Who Is This Autumn Photo Expedition For? 🍂📸

Whether you’re an experienced landscape photographer or a passionate beginner, this Lofoten photo workshop is designed to skyrocket your skills. You’ll receive personal guidance from Jan Šmíd (Master QEP) and his team of certified instructors, all while shooting jaw-dropping arctic scenes — from fiery autumn tundra to the dancing Aurora Borealis.

This photography tour is ideal if you want to:

✅ Capture breathtaking single shots, panoramas, and nightscapes
✅ Learn pro techniques for Northern Lights photography and long exposures
✅ Master advanced focus, metering, exposure bracketing & focus stacking
✅ Prepare your portfolio for exhibitions or large-format printing
✅ Be part of a small, supportive group with 1-on-1 coaching

Join this Lofoten photo tour and experience the Arctic’s golden season like never before — all while taking your photography to the next level!

🗺️ What Will We See During the Photo Tour?

Our photo trip doesn’t follow a rigid itinerary — and that’s by design (more information below). Instead, we adapt daily to the best possible light and weather conditions, so you can capture truly breathtaking landscape photos.

Outside the key golden-hour and aurora shoots, we explore the best of Lofoten: charming fishing villages, wild beaches, mountain viewpoints, and hidden coastal gems. You'll experience both the world-famous icons and the off-the-beaten-path locations that most travelers miss.

We also incorporate opportunities for documentary-style photography and casual sightseeing, ensuring the journey is not just productive but unforgettable.

📍Highlights you may experience during the expedition include:

• 🏘️ Reine & Hamnøy – postcard-perfect red cabins and dramatic fjord landscapes

• 🏡 Sakrisøy – picturesque yellow rorbuer nestled under towering peaks

• 🌑 Skagsanden Beach – iconic black-sand beach with wave patterns

• 🏖️ Uttakleiv & Haukland – two of the most photogenic beaches in Northern Norway

• 🌊 Unstad Beach (optional hike) – famous surf spot with dramatic scenery and hiking nearby

• 🌉 Fredvang Bridges – leading lines, curves, and mountain-framed vistas

• 🏘️ Nusfjord – charming UNESCO-listed heritage fishing village

• 🌊 Flakstadøy’s Wild Coastline – remote cliffs and secret coves perfect for exploration

• 🏠 Å Village – the final village at the end of the road, with stunning views and atmosphere

• 🏝️ Ramberg Beach – Caribbean-like turquoise waters and wide sandy shorelines

• ⛰️ Reinebringen & Offersøykammen & Mannen & Vegen (optional hikes) – an amazing panoramic views over beaches, fjords, and peaks

• 💧 Sørvågen Waterfalls & Lakes – scenic cascades and serene alpine lakes in the dramatic Sørvågen backcountry — perfect for moody reflections and misty drama

• 🌅 Steine Area – peaceful beaches 🏖️, tidal rocks 🪨 and scattered islets 🏝️ perfect for minimalist seascapes and pastel sunset reflections

• ⛪️ Flakstad Church – 18th-century red church standing strong by the sea

• ⛪️ Gimsøy Church – small white wooden church by the sea, anchored with steel cables to withstand Arctic storms

• 🔭 Panoramic Viewpoints – including opportunities for short hikes around Reine

• 🌫️ Inland Valleys & Lakes – moody secluded areas and misty, reflective waters

• ✨ …and much more. We never reveal all our spots up front 😉 – some places are just too magical to spoil in advance. Trust us: this tour goes far beyond the guidebooks.

  Here’s a map of some locations – the list is far from complete, and the pins are only approximate:

🟢 Physically Accessible Photo Tour, Adapted to Your Fitness Level

This expedition is suitable for all levels of fitness. Most photo locations require only light walks. If you're eager for hikes to high-altitude spots, you’ll have that option. And if you prefer an easy photo workshop with accessible viewpoints, we’ve got you covered too.

✅ No one is left behind.
✅ Flexible plan each day based on weather and fitness.
✅ up to 4 instructors, multiple vehicles = personalized approach.