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Dion

Dion Hitchcock is a landscape photographer based in the UK.

Daniel

Daniel was born in the Moscow area, Russia. After graduating from art school he studied at Moscow’s institute of Physics and Technology, which pointed him toward a career as an optics physicist. During his studies he developed expertise not only in physics, but in mountain climbing and hiking. He regularly led tourist groups during the holidays through the Russian mountains. Right after graduation he became a guide of photo workshops and chief editor of Continent Expedition magazine, a publication about travel and adventures all over the world. Daniel has received several awards in photogra

Albert

Albert is a Dutch photographer with an extreme passion for landscape photography. He aims to capture places and certain moments in the best way possible by using his own vision and unique style. His style consists of strong vibrant, sometimes fairytale like images in which he expresses himself. Albert has a background in Design, Video and Animation. He has worked for himself his whole life and has as a Master Degree in Multimedia & Entertainment Technology. Albert loves to travel. Next to photo tours and workshops he likes to explore the world on his own or with friends. He has a passion for

Einar

Einar Páll Svavarsson is an Icelandic Political Scientist turned travel guide and landscape photojournalist. Einar Páll has been interested in landscape photography for decades and taken thousands of photos all over Iceland. In summer and winter, by the coast and in the highland, in canyons, by waterfalls, close to erupting volcanos as well as top of freezing cold glaciers. In addition to photographing natural wonders, Einar also regularly takes photos of the peaceful and beautiful small fishing villages around Iceland as well as his beloved hometown Reykjavík. Einar Páll has traveled extens

Iurie

Iurie Belegurschi is a renowned landscape photographer based in Iceland and the founder of Iceland Photo Tours.

Edwin

Edwin Martinez is spreading his wings and taking his unique photographic talents to the world’s iconic landmarks. After years perfecting his craft in his homeland, he begins his journey of creating icons out of icons – his travels take him to the world’s landscape photography meccas and it is in these places that he creates new masterpieces. At the heart of this is the artist’s inherent desire to test himself by photographing beyond the comfort of home and the usual. Edwin is drawn to the challenge of shooting landscapes in different topographies, seasons and weather conditions – landscapes

Mads

A teacher of education with a master degree in educational philosophy. Mads is specializing in fine art landscape photography and video editing but works with other genres of photography too. He started out as a photographer in 2011 and his experience with video editing goes back to 2002.“I find my inspiration all over the world but I am especially drawn to the nordic, cold and harsh yet awe inspiring beautiful nature.I am a child of the postmodern era. I have grown up with action movies such as Armageddon, The Rock and Batman, fantasy movies such as Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, Avatar a

Kerry

Kerry is an award winning scenic and environmental photographer with a passion for the Arctic and the environment. His artwork can be seen in numerous commercial installs, public galleries, international publications and private art collections. His unique vision for the outdoors and the environment can now be seen through the Arctic Arts Project, a collection of photographic images representing change in the arctic. The project has evoked a passionate global response from educators, scientists, artists and photographers alike. Kerry is based out of Denver, in the United States, and has spen

Julien

Julien Grondin, known as « Beboy » on social media is a French landscape photographer. He was born and grew up in Reunion island. He is 37 year old and has a serious background in graphics and design industry making understanding color management, compositions, and editing photo is an easy task for him. Julien traveled full-time during 5 years to fully live his passion for landscape photography, exploring Asia, Europe, and the US as well. Now based in France, Julien is particularly well known for his lavender photos. Indeed, every year, for 5 years now, he keeps exploring every corner of Pro

Siggi

Siggi was born in Iceland and has spent most of his photography career in this paradise.During his time as a photographer, he early on found that his passion lies with photographing the beautiful landscapes and nightscapes of Iceland. One of his favorite activities is being out, chasing the northern lights and thinking of new ways to top his shots. He has won multiple awards for his work, both locally and internationally, especially for his photos of the Aurora Borealis. Sigurdur has also written a book on the subject to aid everyone in getting the perfect shots of Lady Aurora and held nights

Serena

Home is where the heart is. Hailing from the quiet, leafy surrounds of south-east Australia, Serena is an award-winning photographer, author and journalist who currently leads a nomadic lifestyle whereby her camera rules the roost. This worldly traveler is the host of one-to-one and group photography workshops both in Australia and abroad, which have an emphasis on storytelling within the landscape – connecting with the land and immersing oneself in the rhythms and dangers associated with the living presence of this world. Well-known for her uniquely romantic photographic style and love for t

Raymond

Raymond is an award-winning photographer with a worldwide reputation. Known for his magnificent landscape photos, his career took off in 2011, when he was voted as ‘Best Nature Photographer’ by one of Europe’s largest online photo communities. One of his photos was even elected as one of the best photos in the 10 years history of the organization. Raymond’s work has featured in various publications, from books to newspapers and magazines, and he actively takes on assignments for publishers and advertising agencies. These days he works as a nature photographer, mostly leading expert tours acr

Michael

Michael has a decade of experience in professional photography and filmmaking. He’s always had a creative streak,from childhood comic strip doodling and lego towers, to the iconic landscape photography he specialises in today. He has been commissioned by huge international clients, including Nike, Samsung, Verizon, Disney, BMW and Google. You can find his work published in National Geographic, Wired Magazine, Huffington Post and The Weather Channel.

Kathleen

Kathleen Croft is a travel and landscape photographer. She spends most of her time in the field photographing fresh and unspoiled areas. Traveling to many remote areas of Greenland over the last number of years, she is always exploring and happy to share the adventures that she finds while photographing glacial recession and the effects of climate change. She holds degrees in Science and Biology. Her work can be viewed in publications such as National Geographic, Landscape Photographer, and Outdoor Photographer to name a few.

