Join me and co-guide Siggi “The Viking” for an epic 10 day winter photo tour in the Land of Fire and Ice!
DATES Nov 6th-Nov 15th 2024
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
-Chasing the Aurora with experienced guides
-Two days of privately guided Ice Cave photo tours
-On location photography instruction at iconic Iceland scenes
-Post processing instruction throughout trip from two professional photographers
TOUR INFO
-10 Days, 9 Nights of Exploration & Photography Instruction
-Full Accommodations in clean hotels & Transportation included
-Maximum group of 10, with 2 guides for more personal Instruction
FULL ITINERARY
DAY ONE - WEDNESDAY (11-06-24)
Reykjavik
You should plan to arrive or be in Reykjavik on this day. We will help you coordinate transportation from the airport for you to the hotel. In the evening we will have a welcome dinner where everyone will get acquainted with the other group participants. We will keep an eye on the forecast for aurora and potentially go shoot somewhere close by Reykjavik, if there is strong activity.
DAY TWO - THURSDAY (11-07-24)
Snæfellsnes
We depart Reykjavik and head to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula to chase epic conditions at a few iconic scenes including Kirkjufell Mountain, the Black Church of Budir, and Arnastapi. We will keep an eye on weather and aurora forecast and plan shooting accordingly.
DAY THREE - FRIDAY (11-08-24)
Snæfellsnes
Day three we continue to explore the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and do post processing instruction in the afternoon at our hotel. We will plan the best shooting locations in the area depending on the weather and aurora forecast. Two days in this area will provide us a second chance to shoot at locations if conditions don’t shape up for first attempt (important for iconic scenes such as Kirkjufell Mountain).
DAY FOUR - SATURDAY (11-09-24)
Golden Circle
Day four we will plan to go to the Volcano if it’s active (which is likely). If there is no activity we will head to our locations in the Golden Circle. Highlights there include Geysir, Gulfoss, and Thingvellir National Park. Plan accordingly for sunset and aurora, and go over post processing in afternoon.
DAY FIVE - SUNDAY (11-10-24)
South Coast
Day five we head to the south coast of Iceland where we will have a handful of iconic scenes to shoot including two of Icelands most popular waterfalls Seljalandsfoss, Skogarfoss, as well as an epic secret one. We will also explore our first black sands beach in Vik, visiting Reynisfjara and Dyrholaey.
DAY SIX - MONDAY (11-11-24)
Glacier Lagoon
Day six we head to our accommodations at the Glacier Lagoon where will spend a total of 3 days. Day one will consist of photographing the incredible ice formations at iconic Diamond Beach and Jökulsárlón. At night (conditions permitting) we will bounce between the Lagoon and Diamond Beach, photographing the aurora.
DAY SEVEN - TUESDAY (11-12-24)
Vatnajökull National Park
The focus of this day will be Ice Caves. We will be depart on day one of ice cave exploration with a private guide, where we will have plenty of time to take amazing photos in the cave and go over proper shooting techniques. Depending on timing we will either hit sunset or sunrise in the Lagoon area or Vestrahorn Mountain. Of course we will chase the aurora depending on strength and weather.
DAY EIGHT - WEDNESDAY (11-13-24)
Höfn
Today we spend some time at Diamond Beach or the Glacier Lagoon, as well as Stokksnes Beach, photographing the iconic Vestrahorn Mountain (hopefully with the aurora).
DAY NINE - THURSDAY (11-14-24)
Reykjavik
On day nine we will choose a sunrise location or decide to relax if we shoot aurora the whole night before. We will be making our way from the East back to Reykjavik. For our last night together we will have a departure dinner at nice restaurant and spend some time reviewing photos and editing. This is generally a special night, bonding with the people you’ve grown close to during the adventure.
DAY TEN - FRIDAY (11-15-24)
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Departure
We will not say goodbye, but “see you later” because it’s very likely we will cross paths again. Plan to depart Iceland this day from Reykjavik, unless you are staying additional time. Transportation from hotel is available via Fly Bus or taxi.
Price for the workshop is $4690 USD for Double Occupancy (shared room)
You'll have two options to sign up for the photo tour. First option is the deposit to secure your spot, with balance due 90 days before workshop. Second option is to pay full amount upfront. Pricing is based on double occupancy. Single room option is available for $5490. Please email about this request and we will provide more info. Upon signing up you will be emailed a list of all details for locations and a checklist of what to bring to be fully prepared for the workshop.
What's included: -
-Two Professional Photo guides
-Personalized Instruction - In field, and in classroom
-Transportation in a safe and comfortable vehicle
-Nine nights in clean hotels and guesthouses with private bathrooms
-All Breakfasts
-Welcome and Farewell dinner
What's not included: Any equipment - Including camera, tripods, remote shutters, computers/software.
-Snacks, lunch, and dinners (other than above mentioned).
- Alcoholic beverages and other drinks
-Flight to and from Iceland
-Visas (if needed)
-Travel Insurance
-Medical Expenses
-Transportation to and from Airport
Payment plans are available for workshops. Contact me for more info.
MEET YOUR GUIDES
Sigurður William Brynjarsson
Sigurdur William Brynjarsson (Siggi) is a photographer based in Iceland. He is currently the brand ambassador for Skylum software, NiSi Filters, FotoPro tripods Irix lenses, Vallerret Photography Gloves and is a distinguished member of the Global Elite Photographers team. He is passionate about photographing locations all around the world, but especially in his home country of Iceland.
He has won multiple awards for his work, both locally and internationally, especially for his Aurora Borealis photos and has even written a book on the subject. He has led photography workshops and tours in Iceland since 2012 with great success and rave reviews. When the days get longer, he turns his eyes towards the amazing midnight sun with golden hours that seem to stretch on forever.
Siggi is the owner and CEO of Viking International PhotoTours, a company that is registered in both Iceland and the US and is a certified tour operator by the Icelandic Tourist Board. He is also Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certified.
John Weatherby
John is a US based photographer who discovered his passion for photography while working as a waiter in college. While managing the companies social media accounts, John began to learn how to take better photos, eventually investing in a DSLR and lighting equipment. Venturing away from the hospitality industry, John began to take photos of his hometown (Tampa Bay) which immediately gained the attention of the community and affirmed that he could turn his passion into a successful career.
John started his company Weatherby Photography in 2015 and has since worked with clients such as Uber, Pepsi, and the Home Depot, to name a few.
John is most known for his vivid pictures, showcasing an “outside of the box” perspective. Aside from his fine art work, John’s specialties also include commercial, architecture and travel photography.