Photo Expeditions & Workshops
Discover breathtaking landscapes while improving your photography skills under the guidance of Jan Smid, Master QEP photographer.
Our expeditions are crafted for photographers of all levels, offering expert tips, real-world techniques, and once-in-a-lifetime locations.
Ready for an unforgettable photography journey? See our upcoming tours.
Late Winter–Early Spring Iceland Photo Expedition 2026
📅 10th April - 18th April 2026
🔥 Only 2 spots left
🇮🇸 Capture Iceland’s "Sweet Spot"—the rare bridge between deep winter atmosphere and the first stable spring light. We return to the Arctic for a high-end workshop designed for maximum portfolio impact. Experience frozen waterfalls and blue-ice lagoons under the last (and often strongest) Auroras of the season.
Expert Team: Jan Šmíd (Master QEP) + 2 instructors (1:2 personal ratio).
The Strategy: We utilize multiple 4x4 vehicles to pivot instantly between snow-covered peaks, ice caves, and dramatic Atlantic surf based on real-time weather.
Skills: Mastery of single-frame storytelling, high-res panoramic workflows, and advanced Aurora Borealis techniques.
Strictly limited to 6 photographers. Secure one of the last 2 spots on this elite Arctic mission.
Spring Madeira Photo Expedition 2026
📅 23rd May - 31st May 2026
🔥 Only 1 spot left
🇵🇹 Capture Madeira’s "Vertical Soul"—the high-intensity window where volcanic peaks meet Atlantic mists. We return to the island for an elite photo workshop designed for maximum portfolio impact. Experience dramatic cloud inversions, prehistoric laurel forests, and jagged coastal cliffs under the most stable spring light of the season.
Expert Team: Jan Šmíd (Master QEP) + 2 instructors (1:2 personal ratio).
The Strategy: We utilize multiple vehicles to pivot instantly between 6,000ft mountain ridges, misty Jurassic forests, and Atlantic surf based on real-time weather.
Skills: Mastery of high-impact compositions, professional multi-row panoramic workflows, and advanced long-exposure techniques in shifting Atlantic light.
Strictly limited to 6 photographers. Secure the last spot on this elite Atlantic mission.
Midnight Sun Lofoten Photo Expedition 2026
📅 18th June - 26th June 2026
Few spots left
🇳🇴 Capture the Arctic’s "Eternal Light" — the surreal window where the sun never sets and the golden hour lasts for hours. We return to the legendary Lofoten Islands for a high-intensity workshop designed for maximum portfolio impact. Experience towering granite peaks, turquoise fjords, and blooming meadows under a sky that burns red long after midnight.
Expert Team: Jan Šmíd (Master QEP) + 2 instructors (1:2 personal ratio).
The Strategy: 24-hour operational flexibility. We pivot instantly between jagged mountain ridges, hidden white-sand beaches, and misty valley inversions based on real-time light.
Skills: Mastery of high-impact single-frame storytelling, professional panoramic workflows, and advanced long-exposure techniques in dynamic polar light.
Strictly limited to 6 photographers. Secure your spot on this elite Midnight Sun mission.
Outer Hebrides, Scotland Photo Expedition 2026
📅 21st – 29th August 2026
🔥 Only 2 spots left
🏴 Wild Atlantic light on Scotland’s remote outer islands
A remote photo expedition to the Outer Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland. Wild Atlantic weather, turquoise beaches, ancient standing stones, dramatic seascapes — focused on light, composition, and long-exposure photography far from crowds.
Alaska Fall Landscape & Glacier Photo Expedition 2026
📅 13th September – 27th September 2026
🔥 Only 2 spots left
🇺🇸 A high-end landscape expedition into the heart of the Alaskan wilderness during its most dramatic season. Capture the "Crimson Tundra" — from the massive blue ice of ancient glaciers and wide Arctic valleys to the dramatic, unpredictable northern light.
Expert Team: Jan Šmíd (Master QEP) + 2 instructors (1:2 ratio).
Skills: From mastering composition in vast scale to advanced panoramic techniques and tactical Aurora Borealis hunting.
The Look: Crimson tundra, electric blue ice, wide Arctic valleys & the first autumn Auroras.
Strictly limited to 6 photographers. Designed for those aiming for portfolio-level results in the raw, unpredictable beauty of the North.
