Just got back from the tour of Northern Ireland and Donegal. It was a great, small-group experience. Tyler was very knowledgeable, and took us to many beautiful spots from sunset to sunrise, and offered helpful photography suggestions. I would definitely take a tour with him again.

Barry Bellovin
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Having been on many photo tours with multiple organisations, I can honestly say that “Chasing Light Tours” is right up there as one of the very best; a first class service from start to finish! I especially love the “small group” aspect of the trips offered by Tyler and they are all exceptionally good value! Two more adventures already booked with “Chasing Light Tours” and very much looking forward to them……

Kevin Nash
Kevin Nash
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Rated 5.0

Tyler's passion not only for photography, but for helping people hone their skills, made this a trip of a lifetime. Our group had a range of experience and equipment and Tyler met each of us where we were and helped create amazing photos and great memories. We saw an erupting volcano, multiple nights of the aurora, glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, reindeer and ponies, basalt formations, black sand beaches and more. There was a never-ending supply of subjects and shooting conditions. Tyler plans his trips meticiously yet still allowed us to pivot when unplanned events occurred (like an erupting volcano!). He gave us free range to explore, yet kept our safety paramount. Finally, Tyler's knowledge of Iceland took us to places off the beaten path and even when we were at more touristy spots, he timed it so that we were gone as the big tour buses arrived. I highly recommend Tyler and Chasing Light Tours for your next photographic adventure!

Lori Adelman
Lori Adelman

Photography tours built around being in the right place, at the right time.

Since 2017, I’ve led over 80 photography tours across Ireland and Europe. Each departure has refined how I guide, how I plan, and how I respond to changing light and weather in the field.

My tours are designed to give you the time, space, and guidance needed to develop your photography while working in carefully chosen locations. More than just visiting places, they’re about working with conditions, building confidence, and creating meaningful images in the field.

My tours focus on a small number of carefully chosen locations, including Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way and Causeway Coast, as well as Lofoten, Finnish Lapland, and the Dolomites. These are places I return to regularly, refining each tour through experience and understanding how to work with conditions as they unfold.

These tours bring together photographers who value time in the field, thoughtful guidance, and the opportunity to experience exceptional places in a small group setting.

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Field Notes

Honest writing about landscape photography from someone who spends most of the year in the field. Practical advice, personal reflections, and the occasional opinion piece on the stuff no one else says out loud.

What to wear on a winter photography tour in Lofoten

My Lofoten tours run in January and the clothing list might surprise you! It’s not as different from other tours as you’d expect. What changes is how seriously you need to get each layer right.

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What to wear in Morocco in October

From Essaouira’s Atlantic breeze to cold evenings in the Atlas foothills, Morocco in October throws a lot at you. Here’s what to actually pack, and what to leave at home.

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Knee ultrasound scan and man on crutches with knee brace

When things go wrong

Mid-tour. On crutches. Facing surgery. And still out shooting with my group that same evening. This is what happens when things go wrong, and why I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Forgiveness. I never title my images, but this one named itself. Anyone who's been on a tour with me knows the rule. If there's a fence, we don't climb it. If there's a gate, we don't jump it. If a sign says keep out, we keep out. No photo is worth it, and the places we visit only stay accessible if we respect them. So this one sits a little uncomfortably with me, in a good way. We arrived at Fanad Lighthouse before sunrise to find the gates standing wide open. No sign, no barrier, nothing telling us not to come in. So we walked in quietly, took a few frames from the helipad as the sky turned pink and purple, and walked straight back out again. It's a view I never expected to have, and I doubt I'll ever stand on that helipad again. Hence the title. 📍 Fanad Head, Donegal #FanadHead #Donegal #WildAtlanticWay #FanadLighthouse #IrelandPhotography #LighthousePhotography #ChasingLightTours
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Forgiveness.

I never title my images, but this one named itself.

Anyone who's been on...

Day 1 of my 12 day tour of Ireland got off to a great start yesterday. Picked everyone up from Dublin Airport, on the road by 10am, and at our first accommodation on the Causeway Coast by lunch. Quick turnaround, then out to Shanty for a bite before heading to Magheracross for our first shoot, looking out over White Rocks towards Portrush one way and Dunluce Castle the other. The plan had been the cliff path above the Giant's Causeway, but the wind was too strong, so we dropped down to Downhill Beach instead. Shot towards Mussenden Temple on the cliff, using the lines left from the receding tide as leading lines, plus the wind blown sand pulling the eye up towards it. Better conditions than the original plan would have given us. Finished up walking through Downhill House grounds to the temple itself for a few more shots. No sunrise this morning either, forecast was showing 100% cloud, rain and wind, so today's been a lie in and a later start. Now for day 2!
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Day 1 of my 12 day tour of Ireland got off to a great start...

