8 Day Summer Photography Workshop in Iceland

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Reynisfjara is considered the most famous black sand beach in Iceland.
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Description

Summary

Tour starts
Reykjavík, Iceland
Duration:
8 days
Ending place
Reykjavík, Iceland
Languages:
English
Difficulty:
Easy
Available:
June - Aug.
Minimum age:
18 years old
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Description

Secure your place on this Midnight Sun & South Coast Photo Workshop, one of our most popular tours which will expose you and your camera to the very best sights that Iceland has to offer during the bright summer months!

Get ready to chase the glorious glow of the long golden hours created by the Midnight Sun, when sunset melts seamlessly into the sunrise. We will photograph Iceland during the midnight hour and into the early mornings when we are guaranteed to have the best light and the chance to avoid the crowds! 

Experienced photo guides will help you build an amazing portfolio of midnight sun photographs and provide you with post-processing lectures and videos.

We will explore the spectacular waterfalls of Iceland’s magnificent south coast, much of which is covered by purple lupine fields. You will tiptoe around cute puffins when they return to the cliffs of Dyrhólaey to nest and capture the magical glacier lagoon, Jökulsárlón. No doubt, this summer photography tour has it all! 

Across eight memorable days, we will take in the magical landscapes and unusual lighting conditions that have made Iceland one of the world’s premier photography destinations. Led by award-winning professional photography guides, this is one of the most excellent opportunities for landscape photographers looking to bulk up their portfolio. 

Grab your gear; an Arctic summer paradise awaits! So join this brilliant photography workshop, and you too can capture the beauty of Iceland's South Coast, all under the Summer's Midnight Sun. Check availability by choosing a date.   

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Included

Professional photo guide.
Transportation in a comfortable vehicle
Accommodation in hotels and guesthouses. Rooms with private bathrooms.
Breakfast at hotels
Group dinner on day 1 and 7
Pick up in Reykjavik
Drop off in Reykjavik
Post-processing and photography lectures
Photography videos worth $1,500

Activities

Photo Tours
Photo Workshop

Map

Attractions

SeljalandsfossSeljalandsfoss
SkógafossSkógafoss
DyrhólaeyDyrhólaey
ReynisdrangarReynisdrangar
Vatnajökull National ParkVatnajökull National Park
JökulsárlónJökulsárlón
Diamond BeachDiamond Beach
BreiðamerkurjökullBreiðamerkurjökull
VíkVík
Skaftafell Skaftafell
VestrahornVestrahorn
Þingvellir National ParkÞingvellir National Park
GullfossGullfoss
GeysirGeysir
KatlaKatla
IcelandIceland

Daily itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 - Arrival in Iceland

Day one begins with your arrival at Keflavík International Airport. You will take a bus or taxi to transfer to your hotel in Reykjavík, where you will be able to relax until 7pm. At this point, you will meet your guides and group in the lobby, and head to a distinguished restaurant for a delicious dinner. Over the meal, you’ll get to know the people you’ll be spending the next week with and run through the itinerary of the adventure ahead. When you are finally feeling full and satisfied, as well as eager to get on with the photography workshop, you’ll retire to your hotel for the night.

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Day 2

Day 2 - Waterfalls & Beaches on Iceland's South Coast

On your second day, the adventure truly begins! First thing in the morning, you will board a fully customised, comfortable bus, and set off on your journey along the South Coast. This stretch of coast is one of Iceland’s most popular tourist routes, lined with fascinating features which are great for—but even better for photography! Your first subjects will be two of the country’s most famous attractions, the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. Seljalandsfoss stands at 63 meters tall and falls in a narrow cascade in front of a small cavern.  If the path is clear, you will be able to walk behind it and photograph the feature from a unique angle, framing the lush green surrounds with the falling water. Meanwhile, Skógafoss will thrill you with its powerful cascades, thundering to the earth and emitting enormous clouds of spray. If the sun is shining, rainbows will arch throughout the mist of this waterfall, allowing you to practice working with truly unusual lighting phenomena. After capturing these waterfalls, you will continue along the South Coast to Reynisfjara. The endless stretches of black sands here are stunning and the power of the Atlantic ocean is incredible dramatic. Particularly of note are the Reynisdrangar sea-stacks, which rise tall from the surface of the sea.  At the end of the day, you will retire to accommodation in the nearby, charming village of Vík.

