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FAROE ISLANDS PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR

Join us on an epic photo tour to the Faroe Islands, an archipelago of 18 stunning islands, and capture towering sea cliffs, lush green valleys, picturesque fjords, cascading waterfalls and charming villages.

 

FAROE ISLANDS

PHOTOgraphy TOUR

13th - 20th November 2025

10 PARTICIPANTS MAX - 2 GUIDES
(4 spaces remaining)

COST: £2550 / per person


Join us on a breathtaking photography tour to the Faroe Islands, an archipelago of 18 stunning islands, offering towering sea cliffs, lush green valleys, picturesque fjords, cascading waterfalls, and charming villages.

For this tour I’ve teamed up with Faroese photographer, Bogi Olsen, who brings intimate local knowledge of these islands, the best places to photograph and how to get there. His expertise of the terrain and weather patterns can prove invaluable in helping you capture the perfect shot.

We’ll be staying in the modern 4 star Hotel Føroyar overlooking the capital, Tórshavn. With it’s luxurious rooms and amazing spa, this modern hotel is the perfect place to unwind after a day in the field and a chance to review our images in style. Each participant will have a single room complete with hearty breakfast.

This 8 day Faroe Islands photography tour is an unparalleled experience for any photographer seeking to capture the raw and captivating beauty of this remote archipelago. Nestled in the North Atlantic Ocean between Norway and Iceland, the Faroe Islands boast a landscape that is both rugged and breathtakingly beautiful, offering endless opportunities for stunning photography.

Weather changes rapidly in the Faroe Islands, adding an element of dynamism to your photography. Moody skies, misty mountains, and dramatic lighting create atmospheric shots. Ultimately, a photography tour to the Faroe Islands is not just about capturing stunning images – it’s about immersing yourself in the untamed beauty of this remote corner of the world and allowing yourself to be inspired by its wild and rugged landscapes. So pack your camera gear, embrace the adventure, and prepare to create memories that will last a lifetime.

The tour is aimed at anyone who wants to improve their photography so photographers of all levels of experience are welcome. Whether you’re looking to discover new photographic locations, hone your compositional skills or a beginner looking to kickstart their photographic journey, we will take the time to improve your photography skillset and ensure that you gain valuable knowledge to come away with images you can be proud of.

Only a 10% deposit is required to secure your spot.
Remainder balance is due 90 days prior to start date.
Use the Book Now button above to email me to reserve your place.


GALLERY


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Gásadalur

  • Tindhólmur

  • Múlafossur Waterfall

  • Drangarnir Arch

  • Bøsdalarfossur Waterfall

  • Lake Sorvagsvatn

  • Kallur Lighthouse

  • Norðradalur

  • Kalsoy

  • Leynasandur

  • The Witches Finger

  • Trælanípa

  • Funningur

  • Fossá

  • Eiði


    (This is a summary of all the potential locations that we can visit.  We won’t get to every single one as some are dependant on correct tide & weather conditions)


TOUR ITINERARY

Our Faroe Islands photography tour will have a flexible schedule with no fixed daily programme. Thanks to our deep understanding of the local climate and knowledge of the shooting locations, we will adapt & react to the weather, bringing you to the best locations in the best light to maximise your opportunities to capture amazing images.

Our beautiful hotel based in Tórshavn is central to everywhere we will shoot with most places within 30-60 minutes away. Sunrise is approx 8.30am and sunset 3.45pm.

Day 1 - arrival day: We’ll fly into Vagar Airport where we’ll meet and then make the short drive to Hotel Føroyar. Depending on what time everyone lands, we will aim for a sunset shoot on this opening day. Afterwards we’ll get settled into our accommodation for the next week and run over the “plan” for the week. Retiring early for our start the next morning.

Days 2 to 7: Our daily schedule will begin with an early morning sunrise location (arriving on location 1 hour before sunrise) followed by breakfast and a short break before heading out to explore some daytime locations and learn to perfect our long exposure techniques. Lunch will be on the go to ensure we cover as many locations as possible. We’ll aim to arrive at our sunset location an hour prior to sunset, to scout out the best compositions and ensuring we capture the best light of the day. Over these 6 days we will be photographing at every opportunity we can get - regardless of weather.

Day 8 - departure day: Early morning rise for transfer to the airport to catch our flights home. Final goodbyes, lots of hugs and leaving with memories & images to last a lifetime.

This tour is designed to be engaging, fun, flexible and educational.


INCLUDED

  • Airport transfers

  • 7 nights Bed & Breakfast in Hotel Føroyar

  • Transportation throughout the tour

  • Boats/ferry tickets

  • Any entrance fees

  • All tunnel passes

  • 8 days of photographic guidance

  • Post processing instructions

NOT INCLUDED

  • Travel to/from Faroe Islands

  • Lunch, dinner, alcohol and snacks

  • Travel & equipment insurance

  • Visa Fees (if applicable)


Frequently ASKED QUESTIONS…

  • You will require a moderate level of fitness. Some locations require a hike of up to 1-2 hours. You must be able to walk on uneven ground, beaches and sometimes steep & slippery surfaces. We may also be walking in snow at times (if we’re lucky).

  • You will fly to Vagar (FAE) airport via a transfer at Edinburgh (EDI) airport if coming from UK or Ireland. We will transfer all guests to and from the airport for the workshop.

