Explore in-depth guides, technical breakdowns, and practical advice from real photo expeditions. This blog is built for photographers who want to master the craft — from camera settings and planning, to field-tested shooting methods and post-processing strategies.
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Landscape Photography Expeditions & Stories
🌌 2026 Is the Strongest Year for Northern Lights — And It Won’t Last
2026 is the strongest year of the current solar cycle for northern lights photography. After that, aurora activity will gradually decline. This article explains why now is the right time to join our aurora photo expeditions to Lofoten, Iceland or Alaska — and how we maximize your chances to photograph powerful aurora displays in the field.
🇳🇦 Why Namibia Is One of the Most Demanding Photography Destinations on Earth
Namibia is one of the most demanding photography destinations on Earth. Clean light, vast space and minimalist landscapes expose every compositional mistake. This article explains why Namibia reveals the real difference between standard photo workshops and true photo expeditions — and why that difference matters for photographers who want to grow.
📸 Alaska Photo Workshop vs Photo Expedition — The TRUTH That No One Tells You
A deep and practical explanation of the real difference between a photo workshop and a true photo expedition — using Alaska as the perfect example. A full guide to technique, learning, and the hybrid system used by Jan Šmíd.
Revealing the BEST Landscape Panorama Workflow for 2025 📸
Panoramic photography isn’t just about fitting everything in — it’s about creative freedom. In this article, we reveal our 2025 landscape panorama workflow: gear, field techniques, and editing secrets for flawless, high-resolution results. Learn how we build massive, detailed images step by step — and discover why our expeditions to Madeira, Iceland, Lofoten, Dolomites, and Alaska are the best place to master it.