I’m excited to invite you on an unforgettable photo expedition to Iceland in 2025, a dream destination for landscape photographers. This photographic journey is designed to help you capture Iceland’s stunning winter landscapes, from its frozen waterfalls and snow-covered mountains to the magical Northern Lights.

On this photo trip, we’ll focus on mastering both day and night photography, with expert guidance in capturing breathtaking panoramic shots and single images tailored to your preferences. Whether you’re photographing the winter wonderland by day or the aurora-lit skies at night, this photo tour will provide you with the essential techniques to elevate your landscape photography.

During the photo workshop, we’ll explore Iceland’s most beautiful winter locations, ensuring you have the opportunity to photograph its iconic landmarks and hidden gems alike. From the icy beauty of the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon to the dramatic Vestrahorn Mountains, every stop on this expedition will offer a unique photographic challenge and reward.

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Iceland’s winter wonder and improve your skills. Book your spot on the 2025 Winter Iceland Photography Expedition today and take your photography to new heights!

Iceland is a land of stark contrasts and natural wonders, where fiery volcanoes coexist with icy glaciers, creating a landscape that is as diverse as it is breathtaking. Its dramatic terrain boasts geysers, hot springs, waterfalls, and rugged fjords, offering visitors an array of outdoor activities and unparalleled photographic opportunities. The opportunity to witness the ethereal Northern Lights dancing across the Icelandic sky provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Iceland's unique wildlife adds a charming dimension to its wild landscapes.

We're heading to Iceland at the beginning of April. Although spring has long arrived in our latitudes, winter still reigns in Iceland. And it's a real winter. So, we can look forward to snowy landscapes, frozen waterfalls, and of course, we'll visit the ice caves. However, in April, the weather is already quite stable, so we can expect clear nights. And consequently, the opportunity to photograph the Northern Lights.

Do you think it's too late for photographing the Northern Lights at the beginning of April? Not at all. Some of my most successful Northern Lights photographs were taken precisely at the beginning of April.

Location: Iceland
Date: 31st March - 8th Apil 2025
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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Characteristics of the expedition

This will be an uncompromising expedition. Thus, we will be driving large 4x4 jeeps. Do not expect a fixed itinerary; we are not organizing a sightseeing tour but a photo expedition. Our program will be guided by forecast models, and we will go where there is currently the best chance for photos according to our expectations. And, of course, do not fear sleeping in tents. Accommodation will be of a higher standard in double rooms, with the possibility of paying an extra charge for single occupancy in a double room.

Who is the Photography Expedition For?

This photography expedition is perfect for anyone passionate about landscape photography, whether you're an experienced photographer or a beginner. Designed to enhance your skills, this photo tour will teach you advanced techniques for capturing stunning single shots and panoramic landscapes. You’ll learn how to photograph both daytime and nighttime scenes, including landscapes with stars (both static and dynamic star trails). The course covers essential techniques like exposure bracketing, advanced exposure metering, and focusing methods to ensure sharp, professional-quality images. Additionally, we’ll dive into how to capture the Northern Lights, so you can create high-quality photos ready for large-scale printing. Whether you're photographing stars or chasing the Northern Lights, this photo workshop will provide you with all the tools needed to take your landscape photography to the next level.

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 winter Iceland.
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 from the mountain peaks (weather permitting)? 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.
Complete transportation during the expedition, day and night.
Assistance with group flight tickets purchases.
Lodging. Accommodation will be of a higher standard in double rooms, with the possibility of paying an extra charge for single occupancy.

Lodging includes double rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and a living room complete with TV and other essentials. Comprehensive service is provided throughout the entire expedition. Furthermore, facilities feature a washing machine, tumble dryer, coffee machine, toaster, hairdryer, among other conveniences.

Price does not include

Dining options (the accommodations feature a kitchen for self-catering), any admission fees or tickets, and air travel. The price does not include entrance to the ice caves and other optional programs requiring a guide (such as glacier treks, etc.).

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.