4 Day Autumn Photo Workshop in Iceland

On the second day of your adventure, you'll rise early for a sunrise session over the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. This is where large icebergs that have calved from the nearby Breiðamerkurjökull glacier float serenely, before making their way through a narrow canal towards the ocean. The lagoon is home to a variety of wildlife including sea birds and seals. It's the perfect place to whip out that telephoto lens you've been carrying around and to put it to good use! Adjacent to the glacier lagoon is the Diamond Beach, where the icebergs eventually wash ashore. Your first session shooting on this dramatic stretch of coastline may be tricky, though you'll get the hang of it soon with another opportunity to return the next day. The adrenaline rush that you'll get from weaving between the icebergs as the waves circle them and withdraw back to the ocean is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, made all the more exciting by the changing lighting conditions. They can cast a different atmosphere entirely upon this very special scene, making your images even more unique. Depending on the conditions during the day, your photo guide may take you to a few lesser known locations within the vicinity, as you make the most of the fall colours within Vatnajökull National Park. From snowcapped mountains to hidden glacier lagoons and waterfalls, there is a lot on offer so prepare to capture some truly memorable images. Possible shooting locations include the jagged mountain peaks and undulating black sand dunes at Mount Vestrahorn, as well as the glistening ice at the edge of Svínafellsjökull glacier. In the evening, if the Northern Lights dance across the night sky, you'll be perfectly placed to photograph them in all their glory as they reflect in the deep waters of the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. You'll spend your second night in accommodation within the vicinity.

On day three, you'll rise for an early-morning sunrise session back at the Diamond Beach and Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon for another opportunity to hone your craft. The exhilaration of dodging the waves whilst capturing spectacular images of the water receding around the icebergs will surely have you wide-awake in no time! Thereafter, there will be the chance to explore several sites within Skaftafell Nature Reserve and the rest of the Vatnajökull National Park. If the weather conditions were not favourable yesterday, then today may be when you revisit certain locations for a second-chance at capturing glorious images. As you make your way back to the fishing village of Vík on the South Coast, there may be the opportunity to stop off at the lush, green feather-shaped canyon known as Fjaðrárgljúfur, or to capture the waves pummelling the Reynisdrangar sea stacks from a different vantage point. In the evening, you'll train your eyes towards the skies once again, in search of the Northern Lights. You'll spend the night at accommodation in Vík.

This will be the final day of your adventure and it is sure to be packed full of photographic opportunities! After an early breakfast, you'll check out of your hotel for a sunrise session at the Reynisfjara black sand beach. From there, you'll then begin the journey back to Reykjavík, with a slight detour through the magnificent sights of the Golden Circle route, including Þingvellir, Gullfoss and Geysir. At Geysir, you'll be able to witness the very reason why Iceland is nicknamed the 'Land of Fire and Ice'. This is where hot springs bubble forth from the Earth in an exciting explosion of geothermal activity. The highlight will be that heartstopping moment when you capture the fountain geyser of Strokkur, spewing hot water up to 20 metres into the sky! From there, you'll make your way to Gullfoss. Its name translates to 'golden waterfall' and you'll soon see why. If the sun comes out, the tiers of this incredibly powerful waterfall light up in a truly magnificent way, resembling a rush of gold as the water flows down sheer cliffs into a canyon below. Eventually, you'll arrive at Þingvellir National Park, a site of historical and geological significance. Here, you'll bear witness to the incredible continental drift between the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates, characterised by a series of fissures, rivers and ponds. There are numerous compositions to be found here, including an expansive view over Þingvallavatn – a rift valley lake that is the largest natural lake in Iceland – as well as the charming Öxarárfoss waterfall, surrounded by dark cliffs. You'll reach Reykjavík by evening, just in time to head out on the town for dinner – no doubt with memory cards filled to the brim with photos to remember an amazing autumn photography adventure in Iceland!