Jon

Jón is a native Icelander, pro landscape and nature photographer, loves the northern lights and tries different technic capturing them - panorama, vertorama and time lapse. Jón started taking photography seriously 10 years ago and since then he has held numerous exhibitions all over Iceland and published two photo books. He has been recognised and awarded internationally for his work. His pictures has been published all over the world in newspapers, magazines and various books. Jón has a great passion for photography and travelling, he attempts to highlight interesting landscape, nature and

Felix

Felix Röser is a professional Landscape- and Advertising Photographer based in Nuremberg, Germany. Since he started his own business as a freelance photographer four years ago, his pictures were published in several magazines around the globe, such as the Redbull Adventure online magazine or the Digital SLR Photography Magazine. He also had several exhibitions, one of them in the Bavarian Ministry of Finance and Home. With the money of his first job as a self-employed photographer he made a dream come true. He booked flight to Iceland and went on a single backpacking-tour all around the isla

Páll

Páll Jökull is an Icelandic photo guide and a professional landscape photographer with high knowledge of photography, photogenic places and the history of Iceland. Wether you are an amateur or working professional photographer the benefits of hiring someone "in the know" with local knowledge is a very wise investment. Páll is easy going and friendly and all his photography tours are customized to meet your specific needs in a small group of 2-4 people in all seasons. Páll has recently published a photo book, A portrait of Iceland, with a collection of vertical shots of Iceland and has also s

Perri

Professional freelance photographer Perri Schelat is an award-winning landscape and nature photographer with a passion for the natural world. Perri resides in Washington State; she is an adventurer and nature enthusiast who invests in experiences and lives life to its fullest. Perri is an educator, writer and speaker, sharing her work and knowledge of photography and inspiring like-minded photographers. Perri’s work has been published in popular magazines and books, as well as, being used for advertising, exhibits and has received numerous awards. Perri’s background and pursuit of her craft,

Kaspars

There’s no doubt that immersing oneself in nature with a camera can reinvigorate the soul. For Kaspars, this has become a lifetime passion that he pursues all across the rugged and pristine landscapes of Iceland. For this intrepid explorer, there is nothing more exciting than to get off the beaten track, traversing the last remnants of wilderness left to be discovered in this world. His enduring belief is that there are still many grand scenes in Iceland that are yet to be photographed; his sense for adventure is a testament to the energy that he puts into finding them. With an intimate know

Bragi

Bragi Kort comes from a long line of photographers. His grandmother was for example the first person to open a photo studio in Hafnarfjörður at times when cameras were as rare as cars. Worked as a sales manager for pro audio for many years selling microphones to broadcasters and other video enthusiasts. He has always been interested in photography and started in landscape photography in 2008 and has since then been taking photos non stop and working as a freelance photographer along with previous job until 2015 when he got all the required licences for himself and his jeep to become a full tim

Andrea

Andrea Pozzi is an adventurer and a landscape photographer based in Bormio, an alpine jewel of Italy. Since an early age, he has always been fascinated by distant lands, places where contact with nature is fundamental and where civilisation has been unable to take root. The excitement behind a new experience, a new landscape or a new encounter is what gives him life; the growing desire for discovery, which becomes stronger with every new journey, has given birth to his own personal photographic (but not only) project, "Forgottenlands". Andrea's camera has taken him to the wild and remote

Alban

Alban grew up on the shores of southwest France, and could easily have spent a lifetime enjoying the waves were it not for his passion for photography. After leaving the French coast behind he began to focus on landscapes, and now feels a deep connection and sense of freedom when out in the wild capturing nature’s finest sights. With that in mind it’s no surprise that he is currently based in Iceland. Although self-taught, Alban is highly skilled with post-processing techniques and covers many of his secrets in his personal classes. Despite this, he is insistent that his photography talents

Felix

Felix Inden is a professional photographer based in Cologne, Germany.His focus lays on the wild and majestic landscapes of northern scandinavia.His approach to photography is emotionally driven, as he combines the passion for the wilderness, beeing outside and feeling nature with everything it brings, portraying these in a personal way.He wants to capture a places feeling, mood and aura and let it speak for itself. Lately, his work has been recognized in international awards and it´s published in different magazines and newspapers. He has always been a night owl, so it is no surprise, that t

Anton

Anton Agarkov is a travelling photographer and journalist with more than ten years of shooting experience. Anton shoots mostly landscape and travel stories and organises photography workshops and expeditions in Russia and Central Asia in which he spends more than 200 days a year. His outmost interest lies in the territories of natural parks and reserves as well as hard to reach territories. Anton has vast experience in shooting in harsh weather conditions such as snow and sandstorms, extreme cold and heat. He is a Tamron ambassador in Russia and pro-rider for Marmot Russia, working on a regu

Kah-Wai

Dr. Kah-Wai Lin is a landscape photographer based in New Jersey, USA. His works have appeared in numerous publications and exhibitions worldwide. To date, Dr. Lin has received over 50 honor titles conferred by photographic organizations worldwide. Further, Dr. Lin won over 150 awards at international photographic contests, including multiple gold medals. Most notably, Dr. Lin was awarded the 1st place at the International Photography Award 2015 and 2nd place at the Photographic Society of America Who’s Who World Ranking of Photographic Exhibitor 2016. Dr. Lin was appointed as Artist-in-Resid

Stefan

Stefan Hefele is a landscape photographer from southern Germany. The trained commercial photographer lives there with his family in a little quiet town. From his home base he travels all over the world. His weakness for Nordic landscapes is hard to miss. In his portfolio some of the best Northern European Locations are found such as Iceland, Northern Norway and Finland. The renowned landscape photographer is represented by his broad portfolio in many well-known publishers and international campaigns. With the prestige project "Mountains 2016", he can call an Calendar from GEO his own. Stefan

