Faroe islands Photography tour

From my experience of running countless photography tours, having a fixed daily itinerary is limiting your chances of going home with the best possible images.

Although this may look like a rigid itinerary, it is simply an example of how the trip could run. Everything is flexible right up until the last minute, and I will adjust our plans based on the conditions. My goal is to have people shooting in the best light at the right time. No two days will look the same—one day, we could be shooting from sunset through to sunrise, while another day, we might shoot sunrise, return to rest, then head out again at midday for a different session. This ensures that you always get the most out of your time in the Faroes.

I like to work with the weather as much as possible and visit locations based on the current conditions. As an example, you can drive through a tunnel where on one side it’s clear blue skies and the other side there’s a blizzard.

Each evening I will “plan” the next day and let everyone know what time we’ll be leaving. This ensures that I’m putting you in the right place at the right time.

The tour starts from Vágar Airport (FAE), Faroe Islands. When looking at flights, please arrive no later than 5PM on arrival day. If your flight arrives after this, drop me a message and I will help you as best I can.

If you are travelling the day before, just let me know so I can arrange to collect you.

Day 1 – Arrival Day

This is the arrival day, I’ll be collecting everyone from the airport. Depending on what time everyone lands, we will squeeze in a sunset shoot. We’ll get settled into our accommodation for the next week and run over the “plan” for the week. Retiring early for our start the next morning.

Day 2 to 7 – The Adventure

This is where the real adventure begins.

Over the next 6 full days, we will be photographing at every opportunity we can get. In June, the best light lasts from before sunset all the way through until after sunrise. The golden light is continuous, making this one of the most incredible times of year for photography in the Faroe Islands.

Each day, we will be shooting for a minimum of 8–10 hours, starting 2–3 hours before sunset and continuing until at least 1 hour after sunrise. This ensures we are capturing the landscapes in the most stunning light possible. After sunrise, we’ll return for breakfast and rest before preparing for the next session.

Not every day will be the same. Some days, depending on the weather, we may adjust our schedule to shoot at different times of the day. My approach is always to put you in the best locations at the best possible time.

Some locations require ferry travel, and not all ferries run during the night. For example, if we travel to Kalsoy, we will take the 22:15 ferry and remain on the island until the next ferry at 6:40 AM. These logistics will be factored into our daily plans, ensuring we maximise our shooting opportunities while working with the available transport schedules.

One of the highlights of visiting the Faroe Islands in June is the abundance of seabirds, including puffins, gannets, fulmars, kittiwakes, guillemots, and razorbills. We will take a day trip to Mykines, the island with the largest puffin colony in the Faroes, giving us an incredible opportunity to photograph these birds up close in their natural habitat. This will be a special addition to the trip, offering a break from landscape photography and a chance to capture incredible wildlife in stunning coastal scenery.

The sleep schedule on this trip will be very different from everyday life, but there will be plenty of time to recover. With long rest periods during the day, you’ll have time to recharge before heading out for the next session.

On the final evening, we’ll head out for our final meal together, where we can look back on an amazing week of photography.

Day 8 – Departure Day

We will continue our sunset-to-sunrise shoot, making the most of our last opportunity to capture the stunning Faroese landscapes in the best light.

After sunrise, we’ll return to our accommodation to get packed, sleep, and prepare for departure.

Usually, we’ll leave for the airport around midday, where we’ll say our goodbyes or rather, see you later, as I hope you’ll join me on another adventure.

Weather Contingency Plan

The Faroe Islands are known for their fast-changing weather, which is why flexibility is key. If conditions prevent us from shooting at a planned time, we will adjust accordingly. This could mean shifting our session to a different time of day or taking advantage of the downtime for an editing and image review session, allowing you to refine your shots and develop your editing skills. The goal is to make sure that even when the weather doesn’t cooperate, you’re still getting the most out of the trip.