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Day 3

Day 3 - Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon 

On day three, you will continue along the South Coast until you reach Vatnajökull National Park, a vast area that contains many of Iceland’s greatest subjects for photography. You can expect a range of subjects throughout the first part of this day, including lava landscapes, glacier tongues, waterfalls and desert-like stretches of black sands. The second part of the day will be focused on one location in particular: the mesmerising Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. Jökulsárlón is a truly beautiful place, where vivid blue icebergs break from the retreating glacier tongue Breiðamerkurjökull and slowly float across the lake towards the ocean. Each iceberg is unique and makes for fascinating photography. On warm summer days, many seals can be seen lounging around on the ice or swimming in the crystal blue water, so you’ll have an excellent chance to practice your wildlife photography! Adjacent to Jökulsárlón is the famous Diamond Beach, a stretch of black-sand coastline where icebergs wash ashore after finally reaching the ocean. Here, you will have the chance to capture sun stars and the gorgeous golden glints hitting each iceberg. You will retire for the day in the Jökulsárlón area.

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Day 4

Day 4 - Jokusarlon Glacier Lagoon II

Your sunrise shoot on day four will be conducted back at Jökulsárlón, where the lighting conditions change dramatically, allowing you to produce completely different shots. You will also head back to the Diamond Beach for another shoot here. The beauty of this corner of Iceland could warrant days of shooting, but there is more to see in the region. Your photo guides will use today to take you to lesser-known spots only they and very few others know about. These will largely be in Vatnajökull National Park, and tailored to allow you to capture the unbelievable panoramas of South Iceland as well as the largest glacier in all of Europe. You will retire for the day in the Jökulsárlón area.

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Day 5

Day 5 - Diamond Beach & Vestrahorn Mountain 

On day five of this summer photography expedition, you’ll have a sunrise shoot at the Diamond Beach. Following that, you will head even further east along Iceland’s South Coast, out of Vatnajökull National Park, to Vestrahorn mountain on the Stokksnes Peninsula. Vestrahorn can appear ominous, even under the glow of the Midnight Sun. Beneath this steep 454 metre high mountain, you will find many photogenic peaks and slopes. Foreground is the key here and the strong waves of the Atlantic Ocean crashing onto the beach can be used to frame the mountain in the background. You can photograph the mountain against the surrounding black sands, over dunes, or with epic seascapes, so a large part of this day will be spent exploring the Stokksnes Peninsula to find the perfect composition. You will stay here throughout the golden hours when Vestrahorn becomes shadowy and even more captivating. After a day of shooting at Vestrahorn, you’ll return to your accommodation.

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Day 6

Day 6 - Skaftafell Nature Reserve

On your sixth day, you will visit the spectacular Skaftafell Nature Reserve. This area is often deemed a hiker’s paradise, though it has just as much to offer the avid photographer.  Many of the landscapes and features that make Iceland internationally famous as a natural haven are found within Skaftafell's borders. Glacier tongues, lagoons, waterfalls, forests, rivers, volcanoes and lava landscapes will all present themselves to you, one subject after another. You will spend the majority of the day shooting its many sites, continuing to practice your landscape photography; by this time in the tour, you will no doubt be able to notice a marked improvement in your skills. After capturing the magic of this beautiful reserve, you will head back to the South Coast, returning to Reynisfjara beach for another golden hour shoot. You’ll retire for the day at accommodation in Vík.

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Day 7

Day 7 - The Golden Circle & Return to Reykjavik 

Day seven is your final full day of photography, and you will spend it shooting three of Iceland’s most famous sites: Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir Geothermal Area, and Gullfoss Waterfall, all on Golden Circle Route. Þingvellir is the only UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Icelandic mainland, being where the early residents formed their first parliament in 930 AD. While the history of this place is inspiring, it is the landscapes that you are likely to find most captivating. Located in a valley between the tectonic plates, you can shoot the walls that mark the edges of the continents, the lava fields that fill the area from eruptions in centuries past, and the many ravines filled with crystal clear spring water, opened by earthquakes in the area. Iceland’s largest natural lake, Þingvallavatn, also makes for a beautiful subject with its surrounding mountains. The Geysir Geothermal Area is the prime location on this photo workshop to photograph Iceland’s seething geothermal activity. The area is dotted with many fumaroles, hot springs and mud-pots, the earth is vividly coloured by the elements rising from the crust, and, of course, there are geysers on site. The largest of these, Geysir itself, is inactive, but you will have plenty of chances to shoot Strokkur, which erupts every five to ten minutes to heights which exceed twenty meters. Your final subject on this workshop will be one of Iceland’s most recognisable and renowned sites: Gullfoss waterfall. This incredible feature, the name of which translates to the ‘Golden Waterfall’, is immensely powerful, thundering in two tiers into a dramatic, ancient canyon. There are several platforms from which you can capture it. You will then return to Reykjavík for your final night.