Arild

Arild Heitmann is a leading photographer based in the north of Norway, and lives a quiet life in the small town close to the Lofoten Islands. In many ways his stature in the world of photography belies his hometown, but at the same time it makes a lot of sense. Arild grew up in a remote part of Norway and his connection to the mountains is what led him into photography in the first place. He has explored northern Norway extensively, both as a photographer and a sports angler. Arild is best known for his photos of the Aurora Borealis. In fact, he was one of the first photographers, if not the

Stian

Stian Klo is an award-winning fine art nature and landscape photographer from Harstad, Norway. He is also co-founder, along with Arild Heitmann, of Lofoten Tours. Some of his best work has been published in several noteworthy publications, including the prestigious National Geographic, Outdoor Photographer Magazine, Landscape Photography Magazine and N-Photo. A number of his photos have been licensed out to companies such as Apple, Nike and Iceland Air for use in global marketing campaigns. Creative from a young age, Stian sees travelling and exploration as a kind of therapy. Look hard enoug

Thomas

Thomas Vikre is a Danish / Norwegian award-winning photographer based in the Faroe Islands, his work consists primarily of landscape, travel & fine art photography, but he also does a substantial amount of commercial work for local companies. Thomas also guides for private clients, groups and photo tour companies visiting the Faroe Islands and has rapidly become a reference in the isles. Earlier in his professional career, he was involved in the airline & tourism industry. On a part time basis, he also worked as a production assistant on film sets and with TV commercials. In 2013 he decided t

Brynjar

Being out in nature with a camera and a tripod can be like a form of meditation – a soothing, peaceful experience that has the potential to lift you out of this world. For Brynjar Ágústsson, a native Icelandic professional landscape photographer, there is simply nothing more satisfying. A former member of the Rimmugýgur Icelandic Viking Community from Hafnarfjördur, Brynjar is acquainted with even the most hidden corners of Iceland and knows every magical location like the back of his hand. This former parachute jumper, windsurfer and mountain guide has amassed a wealth of experience from gu

Christian

Christian Hoiberg is a full-time Norwegian Landscape & Nature Photographer with a passion to teach. His journey with photography started at the age of 15, when he bought his first DSLR camera after working at a electronic retailer. Just like most people, he began without understanding the camera, and happily used the "automatic" settings. For years he took pictures just for fun but eventually felt the urge to improve and understand how to properly use the camera. After learning manual mode and how to get the best out of the camera, his passion grew even bigger and he realised that this is wh

Lorenzo

Lorenzo Nadalini is a professional landscape photographer. He loves to enjoy and feel the essence of the place he visits and his dream has always been to explore and capture special moments. His photography journey started a long time ago, at the age of ten with a film camera, when he left without a return ticket. After so many years he keeps devoting time and energy researching the best shooting and modern post-processing techniques for landscape photography and more. Graduated in Economics, after some years in tax and business recovery services, he turned his great hobby into his current j

Christopher

Christopher Lund was born 1973 in Reykjavík, Iceland. He grew up with photography and studied mainly through working with his father Mats Wibe Lund who is well known in Iceland for his aerial photography. In 1993, he graduated from college (majoring in Natural Sciences) and moved to Trondheim, Norway, where he worked as a photographer and a lab technician at Melhuus A/S. Between 1994 and 1998, he continued to work with his dad and was responsible for both analog and digital processing in his company. Between 1998 and 1999, he moved to Viborg in Denmark to study photography at Medieskolerne. W

Luis

Adventurer and endless dreamer. Luis is a Costa Rican photographer, graphic designer, blogger, speaker and expert traveler. Founder and director of ToTheWonder® the biggest adventure photography blog and photo tour operator in Costa Rica and Central America. Brand ambassador for Patagonia, Petzl, La Sportiva, Sea To Summit and Trangoworld. Luis is known for capturing the spectacular landscapes of the world with an original emotional approach. He currently leads international photography tours through his educational programme ToTheWonder Workshops based in Costa Rica, and continuously collab

Dennis

Dennis Polkläser, born in 1983 and based in Germany, is an award-winning photoartist and workshop educator with focus mainly on landscape photography. With his art and his style of photography he is always aiming to express his fascination and passion for the wild and primal regions of this planet and to capture the beauty of nature. Dennis preferred motives are scandinavian landscapes in combination with an expressive mood of the light and dramatic weather situation. He has already achieved several successes in international photography contests and his work has been published in various me

Marco

Marco Grassi, born and raised in the northwest of Italy, is a self-taught and award-winning photographer focused on landscape and travel photography. His work has been internationally published and has reached millions of people from all over the world. Sponsored by "LEE Filters" and "Hilleberg - The Tentmaker" he is also a brand ambassador for "500px". At the young age of 23 Marco has completed his round-the-world trip and today, several countries later, he defines himself a true travel addict. His goal with photography is to make you wonder and inspire you to go see those amazing places yo

Pedro

Pedro is a Portuguese landscape photographer based in Slovakia but you’ll often find him chasing the light in the most beautiful mountains, forests, and fjords of Europe. Favoring the cold landscapes and the raw nature of northern Europe, the weather does not stop him from going after the perfect shot — be it the northern lights in the Lofoten Islands, a mountain in Patagonia or a powerful waterfall in Iceland. When not traveling the world with his camera, Pedro is found back home helping others improve their photography and editing skills through personalized one-to-one online courses.

