Ready to embark on the ultimate photo expedition? Join us on an unforgettable photo trip 2024 to the breathtaking Lofoten Islands! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned photographer, this unique photo tour is designed to help you capture the dramatic landscapes, pristine fjords, and vibrant northern lights of one of the world’s most stunning locations. Our hands-on photo workshop will guide you through the best techniques, from perfecting your composition to mastering long exposures. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to improve your skills and create portfolio-worthy shots. Reserve your spot now on this incredible Lofoten photo adventure and take your photography to the next level!

The Lofoten Islands are one of the most attractive things Norway, and Scandinavia for that matter, has to offer. Fjords, diverse coastlines, high peaks, all this is just a fraction of what we will see in Lofoten. The September date promises ideal conditions for photography, the whole Lofoten Islands are beautifully autumn-coloured (autumn starts earlier in Lofoten than in more southern states). September is also ideal for photographing the Aurora Borealis.

As Lofoten is even further north than Iceland, the chances of seeing and photographing the Northern Lights are more than good. Lofoten has the added advantage of offering plenty of photographic targets even in inclement weather. As Lofoten is strongly influenced by the Gulf Stream, there is no need to worry about freezing weather. Autumn and winter temperatures in Lofoten are milder than in Europe or than in most of North America.

Location: Lofoten Islands (Norway)
Date: 27th September - 5th October 2024
Number of participants: max. 8 photographers
Number of lecturers: 3 (!) - Jan Šmíd (Master QEP certification), Martin Strouhal (QEP certification), Michael Prouza
Air transport
Price per person: 4990 USD / 4690 €
Deposit: 1500 USD / 1500 €
Language: English

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Who is the Photography Expedition For?

This photography expedition is perfect for anyone passionate about landscape photography, whether you're an experienced photographer or just starting out. During the expedition, you'll master new techniques and approaches to capturing stunning landscapes, with a focus on single shots, panoramic photos, and both daytime and nighttime landscapes featuring stars. You’ll also dive into exposure bracketing, gain a deep understanding of advanced exposure metering, and improve your focusing techniques for both single images and panoramas. Additionally, we’ll cover the best methods for photographing the Northern Lights, ensuring you can capture them in high-quality for printing in large formats. This expedition is designed to elevate your skills and help you create breathtaking landscape images.

Advantages of Photography Expedition

Participants will gain the know-how of landscape, star and the Northern Lights photography. There are no "production secrets" or secret procedures for taking photos.
Getting to know the most interesting locations of Lofoten.
We shoot at well-known places, but primarily focus on locations where other photographers rarely or never visit... experience shooting with us at familiar, but also at undiscovered locations.
Photo locations for everyone. Are you physically fit and want to shoot mainly from the peaks of the Lofoten mountains? Or, on the contrary, do you have health issues or simply running out of stamina? No problem. Thanks to the high number of instructors and cars, we tailor the program individually for each expedition participant according to their physical capabilities. On our expeditions, no one is ever "the last one lagging behind."
Variable photographic spots in a good and also bad weather.
Friendly atmosphere and small number of participants.
Above-standard number of lecturers (3!), thanks to which a very individual approach to each participant is guaranteed.

Recommended Equipment

Ideally a Digital SLR or mirrorless camera with one or more lenses and tripod. Do you only shoot with a mobile phone? That doesn't have to be an obstacle, and you can confidently join us. In a limited number and under certain conditions, we are able to arrange photographic equipment for those of you who may still be deciding which brand of cameras and lenses to purchase. Detailed information about the recommended equipment will be provided to each participant after a binding registration.

Are you thinking about new photography equipment or maybe just want to optimize your lenses, need advice on purchasing suitable clothing, or are unsure about choosing a new tripod etc.? No problem. As part of the pre-expedition preparation, we offer and routinely conduct a wide range of consultation services, which are included in the price of the expedition.

Price includes

Lecturers guidance throughout the expedition.
Dealing with the individual requirements of each participant, lectures and moderated discussions.
Complete know-how for photographic work, shooting single shots and panoramic photos, shooting night landscapes and stars (Aurora Borealis), compositional rules, focusing, knowledge of exposure bracketing, antireflective shots, focus bracketing, exposure averaging, complete post process.
Approximately 200 pages of study materials for each participant.
A group purchase of plane tickets for all participants.
The price of the expedition also includes breakfasts tailored to the clients' wishes.
Superior accommodation in newly built "rorbuer" (typical red houses) directly in Reine. Each rorbu has its own private terrace for sitting and possibly watching the Aurora Borealis. It is probably the most luxurious accommodation that can currently be obtained in Reine. Alternatively, accommodation in a large house with an outdoor hot tub, two kitchens, two living rooms, terrace, private garden etc. The amenities include a washing machine, tumble dryer, coffee maker, toaster, hairdryer, and more. Accommodation in double rooms, with the possibility of paying an extra charge for single occupancy.
Complete transportation in premium cars ensuring maximum comfort.
All-inclusive service - you don't have to worry about anything. We arrange everything for you from A to Z. From plane tickets (we will arrange a group purchase of plane tickets for all participants), through transportation, accommodation, etc.
You have the opportunity to try out the latest Sony equipment for free and shoot with it throughout the expedition.
Thanks to the large number of instructors and the small number of participants, an extremely individual approach to each expedition participant is ensured.

Accommodation is fully equipped. The amenities include a washing machine, tumble dryer, coffee maker, toaster, hairdryer, and more.

Price does not include

Meals other than breakfast (the accommodation features a kitchen for self-catering). But within walking distance in the surrounding area, there are also cafes and restaurants, just as in Leknes, through which we pass almost every day.

Any admission fees or tickets, and air travel.

Detailed itinerary of the photo expedition

Are you interested in the detailed itinerary of the photo expedition? Do you want to know where we will be shooting on the third day, what we will have for dinner on the fourth day, where we will be shooting on the fifth day, or what time we will have breakfast on the seventh day? Then you won't find that with us.

We fundamentally reject this type of sightseeing tours! We adapt our program to current weather forecast models. Based on the knowledge and experience of the lecturers, we select for shooting those locations where there are currently the greatest chances of successfully taking photos. From an organizational standpoint, this type of photo expedition is significantly more demanding than a preset "prefabricated" model of travel agencies, regardless of weather and photographers' needs. However, we organize a real photo expedition. Our goal is for each participant to take as many photos as they expect and envision.