  • On location tuition

    Compositional guidance

    Understanding the exposure triangle

    Advantages of shooting RAW

    Understanding light & reacting to the conditions

    Capturing panoramas and focal blending

    Using Neutral Density, Graduated Filters and Polariser

    Understanding depth of field for maximum sharpness

    Choosing the correct shutter speed for various results

    The importance of composition, leading lines and texture

    Histograms explained

  • After you complete your booking we’ll email a full packing list. We’ll also set up a workshop WhatsApp group chat where all questions can be answered.

  • We'll be staying in the modern 4 star Hotel Føroyar overlooking the capital, Tórshavn.

    With it's luxurious rooms and amazing spa, this modern hotel is the perfect place to unwind after a day in the field and a chance to review our images in style.

    Each participant will have a single room complete with hearty breakfast.

  • Cancellations with less than 30 days notice will be refunded their fee minus their booking deposit. If we’re able to fill their place the participant will also be refunded their booking deposit.

Only a 10% deposit is required to secure your spot.
Remainder balance is due 90 days prior to start date.
Use the Book Now button above to email me to reserve your place.


REVIEWS (DON’T JUST TAKE MY WORD FOR IT)

  • "Life-Altering Experience"

    If I had to sum up my recent journey to Kyrgyzstan in a few words, I'd go with "life-altering." Before this trip, Kyrgyzstan was just a name I'd never heard before, let alone locate on a map. Yet, I can't express how thrilled I am that I embarked on this adventure with Richard. Planning a trip to a place halfway around the world can be incredibly nerve-wracking, but Richard made it a breeze. All I had to do was get there.

    Right from day one, Richard's deep knowledge of the country became evident, and it stayed with us throughout the entire ten-day journey. He had a knack for taking us to the most remote and breathtaking corners of Kyrgyzstan, something that would have been quite challenging to pull off on our own. No need to fret about travel logistics, finding camp spots, or even worrying about our next meal; Richard and the expert guides he had picked had it all covered.

    As a professional photographer who usually shies away from photo tours, I can confidently say that I'd jump at the chance to book this tour again without a second thought. It truly was an unforgettable experience that left an indelible mark on my photography journey.

  • Kyrgyzstan – and Richard Watson’s Kyrgyzstan in particular – is a sight, an experience and an opportunity unlike any this avid traveller and hobbyist photographer has had the pleasure of before.

    The country – one only recently opened up with any kind of convenience or real access – still has the remoteness and unfamiliarity that travellers and photographers both crave. “There must be reasons why tourists generally, and particularly those from the West, don’t travel to central Asia, this vast area of the globe”, I remember thinking – in fact it was a main driver of why I wanted to visit. But believe me, I found none. Quite the opposite.

    In one day, you can see arid, desert-like canyons and rippled, rocky waves of untouched, folded geometric rock formations that would go on forever were it not for the vast snow-capped mountains that rise to meet the horizon. In the same day, you can be up among those same mountains, with the mood and feeling of the place changing minute by minute as the sun plays with unpredictable beauty on the saw-like edges of the surrounding mountains.

    In such a small country and in such a relatively short space of time, experiencing desert, arid rock, alpine, temperate, high mountain and lake-side yurt camps which feel like a brief beach holiday sojourn, is simply remarkable. Some of it is hard work, some of it feels a million miles away from home, and all of it is remarkable.Were it not for Richard’s experience – both as a photographer, his familial connections via his long-term Kyrgyz partner to the country and his many trip there – doing all this in 10 days would be impossible.

    Personally, I am not a tour-group kind of traveller. I either go on holidays with friends, with family or ‘travel’ on my own. This has changed my mind. With a group of seven – from six different countries – you expect people pulling in different directions and each with different ideas of what they want. While this inevitably happens, none of it is negative. Each has their own vision, experience and ideas of what they want to see and capture, and Richard was always there – how, I’m still not quite sure – to lend advice and to suggest his idea of the best way of doing things.

    The country, tour and set-up is incredible. If you want to see somewhere different, fit in all of the above within 10 days and have the time of your life, I wouldn’t look past this tour. It will change the way you look at photography, central Asia and – quite possibly – the world, and leave you with an insatiable hunger for more. Do it.

  • I would like to pay homage to Richard Watson, our Causeway Coast, Ireland workshop tutor.

    I personally found Richard to be extremely conscientious, benevolent, very focused and venturesome. Richard, took us to many beautiful, known and unknown gems..

    From dawn till dusk he worked us hard, during sun and storms clouds we captured outstanding images of the beautiful Antrim coastline.

    I would highly recommend doing a workshop with Richard.

  • I’d highly recommend Richard’s Kyrgyzstan tour. The country itself is epic. White peaks glitter off in the distance as soon as you arrive off the plane. Just emerging onto the Western radar there isn’t really the infrastructure here to facilitate independent travel to remote and spectacular areas. With his knowledge of Kyrgyzstan Richard’s put together a tour that visits some exceptional locations. The organisation of the tour, facilities and food provided when in civilisation and when camping was fantastic. Richard is also great at offering his experience and skills to help participants with composure, conditions, settings etc. I’ll treasure my memory of the sun rising over the mighty peak of Mount Karakol forever.