Dmitry

Dmitry is a photographer, traveler and polar guide. He was born in Moscow(Russia) and has loved photography since his childhood. Being a physicist by training, he started working at Russian space science program, then served in the military. After dismissal, he established a well-known IT company. Dmitry traveled and photographed 112 countries so far. His five personal photo exhibitions attracted more than a million people. Dmitry is a winner of many photo contests such as: EPSON Int'l Pano Awards, Global Arctic Awards, Trierenberg SC, B&W Spider Awards, Int'l Photography Awards, In

Óli

Oli is a native Icelander, family man, professional photographer and a guide. Born in 1972, Oli grew up in Reykjavik and his enthusiasm for photography was obvious early on. Oli took a keen interest in computer technology and laid the camera for rest for a few years. After working in the advertising business in Iceland for many years Oli decided to make his increasingly time demanding hobby his career. Oli has published work in e.g. books, websites, magazines and newspapers and has expert knowledge in landscape photography. Oli has been a Photo Guide for quite a few years now with great succ

Örvar

An mountain adventurer since his teenage years. On his many trips to the Icelandic mountains and wilderness the photographer became obsessed with capturing the raw beauty of the places he visited. Over the years he has captured Iceland’s most wild places on his camera from the colorful and never ending midsummer arctic sunset to the inspiring displays of northern lights in winter. Örvar has won multiple international awards for his photos and has been running a photo gallery in central Reykjavík since 2008.

Federico

Federico Penta freelance photographer from Rome, Italy. Traveller and photographer specialized in landscapes. Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and postgraduated with a Master of Science in Marketing. Passionate about traveling,he’s discovered the affection for photography during his Economic studies. Learning as a self-taught and from famous professional photographers he specialized into landscapes, cityscapes and travel photography. His works have been published in some of the most important photography magazines such as “Digital Photo” and “Digital SLR Photography”. He’s cu

Ozzo

Ozzo is a talented commercial and landscape photographer from Reykjavik where he operates his company Ozzo Photography. He merges his lifelong passion of photography with traveling around Iceland and all around the world. His images of winter scapes and night photography have been widely recognised in both local and international media. Óli has a reputation for going the extra mile to get good shots and he can share some good stories of a freezing temperatures, crocodiles in the water with him or where he has almost been inside an erupting volcano. "As a photographer, I put my heart and sou

Cristiana

Cristiana is a landscape photographer based in Italy.

Christian

Christian is a man of many interests, but landscape photography has become his passion and calling after spending much of his life as a professional marketer for multinational conglomerates engaged in fast moving consumer goods. A non-conformist, Christian spent much of the start of his professional photography career discovering the diverse landscapes of New Zealand. While most of his counterparts in his native Philippines spent much time travelling inland, he saw an opportunity at the onset to take his talents direct to the global stage. He led the first groups of landscape artists from his

Patrick

Patrick Marson Ong is a talented photographer specialising in the capture of incredible landscapes that highlight the best of Mother Nature. Patrick’s passion for photography is in his blood, rooted in vivid childhood memories with his father, who was a keen film maker. He enjoys continuing the family tradition, and loves nothing more than bringing home amazing photographs from his travels to share with friends and relatives. He also lives for the challenges of capturing timeless photography. Getting up before dawn for a sunrise shoot, venturing out into the wilderness, braving subarctic temp

The Colourful Mountains of Landmannalaugar are a Photographers’ Paradise

There are several places in Iceland where you can capture a fascinating landscape — landforms and natural wonders that display stunning motifs and give you unique photos. From the coastline up to the mountains, there are a variety of places and natural gems to photograph all over this volcanically active island. But of all the landscape flora we have in Iceland, some places are still more interesting than others. These places are packed with ingredients for the perfect photo and seem to call out to the camera at every step you take. One such place is Landmannalaugar. Located in the Icela

Interview with Landscape Photographer Julien Grondin

Sometimes, seeing the beauty in your everyday surroundings can be difficult – this is not so for travel and landscape photographer, Julien Grondin, who has made his name in the very place that he calls home. Hailing from France, this digital artist is well-travelled though these days, has become a proponent of exploring locations closer to home and shedding new light on familiar places. This month, we caught up with Julien to discuss the virtues of patience in landscape photography, the importance of focusing beyond the gear, as well as finding inspiration in planning. Croatia. Photo by

Interview with Icelandic Landscape Photographer Bragi Kort

Photography is not something that you can just pick up and do; it requires dedication to learning and a commitment to developing your own personal style over time. Icelandic photographer and Iceland Photo Tours guide Bragi Kort is no stranger to the difficulties that photography can entail. From a young age, he has honed his craft well enough to now become the master who teaches others. There is nothing that Bragi enjoys more than to combine his passion for photography with assisting others to capture the beauty of Iceland with this intriguing artform. This month, we sat down with Bragi to t

Interview with Landscape Photographer Kaspars Dzenis

It is not uncommon for people to fall in love with Iceland, but for Iceland Photo Tours guide, Kaspars Dzenis, this love has manifested in a much more profound way. Originally from Latvia, the courageous landscape photographer found himself relocating to the rugged and pristine island nation in 2012. What followed since has been an adventure in the making. Having put great effort into learning as much as possible about the Icelandic language, customs and culture, Kaspars currently has the know-how to navigate through tricky situations and delights in sharing his insider’s knowledge wit

Interview with Renowned Landscape Photographer Perri Schelat

Being surrounded by nature is an intensely calming and meaningful experience. For Perri Schelat, it helps her to understand what is important in life. Residing in Washington State, this adventurer and nature enthusiast is dedicated to educating others and sharing her work and knowledge of photography to inspire like-minded photographers. With a decade of experience behind her in photographing around the USA, Canada and Iceland, Perri has become one of the newest additions to the Iceland Photo Tours team. This month, she sat down with us to talk about the importance of learning, pre-visualisa