Four months ago today, I ruptured my quad while guiding a tour on the Donegal and Causeway Coast route. Fixed leg cast, lost the muscle in that leg, and months of running Able & Flinn at half pace while I couldn't do the job I actually built my life around. It may not come as a surprise to some of you who know me, but in the same stretch of time I also got a diagnosis of autism and ADHD from a clinician. Still figuring out what that path looks like, but if I'm honest, it makes me proud. Proud of what I've built this business to, imperfect as it is. Physically I'm back to about 95% now. Cycling, hiking, back on the motorbike. Just that left leg still needs the work, most days. This week I ran my first tour since the injury, a private two day trip. Day one alone was huge, a few hundred frames, the first proper photographs I'd taken in four months, and it felt incredible. Day two was even better. Sunrise was written off by the forecast, so we started later and shot right through the day instead, showers rolling in from the northwest with the sun in the south, some of the best light you'll get. Half a dozen locations, and one of the guests, Zhigang, fresh off shooting Wales and Scotland, couldn't get over Ireland, especially that we had every single spot entirely to ourselves. Finished at Malin Head for sunset. Standing on the cliff edge, wind battering me, watching a shower roll in off the Atlantic, and I just thought, I fucking love this. Today I'm packing up and heading for Dublin. Tomorrow morning I pick up my guests for the 12 day Ireland tour. Onwards.
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Four months ago today, I ruptured my quad while guiding a tour on the Donegal...

So... it's been thirteen weeks since I posted anything here. Sorry about that, I've had my legs up (well, one of them). As some of you know, back in May I ruptured my quad tendon. The first eight weeks were the worst of it, cast on, then off, then learning to walk unsupported again. Since then it's been all about building the muscle back up and getting the leg bending properly. Slow going, but four months on I'm about 90% of the way to full strength: cycling, back on the motorbike, walking, even hiking again. Photography, though? That's had to take a back seat. I've been more focused (no pun intended) on getting the leg to 100% than on getting out with the camera. My comeback shot, taken yesterday, was of a bus stop. Genuinely a career highlight. The good news is I'm properly back in business. Ireland tour kicks off next week, Morocco follows in October, and Lofoten in January and Lapland in February. Can't wait to get back out there with a camera in hand and actual guests to bore with my terrible jokes. Thanks for sticking around. Normal service resuming shortly.
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So... it's been thirteen weeks since I posted anything here. Sorry about that, I've had...

Just two spots left on my Morocco Photography Tour from the 14th to 22nd October 2026, and this one is confirmed and running. We're on the ground with Darren Lewey, our local guide and expert who has been living in Morocco since 2010. If you've been thinking about it, now is the time to commit.
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Just two spots left on my Morocco Photography Tour from the 14th to 22nd October...

It's been a crazy few weeks. Ruptured my quads during a tour, had surgery, and now I'm in a fixed leg cast up to my hip with the next tour postponed until September. Not how I saw the summer going. But I'm here, and finally getting back to editing. Starting with this one from Mussenden Temple. Clear blue skies fifteen minutes before this. I watched a shower build over the hills of Donegal and track south until it swallowed everything. Most people leave at that point. I've learned to stay, because the light that comes after a heavy shower is almost always worth it. Mussenden Temple, Northern Ireland.
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It's been a crazy few weeks. Ruptured my quads during a tour, had surgery, and...

I suffered a serious knee injury last Friday, and no, I didn't come off my motorbike. One step at the Great Pollet Arch and my leg gave way completely. I won't lie, lying in that hospital bed was one of the darkest places I've been in a long time. But where there's a problem there's always a solution, and I found one. I've written the full story over on the blog. It's honest, it's raw, and it's very me. Link in bio.
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I suffered a serious knee injury last Friday, and no, I didn't come off my...

So what have I been up to since Lapland? Not much photography. Well I wasn't out shooting with any intention, just carrying the camera out of habit, the way you do. Glencoe for five days. A motorbike ride from Northern Ireland to the Netherlands. Time at home with the kids. Writing, journaling, started drawing again. Six blog posts went up on the site, the one on landscape photography composition is the one I'm most proud of, took my weeks to write! I've also completely gave up on social media. Deleted the apps, stopped scrolling. Honestly one of the best things I've ever done. My brain has so much room for other things now. It's been one of the most motivated stretches I've had in a long time. My Northwest Ireland tour begins next week, then my twelve day Ireland tour next month. Lots of final preparations to sort and time to get the camera back out! And apparently, time to post again 😂
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So what have I been up to since Lapland?

Not much photography. Well I wasn't...

It’s been a few weeks since we returned from Finnish Lapland and I’m still on a high. Already looking forward to next year. Guests often ask what makes this place so special. Lapland isn’t dramatic in an obvious way. It’s subtle. Vast tundra. Silence. Light that shifts slowly across frozen ground. It encourages patience. It rewards effort. Temperatures can drop well below -25°C. Snowshoes are often essential. Reaching locations requires intention. But that’s exactly why the experience stays with you. When you put real effort into being there, the images feel earned. And that’s what makes Lapland so powerful, not just visually, but personally.
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It’s been a few weeks since we returned from Finnish Lapland and I’m still on...

Another successful Lapland photography tour comes to an end. A huge thank you to @tiinautti for her continued partnership, and to our local guide Mika, who took us deep into the tundra by snowmobile. Access like this changes everything. Within minutes, you leave the road behind and enter a landscape that is completely exposed to the Arctic. This is not an easy environment. Temperatures dropped to -32°C during the week. Snowshoes were essential just to move across the snow. Every location had to be reached on foot, through deep snow, in extreme cold. You work for every image here. It feels like a real expedition, and that is exactly what makes it so rewarding. I first lived and worked in Finland nine years ago, but it was only last year that I began offering tours here. Lapland has quickly become one of the most special places we operate. The silence, the simplicity, and the quality of light make it unlike anywhere else. Already looking forward to returning next year.
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Another successful Lapland photography tour comes to an end.

A huge thank you to @tiinautti...