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Day 8

Day 8 - Transfer to Keflavik Airport

Sadly, this will be your final day in Iceland. When it is time, you will make your way back to the airport and depart home or to your next destination. Until next time, revel in the photographs you have taken during your trip! We hope you enjoyed your time in Iceland. 

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What to bring

Warm, waterproof clothes
Camera and equipment. Check packing list.

Good to know

The maximum group size for this tour is 12 guests, allowing for a closer relationship with your photography guide and better photos at more remote sites. You will also receive post-processing videos from award-winning photographers worth over $1,500 and highly informative and easy-to-follow photography and post-processing lectures. The vehicles you travel in and the hotels you stay at are some of the best in Iceland. Crampons and rubber boots are free to all guests throughout the tour.

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Disclaimer

We highly recommend that you get a travel and medical insurance. Your own domestic medical insurance and private health scheme will not cover you whilst you are overseas.

The tour is always dependent on weather, as the Icelandic weather can indeed be highly unpredictable. Likewise, visits to ice caves are dependent on favorable conditions, and indeed the ice caves themselves are not permanent. When it comes to the Northern Lights, while they are most likely to be seen between September and April, there is no guarantee that they will appear on a given day.

Departure Schedule

12-19 Jun 2025- Guided by Brynjar Ágústsson

24-31 Jul 2025

7-14 Aug 2025- Guided by Kaspars Dzenis

7-14 Jun 2026 - Guided by Clément Coudeyre

12-19 Jul 2026 - Guided by Jón Hilmarsson

8-15 Aug 2026

Guides

Brynjar Ágústsson

Brynjar Ágústsson

English, Icelandic
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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 guiding countless photography tours, finding himself at his absolute best when outdoors in the wilderness with a camera in hand.

Well-versed in Lightroom and Photoshop, Brynjar’s work has been featured in many magazines, commercials and exhibitions around the world. He has a deep-rooted interest in keeping abreast with the ongoing technological and ideological advancements in photography, as well as a keen eye for composition and light.

With this Viking at the helm, you will be taken to the most epic arctic landscapes on an adventure to remember for a lifetime. Brynjar’s passion for Icelandic nature is quickly mirrored by all those who join him during every journey. Says the man himself, “In our photo tours, you are in the right place at the right time when the beauty of nature’s show begins.”

Kaspars Dzenis

Kaspars Dzenis

English, Icelandic
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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 knowledge of the Icelandic landscape and having guided countless photography workshops, Kaspars is well-versed in working with the unique and oftentimes dramatic conditions that this country has to offer.

You can rest assured that he will bring you to the most epic locations in Iceland where you’ll be able to capture the immense beauty that epitomises the Arctic. Well-accomplished in both Lightroom and Photoshop, Kaspars has an extensive understanding of complex post-processing techniques that will assist you to no bounds with unleashing your creativity and finding your own style.

His mellow outlook and easygoing, relaxed nature will have you feeling at home with your camera and your tripod in Iceland in no time.

Clément Coudeyre

Clément Coudeyre

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Born in the heart of the volcanic landscapes of Auvergne, France, Clément Coudeyre made a life-changing decision years ago to explore the world. In 2013, he traded his shirt and tie for a backpack, a camera, and a few lenses, setting off on a journey that would redefine his perspective.

Through his lens, he rediscovered the world, capturing its beauty in France, New Zealand, Iceland, and Canada. But beyond breathtaking landscapes, his travels have been enriched by the people he’s met locals and fellow wanderers who share his passion for adventure.

A restless explorer at heart, stopping is no longer an option. Each journey calls for the next, and as his gear grows heavier, so do the miles beneath his feet. With every step, he collects moments, smiles, and stories, feeling at home wherever the road takes him.

Drawn to the golden and blue hues of dawn and dusk, Clément immerses himself in photography, both in the field and in post-processing. With a graphic tablet in hand, he transforms his images, blurring the line between photography, digital art, and painting, allowing creativity to take over.

Country after country, he has come to realize that sharing is at the core of his adventures. Naturally, this passion led him to teaching, helping others turn their love for photography into a profession.

Today, Clément calls Iceland home. When he’s not capturing its raw, untamed beauty, he works as a glacier guide continuing to explore, learn, and share his vision of the world. 

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 known landmarks. Often the subject is approached during the twilight, when land and light merge together in undisclosed harmony

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