Interview with Landscape Photographer Raymond Hoffman

This month, we had the pleasure of sitting down with one of our amazing photography guides at Iceland Photo Tours, none other than Raymond Hoffman! Based in Iceland, Raymond is an expert in photographing the magnificent nature of the Nordic nations. This award-winning photographer has had his work featured in various publications, from books to newspapers and magazines, and actively takes on assignments for publishers and advertising agencies. We caught up with Raymond to talk about how it came to be that he is living in Iceland today, what kind of skills are required of a photography guide

Landscape Photographer Spotlight: Interview with Sigurður William Brynjarsson

As with all subjects, theory combined with creativity is what leads to innovation. That said, to produce truly great photography, one must understand the art and science behind it. For Iceland Photo Tours guide Sigurður William Brynjarsson, photography isn’t just about the practice itself, but in connecting with others and being closer to nature. Born and raised in Iceland, this Viking spends his days devising new ways to top each and every one of his existing shots. A published author, he has written a book on photographing the Northern Lights and is an accomplished educator, havi

This is Why Everyone Wants to go to Iceland

Iceland is booming. More than 2 million tourists visit Iceland every year. This comes as no surprise. As I am regularly guiding tours in Iceland I have visited the country quite some times over the years and the beauty of the country is simply out of this world. The moment you step out of Reykjavik is the moment you enter some a fantasy movie with beautiful scenery on ever corner. For the people that have not visited Iceland yet, here are a bunch of images that just might convince you :) See also: 9 Best Places for Landscape Photography in Iceland Iceland has an Insane Coastli

Falling in Love with Iceland

It was a regular day back in June of 2012, I was having some drinks with a couple of my best buddies talking photography. We had always planned a trip to visit Iceland, for one reason or another our plans always had to be pushed back as we initially wanted to go October of 2011. I fell in love with Iceland. Photo by: 'Christian Lim'. See also: Summer Workshops in Iceland After a couple of beers mixed with some hard drinks, I said “You know what, we should just do it.” Book it tonight. The rest was history, we booked an 8 day tour with Iurie Belegurschi, whom I met the

Photographing Ice in Iceland

I have found that, in my many journeys to Iceland, photographing the ice tends to drive my passion like no other landscape. The ever-changing colours, shapes, and luminosity of the ice, create a primal force of nature that continually draws me deeper into each scene. The glacial lagoons of the Vatnajökull ice cap- Fjallsárlón and Jökulsárlón are a photographer’s paradise. They are easily accessible, yet because of the kinetic existence of the glacier they are never the same. They are a definite bucket list location for any photographer.

Interview with Icelandic Landscape Photographer Páll Jökull Pétursson

There is nothing more inspiring than being able to do what you love, apart from loving what you do. For Icelandic landscape photographer Páll Jökull Pétursson, being able to work as a photography guide in a professional capacity not only drives his motivation but also feeds his creativity. With a wealth of local knowledge under his belt, this family man and published author has made it his career to share his expertise with others during their time in Iceland… and there is nobody else better to welcome you into the fold. This month, we had a chat with Páll to

Interview with Landscape Photographer Felix Röser

For some, landscape photography is a way of life. For Felix Röser, it hasn’t been easy paving his way in this genre, though it has led to a certain happiness that he has been unable to attain elsewhere. Based in Germany, this humble photographer picked up his first camera at the age of 14 and went freelance in a professional capacity only a few years ago. An apprenticeship in commercial photography soon evolved into a deep passion for capturing nature around the world. These days, Felix is an avid photo guide for Iceland Photo Tours, though he continues to explore the environment

Interview with Icelandic Landscape Photographer Jón Hilmarsson

Sometimes, it can be difficult to reflect the true beauty of nature… particularly with so many different styles of processing and art forms available in the world today. However, for Icelandic photographer and Iceland Photo Tours guide Jón Hilmarsson, it comes as an unwritten matter of course. Having held numerous photographic exhibitions all over Iceland, this well-published artist has stayed committed to his own principles and sense of style. This month, he sat down with us to discuss his pathway into photography, as well as the importance of achieving something new by making

Interview with Landscape Photographer Kathleen Croft

Not everyone can say that they spend their lives doing what they love but for Iceland Photo Tours photography guide, Kathleen Croft, that dream is a reality. This travel and landscape photographer spends most of her time in the field photographing fresh and unspoiled areas, travelling to many remote areas such as Greenland. Kathleen is always exploring and happy to share her adventures as she documents the glacial recession and effects of climate change in the Arctic. With degrees in Science and Biology, as well as a strong background in analogue photography, Kathleen is truly one-of-a-kind

Interview with Award-Winning Landscape Photographer Michael Shainblum

This month, we caught up for a tête-à-tête with remarkable timelapse artist, filmmaker and photographer, Michael Shainblum! Based in the USA, Michael is one of the most prolific contemporary landscape photographers of today. He is constantly challenging the boundaries of his creativity and has sought to hone his expertise in everything from capturing the beauty of the night sky to the inspiring range of timelapse work that he specialises in at present. The ability to be both dynamic and versatile – in field and out – has seen this visual artist being commission

Travelling to Greenland for Photography

As I write this blog, I am on an Air Greenland flight from Ilulissat to Nuuk and have just been informed by the captain that we are in a holding pattern, as the weather in Nuuk has deteriorated, and we are unable to land. Such is travel in Greenland. Greenland.com currently has an internet campaign running, #GreenlandPioneer, that seeks those traveling to Greenland to post images and stories of their journeys. I would submit that this is a rather accurate portrayal of travels to this amazing country, and that being a Pioneer is part of the reality, and part of the fun. In

