iceland photo tours & workshops

Having led numerous Iceland Photo Tours (I’ve lost count 🙈), I’ve honed the itinerary to perfection, ensuring you get the most out of your experience. From the moment you arrive, I’ll take care of everything from airport transfers, transportation, accommodation, and any photography tuition, leaving you free to focus (no pun intended 😂) on capturing the magic of Iceland.

I work with the weather as much as possible and visit locations based on the best forecasted weather conditions. This ensures that I’m putting you in the right place at the right time.

Each morning will be on location 1 hour or so before sunrise, and each sunset we’ll be there until 1 hour after sunset.

The tour will start and end at Keflavik, Iceland (KEF). When looking at flights, please arrive no later than midday on arrival day. If you need to travel the day before, please let me know and I can collect you from your accommodation in the Reykjavik area.

Day 1 – Arrival Day

Today your Iceland Photo Tour begins.

You will fly to Keflavik (KEF) airport, where I’ll be ready to pick you up in our nine-seater minibus. Exact timings will be arranged in our private WhatsApp group leading up to the tour, but generally, pickups will be around midday. If you choose to arrive the day before, I can collect you from your accommodation either near Keflavik airport or in Reykjavik.

After gathering everyone, we’ll make a stop at a supermarket to stock up on groceries for the first few days. If we encounter epic light on our journey to our first accommodation in the Vik area, we’ll be sure to make a stop for a quick shoot!

Once we’ve all settled in, we’ll run over the plan for the week and if time allows we’ll squeeze in a sunset shoot or if clear skies are forecast, we’ll head out on our first aurora chase.

Day 2 to 3 – Vik Adventures

This is where the real adventure begins.

Over the next couple of days in the Vik area we will be photographing at every opportunity we can get. We’ll be getting up early every morning (regardless of weather) to be on location 1 hour before sunrise, after each sunrise shoot we’ll head for coffee/breakfast before heading to our next location.

Each sunset location, we’ll be there roughly 2 hours before so that we can each scope out our sunset composition.

In the evening, the Northern Lights chase is on!

Day 4 to 5 – Jökulsárlón/Höfn Exploration

Today we’ll make our way to Jökulsárlón/Höfn area. We’ll be concentrating on Diamond Beach, Vestrahorn & Eystrahorn! Maintaining our dedication to capturing the best shots, the early mornings and pre-sunset hours will remain our primary focus, with each location promising unique photographic opportunities.

Again, if clear skies allow, in the evening we’ll be out on another aurora chase.

Day 6 – Vik Return & Keflavík Transition

We’ll make our way back towards the Vik area before heading to our final accommodation near Keflavík. This will position us optimally for those with early departures the next day. Along the way, we’ll make stops at any interesting spots if time allows, giving you more opportunities to capture Iceland’s stunning scenery. Our last outdoor shoot will be at Reykjanestá for a sunset session, offering a final chance to photograph Iceland’s dramatic coastline.

Aurora chasing on this night will be optional, especially considering the early flights the next morning.

Day 7 – Departure Day

Today marks the end of your Iceland Photo Tour. While goodbyes are never easy, I hope this is more of a “see you later” as I’d love to have you join me on another adventure in the future.

Packing Tip: While a full packing list will be emailed to you upon booking, remember to pack light but be prepared for all weather conditions. Layers, waterproof gear, and sturdy footwear are essential. Don’t forget extra batteries and memory cards!

Note: Iceland’s weather can be unpredictable, so be prepared for quick changes in plans. If conditions aren’t favorable, we’ll have an indoor session focusing on post-processing techniques or image critiques.