Wachau Wine Harvest Photo Expedition 2026
📅 15th October - 21st October 2026
Few spots left
🇦🇹 Autumn vineyards, morning fog, and the Danube Valley
A rare wine harvest photo expedition in Austria’s Wachau Valley — combining landscape photography with vineyard culture and wine tasting. We photograph the world’s top vineyard sites for Grüner Veltliner and Riesling, work with autumn fog and golden slopes, and experience the harvest atmosphere directly in the vineyards.
This is not a classic photo tour — no one else runs a photo expedition here during harvest season.
Cyprus North–South: The Only Complete Island Expedition 2026
📅 5th November – 13th November 2026
🟢 Open for booking
🇨🇾 Following our successful February 2026 run, we return with the only expedition covering the entire island. Experience the "Second Spring" – from the raw ridges of Troodos to lush Kyrenia spines and secret sea caves.
Expert Team: Jan Šmíd (Master QEP) + 2 instructors (1:2 ratio).
Skills: From powerful single-frame storytelling to high-end panoramic mastery and focus stacking.
The Look: Vibrant greens, warm turquoise sea & dramatic autumn light.
Strictly limited to 6 photographers. The most comprehensive Cyprus experience on the market.
Winter Lofoten Photo Expedition 2027
📅 February 22 – March 2, 2027
🟢 Open for booking
🇳🇴 Arctic winter light, deep snow, and Northern Lights season
A winter photo expedition to the Lofoten Islands at the peak of the Arctic season. We work with deep winter conditions, dramatic light, frozen coastlines, and aurora nights — focusing on composition, exposure strategy, single shots, panoramas, and confident decision-making in challenging weather. Designed for photographers who want full control in real winter conditions, not just scenic viewpoints.
Cyprus 2027: The World’s Only North–South Spring Expedition
📅 March 11 – March 19, 2027
🟢 Open for booking
🇨🇾 Following our sold-out 2026 expeditions, we return for the ultimate spring awakening. Experience the only landscape expedition on the market that connects the entire island. Capture the "First Spring" — from the alpine ridgelines of Troodos to the wildflower-covered limestone spines of the North and the pristine turquoise sea caves.
Expert Team: Jan Šmíd (Master QEP) + 2 instructors (1:2 ratio).
Skills: From high-impact single-frame storytelling to advanced panoramic mastery and tactical exposure bracketing.
The Look: Intense greens, blooming mountain peaks & soft, vibrant Mediterranean spring light.
Strictly limited to 6 photographers. The most comprehensive cross-island spring experience ever designed.
Namibia Desert, Dunes & Night Photo Expedition 2027
📅 13th April – 26th April 2027
🔥 Only 1 spot left
🇳🇦 Experience the ultimate high-end desert and night photography journey across Namibia’s most iconic landscapes. Capture the raw essence of the Namib — from the world's most iconic sculpted dunes at Deadvlei to the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe under the darkest night skies on Earth.
Expert Team: Jan Šmíd (Master QEP) + instructors (1:2 ratio).
Skills: From minimalist storytelling and scale to advanced night photography (tracked & untracked) and panoramic desert mastery.
The Look: Sculpted red dunes, deep desert textures & the world’s most intense, light-pollution-free night skies.
Strictly limited to 6 photographers. The most comprehensive cross-island spring experience ever designed.
Alaska Fall Landscape & Glacier Photo Expedition 2027
📅 12th September - 26th September 2027
🔥 Only 2 spots left
🇺🇸 The ultimate autumn landscape expedition into Alaska’s peak crimson tundra and ancient glaciers. Capture the raw power of the North — from the electric blue ice of ancient glaciers to the vast, blood-red valleys at the peak of fall colors. Focus on minimalist scale, panoramic mastery, and the potential for the first autumn Auroras. Designed for those aiming for elite portfolio-level results in real, unpredictable terrain.
Expert Team: Jan Šmíd (Master QEP) + 2 instructors (1:2 ratio).
Skills: From high-impact single-frame storytelling to advanced panoramic mastery and tactical Aurora hunting.
The Look: Deep crimson tundra, massive blue ice, golden birch forests & dramatic Arctic light.
Strictly limited to 6 photographers. The most focused autumn experience ever designed for the Alaskan wilderness.