9 Unbelievable Photographs of Ice Caves in Iceland

Ice caves in Iceland are a dream of most landscape photographers. If you've seen photos of them before, then no doubt you will likely want to visit one yourself. Before you enter one though, it's important to know how they are formed, ways in which to stay safe when entering an ice cave, and what kinds of photos you can expect to get when you do take the plunge and head into an ice cave deep within Iceland's Vatnajökull National Park. So without further ado, let's dive into the wonderful world of Iceland's incredible ice caves. See also: 4 Day Northern Lights & Ice C

Photos of Iceland from the Sky

Everyone knows that Iceland has amazing landscapes throughout the whole country. But Iceland doesn’t only look beautiful from the ground. It also looks incredible from the sky. On a recent flight, I had the opportunity to expand my aerial photography portfolio and focused on mostly top down images. Photographing top down is not easy. The landscapes look completely different than you’re used to. It’s like seeing a whole new world. New ‘paintings’ go by every second and you have to be quick to capture them properly. Rivers, ground textures, valleys... they all

My Experience on a Photo Workshop With Iceland Photo Tours

For several years, I have realised that I was not only taking photographs whilst travelling but starting to define my travels and destinations based upon whether they would be suitable for my photographic interests. This is how it came about that I considered joining a photo workshop to take my photography another level higher. So in February 2016, I decided to explore Iceland with a perspective on winter. During my research, I stumbled upon information in relation to Iceland Photo Tours. A brief look at the portfolio of its founder, Iurie Belegurschi, as well as the cool team of brilliant pho

A Life-Changing Experience In Iceland

Although I was born and raised in Denmark, visiting Iceland has always felt like coming “home”. My first visit to Iceland as a photographer was in the fall of 2015, where my adventures began in the east. I had spent three days on the ferry from my home country and I was hungry to start photographing. Having been accustomed to the flatness of the Danish landscapes, my visit to Iceland seemed somewhat out of this world! I felt a mix of freedom, joy and creativity, which I had never experienced before. Northern Lights over Kirkjufell. Photo by: 'Mads Peter Iversen'. See also:

Females in Landscape and Nature Photography

Landscape photography has always been one of the most, if not the most popular branch of photography. It has a universal appeal, allowing viewers to feel carried to places and landscapes that they might never otherwise have the chance to see. Unfortunately, it is a fact that there are very few female landscape photographers in the industry, rather definitely only a few ‘recognised’ female landscape photographers. While women have made huge progress in certain fields of this historically male-dominated environment, we are still lagging behind as far as the landscape photography genr

A Beginner's Guide to Aerial Photography in Iceland

Are you afraid of heights? Don’t be. Aerial photography can be really daunting and intimidating at first, but if you let your fear get the best out of you, you are bound to miss out on a lot. There is so much to see in Iceland from the sky. What's more, the landscape looks completely different from up there than it does with your feet planted firmly on the ground. There are so many reasons that you should get up in the air for photography in Iceland and in this article, I'll explain exactly why. See also: 5 Reasons Why Iceland is the Best Destination For Aerial Photography Vo

Photo Gallery of Glaciers and Ice Caves in Iceland

They are portrayed as white, empty spaces, as if something was missing. It is almost as if the landscape architect forgot to put an actual landscape in these white gaps – mountains, roads, trees, everything seems to have disappeared. On a map they are the error that the artist erased. Dead areas. Ice caves are magical. Photo by: 'Iurie Belegurschi'. See also: 10 Day Northern Lights and Ice Caves Photo Workshop in Iceland Now, Toss That Map Away! It is nonsense and unreal. Pack your bags, jump on a plane to Iceland and experience with your own eyes the wonders of ice cold gl

Photo Gallery of Bardarbunga Volcano and the Holuhraun Eruption

Bardarbunga and the Holuhraun eruption in Iceland. Iceland is known for being the Land of Ice and Fire as it has a high concentration of active volcanoes. The reason for that is its location on the mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland has about 30 active volcanic systems, of which 13 have erupted since the settlement of the island. In Iceland there are four volcanic zones; the Reykjanes Ridge, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, West and North Volcanic Zones and the East Volcanic Zone that are all connected across central Iceland with the Mid-Iceland Belt. The most catastrophic volcanic eruption in the history

Interesting Waterfalls in Iceland for Photographers

One of the first things you are bound to notice when you visit Iceland, while driving around the country and traveling from one region to another, is water—flowing in streams, creeks, and rivers down slopes and under bridges or finding its way through the neighbourhood of a small town or from the centre of a mountain. There is no dearth of water in Iceland. The small island could fulfil the water needs—domestic and industrial—of the entire population of North America or Europe. Water is a big part of the Icelandic landscape and part of the some of the most fascinating n

Háifoss is More Than One Waterfall

The second highest waterfall in Iceland is Háifoss (The High Waterfall). Fed by the river Fossá (Waterfall River), it is located at the edge of the Icelandic Highlands (usually defined as the interior area of land above 350 meters in altitude). It is a popular attraction for a good reason, especially for photographers, as both the waterfall and its surroundings are quite impressive. The fall is 120 meters and, like most waterfalls in Iceland, its volume varies between seasons. In spring and early summer, the volume is higher than in winter as the snow in the Highlands melts and

How to take great photos in bad weather

Bad weather can be annoying, especially when you go on a photography trip. You spent a lot of time and money to get to your location only to find it’s overcast and rainy most of the time. In Iceland the weather varies a lot. It can be very stormy at one part of the day and clear sky with sun the next. That’s why Iceland is so great for photography: the weather conditions can change just like that. But it does happen that some days can be completely grey and it can demotivate you to take photos. But the fact is: I sometimes love ‘bad’ weather! And with bad weathe

