Ateliers et voyages photo

If the weather is clear and aurora activity is forecast, then the Northern Lights (or Aurora Borealis) can be seen in Iceland from late August until the beginning of April. Generally, you will have the chance to see them during any one of our autumn or winter photo tours.

Ice caves are accessible from mid November until the end of March. Your best bet to see an ice cave is to join any one of our winter photo tours. Check out our Ultimate Guide to Photographing Ice Caves.

Puffins nest in Iceland from the middle of May and fly away from the island at the beginning of September. You will be able to see them during our Midnight Sun summer photo tours. Here are the best places to photograph puffins Iceland.

The Midnight Sun is a natural phenomenon that occurs during the summer months, from around June to August. During this period, there is daylight even at midnight, with the sun being visible for almost 24 hours. Find out why Iceland is the perfect place for Midnight Sun photography.

There are around 4-5 hours of daylight during mid-winter in Iceland, from November until March. Here are 8 things you need to know about photographing Iceland in winter.

It all depends on what you want to photograph – whether that's the Northern Lights, the Midnight Sun and everything in between! Here is some information on the best seasons to travel to Iceland and what you can photograph during those months.

It can get very cold during winter in Iceland, particularly when you are standing around at night waiting for the Northern Lights. Temperatures can range from an average low of around -2 degrees Celsius (28.4 Fahrenheit) to an average high of 3 degrees Celsius (37.4 Fahrenheit). Here is some information on what to wear for winter photo tours.

The weather in Iceland during summer can fluctuate from very warm to very cold. It's best to bring along thin layers which you can change at a moment's notice. Here is a guide on what to wear for a summer photo tour in Iceland.

We recommend that you bring a DSLR camera, several interchangeable lenses, filters and a tripod. Check out our list of the best camera gear recommendations for photography in Iceland. 

Iceland is one of the best destinations in the world for drone photography. In addition, our photography workshops and tours in Iceland are drone-friendly. However, you will still need to pay attention to the rules and regulations with regard to flying your drone.