Who Is This Winter Photo Workshop For? ❄️📸

Whether you're an experienced landscape photographer or an eager beginner, this Lofoten winter photo expedition is designed to take your skills to the next level. Receive expert guidance from Jan Šmíd (Master QEP) and his team of certified instructors as you capture stunning winter landscapes — from snow-covered peaks to the magical Aurora Borealis dancing over the Arctic.

This photography tour is ideal if you want to:

✅ Capture breathtaking single shots, panoramas, and nightscapes
✅ Shoot iconic fjords, rugged coastlines, and dramatic snow-covered peaks
✅ Master advanced focus, metering, exposure bracketing & focus stacking
✅ Learn pro techniques for Northern Lights photography and long exposures
✅ Be part of a small, supportive group with 1-on-1 coaching
✅ Discover hidden winter gems in the Arctic landscapes
✅ Prepare your portfolio for exhibitions or large-format printing

Embark on this Lofoten photo tour and immerse yourself in the Arctic's golden season, all while elevating your photography skills to new heights!

🗺️ What Will We See During the Photo Expedition & Tour?

Our photo trip is all about flexibility — there’s no rigid itinerary (more details below). Each day, we adjust to the best lighting and weather conditions to ensure you capture stunning landscape shots.

In addition to the iconic golden-hour and aurora sessions, we'll uncover the hidden gems of Lofoten: picturesque fishing villages, rugged beaches, dramatic mountain viewpoints, and secret coastal spots. You'll experience both the well-known landmarks and the off-the-beaten-path locations that most travelers overlook.

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.