Interview with Daniel Kordan

Renowned landscape photographer Daniel Kordan is an explorer at heart. Having realised his passion for photography and travelling at a young age, he now spends his time sharing his vision and the many wonders of the world with people all around him. This month, we caught up with Daniel to find out how he came to be where he is today and the journey that he took to get there. Daniel also shares some insight into his workflow, camera gear and equipment with which he achieves his signature, magical style. Hello Daniel. Tell us a bit about your childhood and what life was like when you were gr

How I Took This Photo of Scotland's Most Loved Peak

A little while ago, I was excited to be returning on another photography trip to the picturesque Scottish Highlands. There was only one slight problem: I'd just fractured my leg! It was the result of an unfortunate misadventure that could have been much worse, so I counted myself lucky. However, I was due to head to Glencoe where I would meet my fellow photographer, Phil Buckle, in just a couple of days. Our photo tour of Scotland had been planned for months and suddenly, I'd found myself hobbling, grimacing, and munching on the maximum dose of over-the-counter painkillers. Well, I ha

How I Took This Photo of Scotland's Most Loved Peak

A little while ago, I was excited to be returning on another photography trip to the picturesque Scottish Highlands. There was only one slight problem: I'd just fractured my leg! It was the result of an unfortunate misadventure that could have been much worse, so I counted myself lucky. However, I was due to head to Glencoe where I would meet my fellow photographer, Phil Buckle, in just a couple of days. Our photo tour of Scotland had been planned for months and suddenly, I'd found myself hobbling, grimacing, and munching on the maximum dose of over-the-counter painkillers. Well, I ha

Interview with Daniel Kordan

Renowned landscape photographer Daniel Kordan is an explorer at heart. Having realised his passion for photography and travelling at a young age, he now spends his time sharing his vision and the many wonders of the world with people all around him. This month, we caught up with Daniel to find out how he came to be where he is today and the journey that he took to get there. Daniel also shares some insight into his workflow, camera gear and equipment with which he achieves his signature, magical style. Hello Daniel. Tell us a bit about your childhood and what life was like when you were gr

How to take great photos in bad weather

Bad weather can be annoying, especially when you go on a photography trip. You spent a lot of time and money to get to your location only to find it’s overcast and rainy most of the time. In Iceland the weather varies a lot. It can be very stormy at one part of the day and clear sky with sun the next. That’s why Iceland is so great for photography: the weather conditions can change just like that. But it does happen that some days can be completely grey and it can demotivate you to take photos. But the fact is: I sometimes love ‘bad’ weather! And with bad weathe

The Colourful Mountains of Landmannalaugar are a Photographers’ Paradise

There are several places in Iceland where you can capture a fascinating landscape — landforms and natural wonders that display stunning motifs and give you unique photos. From the coastline up to the mountains, there are a variety of places and natural gems to photograph all over this volcanically active island. But of all the landscape flora we have in Iceland, some places are still more interesting than others. These places are packed with ingredients for the perfect photo and seem to call out to the camera at every step you take. One such place is Landmannalaugar. Located in the Icela

Háifoss is More Than One Waterfall

The second highest waterfall in Iceland is Háifoss (The High Waterfall). Fed by the river Fossá (Waterfall River), it is located at the edge of the Icelandic Highlands (usually defined as the interior area of land above 350 meters in altitude). It is a popular attraction for a good reason, especially for photographers, as both the waterfall and its surroundings are quite impressive. The fall is 120 meters and, like most waterfalls in Iceland, its volume varies between seasons. In spring and early summer, the volume is higher than in winter as the snow in the Highlands melts and

Interesting Waterfalls in Iceland for Photographers

One of the first things you are bound to notice when you visit Iceland, while driving around the country and traveling from one region to another, is water—flowing in streams, creeks, and rivers down slopes and under bridges or finding its way through the neighbourhood of a small town or from the centre of a mountain. There is no dearth of water in Iceland. The small island could fulfil the water needs—domestic and industrial—of the entire population of North America or Europe. Water is a big part of the Icelandic landscape and part of the some of the most fascinating n

Photo Gallery of Bardarbunga Volcano and the Holuhraun Eruption

Bardarbunga and the Holuhraun eruption in Iceland. Iceland is known for being the Land of Ice and Fire as it has a high concentration of active volcanoes. The reason for that is its location on the mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland has about 30 active volcanic systems, of which 13 have erupted since the settlement of the island. In Iceland there are four volcanic zones; the Reykjanes Ridge, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, West and North Volcanic Zones and the East Volcanic Zone that are all connected across central Iceland with the Mid-Iceland Belt. The most catastrophic volcanic eruption in the history

Photo Gallery of Glaciers and Ice Caves in Iceland

They are portrayed as white, empty spaces, as if something was missing. It is almost as if the landscape architect forgot to put an actual landscape in these white gaps – mountains, roads, trees, everything seems to have disappeared. On a map they are the error that the artist erased. Dead areas. Ice caves are magical. Photo by: 'Iurie Belegurschi'. See also: 10 Day Northern Lights and Ice Caves Photo Workshop in Iceland Now, Toss That Map Away! It is nonsense and unreal. Pack your bags, jump on a plane to Iceland and experience with your own eyes the wonders of ice cold gl

A Beginner's Guide to Aerial Photography in Iceland

Are you afraid of heights? Don’t be. Aerial photography can be really daunting and intimidating at first, but if you let your fear get the best out of you, you are bound to miss out on a lot. There is so much to see in Iceland from the sky. What's more, the landscape looks completely different from up there than it does with your feet planted firmly on the ground. There are so many reasons that you should get up in the air for photography in Iceland and in this article, I'll explain exactly why. See also: 5 Reasons Why Iceland is the Best Destination For Aerial Photography Vo

