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.
BEHIND THE LENS Landscape Photography Expeditions & Guides
Lofoten Revealed: How to Shoot Without the Crowds — Insider Guide
Forget the generic tourist brochures. Master QEP and ZEISS Ambassador Jan Smid reveals the brutal truth about Lofoten photography, forged through 25 professional expeditions. From the technical tripod secrets at Hamnøy to the hidden ridge panoramas and the reality of Sørvågen’s waterfalls, this is the ultimate field-tested guide for photographers who demand more than just snapshots. Stop following the crowd and start mastering the Arctic light.
Aurora Borealis Photography: The Complete Field Guide
After 25+ Aurora expeditions to Lofoten, Iceland, and Alaska, Jan Smid, Master QEP, shares the complete field-tested workflow for photographing the Northern Lights — from camera settings and forecasting tools to advanced panoramic techniques that most photographers never attempt.
🌌 2026: Peak Northern Lights Year — 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.
Lofoten Islands - Dreams Come True Beyond The Arctic Circle
A practical guide to photographing Norway’s Lofoten — an Arctic paradise for landscape shooters (focení Lofoty).