Females in Landscape and Nature Photography

Landscape photography has always been one of the most, if not the most popular branch of photography. It has a universal appeal, allowing viewers to feel carried to places and landscapes that they might never otherwise have the chance to see. Unfortunately, it is a fact that there are very few female landscape photographers in the industry, rather definitely only a few ‘recognised’ female landscape photographers. While women have made huge progress in certain fields of this historically male-dominated environment, we are still lagging behind as far as the landscape photography genr

A Life-Changing Experience In Iceland

Although I was born and raised in Denmark, visiting Iceland has always felt like coming “home”. My first visit to Iceland as a photographer was in the fall of 2015, where my adventures began in the east. I had spent three days on the ferry from my home country and I was hungry to start photographing. Having been accustomed to the flatness of the Danish landscapes, my visit to Iceland seemed somewhat out of this world! I felt a mix of freedom, joy and creativity, which I had never experienced before. Northern Lights over Kirkjufell. Photo by: 'Mads Peter Iversen'. See also:

My Experience on a Photo Workshop With Iceland Photo Tours

For several years, I have realised that I was not only taking photographs whilst travelling but starting to define my travels and destinations based upon whether they would be suitable for my photographic interests. This is how it came about that I considered joining a photo workshop to take my photography another level higher. So in February 2016, I decided to explore Iceland with a perspective on winter. During my research, I stumbled upon information in relation to Iceland Photo Tours. A brief look at the portfolio of its founder, Iurie Belegurschi, as well as the cool team of brilliant pho

Photos of Iceland from the Sky

Everyone knows that Iceland has amazing landscapes throughout the whole country. But Iceland doesn’t only look beautiful from the ground. It also looks incredible from the sky. On a recent flight, I had the opportunity to expand my aerial photography portfolio and focused on mostly top down images. Photographing top down is not easy. The landscapes look completely different than you’re used to. It’s like seeing a whole new world. New ‘paintings’ go by every second and you have to be quick to capture them properly. Rivers, ground textures, valleys... they all

9 Unbelievable Photographs of Ice Caves in Iceland

Ice caves in Iceland are a dream of most landscape photographers. If you've seen photos of them before, then no doubt you will likely want to visit one yourself. Before you enter one though, it's important to know how they are formed, ways in which to stay safe when entering an ice cave, and what kinds of photos you can expect to get when you do take the plunge and head into an ice cave deep within Iceland's Vatnajökull National Park. So without further ado, let's dive into the wonderful world of Iceland's incredible ice caves. See also: 4 Day Northern Lights & Ice C

Travelling to Greenland for Photography

As I write this blog, I am on an Air Greenland flight from Ilulissat to Nuuk and have just been informed by the captain that we are in a holding pattern, as the weather in Nuuk has deteriorated, and we are unable to land. Such is travel in Greenland. Greenland.com currently has an internet campaign running, #GreenlandPioneer, that seeks those traveling to Greenland to post images and stories of their journeys. I would submit that this is a rather accurate portrayal of travels to this amazing country, and that being a Pioneer is part of the reality, and part of the fun. In

Interview with Landscape Photographer Julien Grondin

Sometimes, seeing the beauty in your everyday surroundings can be difficult – this is not so for travel and landscape photographer, Julien Grondin, who has made his name in the very place that he calls home. Hailing from France, this digital artist is well-travelled though these days, has become a proponent of exploring locations closer to home and shedding new light on familiar places. This month, we caught up with Julien to discuss the virtues of patience in landscape photography, the importance of focusing beyond the gear, as well as finding inspiration in planning. Croatia. Photo by

Photographing Ice in Iceland

I have found that, in my many journeys to Iceland, photographing the ice tends to drive my passion like no other landscape. The ever-changing colours, shapes, and luminosity of the ice, create a primal force of nature that continually draws me deeper into each scene. The glacial lagoons of the Vatnajökull ice cap- Fjallsárlón and Jökulsárlón are a photographer’s paradise. They are easily accessible, yet because of the kinetic existence of the glacier they are never the same. They are a definite bucket list location for any photographer.

Falling in Love with Iceland

It was a regular day back in June of 2012, I was having some drinks with a couple of my best buddies talking photography. We had always planned a trip to visit Iceland, for one reason or another our plans always had to be pushed back as we initially wanted to go October of 2011. I fell in love with Iceland. Photo by: 'Christian Lim'. See also: Summer Workshops in Iceland After a couple of beers mixed with some hard drinks, I said “You know what, we should just do it.” Book it tonight. The rest was history, we booked an 8 day tour with Iurie Belegurschi, whom I met the

This is Why Everyone Wants to go to Iceland

Iceland is booming. More than 2 million tourists visit Iceland every year. This comes as no surprise. As I am regularly guiding tours in Iceland I have visited the country quite some times over the years and the beauty of the country is simply out of this world. The moment you step out of Reykjavik is the moment you enter some a fantasy movie with beautiful scenery on ever corner. For the people that have not visited Iceland yet, here are a bunch of images that just might convince you :) See also: 9 Best Places for Landscape Photography in Iceland Iceland has an Insane Coastli

Landscape Photographer Spotlight: Interview with Sigurður William Brynjarsson

As with all subjects, theory combined with creativity is what leads to innovation. That said, to produce truly great photography, one must understand the art and science behind it. For Iceland Photo Tours guide Sigurður William Brynjarsson, photography isn’t just about the practice itself, but in connecting with others and being closer to nature. Born and raised in Iceland, this Viking spends his days devising new ways to top each and every one of his existing shots. A published author, he has written a book on photographing the Northern Lights and is an accomplished educator, havi

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