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ICELAND PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR

Join us on an unforgettable 8 day Iceland photography tour along the stunning south coast, where dramatic landscapes and ever-changing light create the perfect setting for capturing breathtaking images.

 

ICELAND

PHOTOgraphy TOUR

6th - 13th March 2026
(7 nights, 8 days)

6 PARTICIPANTS MAX
(3 spaces remaining)

COST: £2700 / per person
(Twin room sharing)


Join us on an unforgettable 8-day Iceland photography tour along the stunning south and east coast, where dramatic landscapes and ever-changing light create the perfect setting for capturing breathtaking images. From towering waterfalls and black sand beaches to glacial lagoons and rugged lava fields, this journey is designed for photographers of all levels seeking to immerse themselves in Iceland’s natural beauty.

Whether you’re an experienced photographer or a passionate beginner, this photography tour offers the chance to capture some of the most stunning scenery on Earth, guided by a professional photographer who will help you refine your skills and make the most of every moment.

Iceland’s dynamic weather means no two days are ever the same, and dramatic clouds, golden light, and misty atmospheres provide endless creative possibilities. We’ll also be on the lookout for the northern lights at every opportunity, seeking out dark, remote locations where the Aurora dances across the night sky.

We’ll explore iconic locations like Skógafoss, Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon, Vestrahorn Mountain and Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach, as well as hidden gems off the beaten path. Each day offers opportunities to refine your photography skills, chase the northern lights, and witness the raw power of Iceland’s elements. With expert guidance and carefully planned itineraries, you’ll leave with a stunning portfolio and unforgettable memories.

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


ICELAND TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

  • Skógafoss

  • Seljalandsfoss

  • Vestrahorn

  • Eystrahorn​

  • Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

  • Fellsfjara (Diamond Beach​)

  • Dyrhólaey

  • Gljúfrabúi

  • Reynisfjara (Black Sand Beach)

  • Fauskasandur Beach

  • Reynisdrangar Sea Stacks

  • Svínafellsjökull Glacier

  • Myrdal Church in Vik

  • Brúarfoss

  • Skútafoss

  • Víkurfjara (Black Sand Beach)

  • Reykjanestá


    (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)


ICELAND TOUR ITINERARY

Our Iceland photography tour will have a flexible schedule with no fixed daily programme. 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. To keep drive times to a minimum our tour will be based across several beautiful, modern hotels - each central to a wide range of locations with most places within 30 minutes away.

Sunrise is approx 8.00am and sunset 7.15pm.

Day 1: Arrival day: After collection from Keflavík (KEF) airport the adventure begins. We will make our way in our spacious 9 seater van to Hotel Katla just outside Vik, where we’ll enjoy a welcome meal, get to know each other and discuss the plan of attack for the week ahead. On our way to the Vik area we’ll keep an eye on conditions and be sure to stop for some quick shots if we get amazing light. If the northern lights happen to show in the evening we are perfectly placed to hit the ground running and go aurora chasing on our first night!

Days 2 to 3: Over the next couple of days in the Vik area we’ll be photographing every chance we can get. 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 maximise the best light of the day. We are perfectly placed to explore Dyrhólaey, Reynisdrangar sea stacks, and a couple of stunning black sand beaches.

Days 4 to 5: After our sunrise shoot and breakfast, the morning of the 8th March we’ll make our way to the Höfn/Jökulsárlón area. Here we’ll stay in the new and modern Hotel Höfn for 3 nights. Over the next few days we’ll be shooting many iconic locations such as Vestrahorn, Eystrahorn, Diamond Beach, Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and more. Hofn also has some amazing restaurants and bars to wind down in the evenings.

Day 6 - After our morning session today we’ll make our way back west along the coast to Hotel Skógafoss for the night. This will give us a chance to explore some more spots along the coast and a few majestic waterfalls, finishing up with a sunset shoot at Víkurfjara Black Sand Beach. We’ll be keeping a close eye on the aurora forecast as we’re literally right beside the towering Skógafoss waterfall where we’ll aim to capture the northern lights dancing overhead.

Day 7 - After our morning session we’ll check out and explore the Myrdal Church in Vik that overlooks the town. The afternoon will see us make our way to the Reykjanes Peninsula where our final evening we’ll have many photographic opportunities - including geothermal mud pools, a beautiful lighthouse, stunning sea stacks and even a bridge that spans two continents. After an epic sunset, we’ll make the short drive to our final accommodation for the workshop, Konvin Hotel, conveniently close to the airport for early departures the next day.

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.

Our Iceland photography tour is designed to be engaging, fun, flexible and educational.


INCLUDED

  • Airport transfers

  • 7 nights Bed & Breakfast in beautiful hotels (twin room sharing)

  • Transportation throughout the tour

  • Any entrance fees

  • 8 days of photographic guidance

  • Post processing instructions

NOT INCLUDED

  • Travel to/from Keflavik (KEF) airport

  • 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 30 minutes. 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 Keflavík (KEF) airport. I will transfer all guests to and from the airport for the workshop.

    My flight will arrive at 1.40pm on 6th March so guests willl need to be there no later than 2pm to collect our van and be on our way.

    My return flight is at 7am on the 13th March. If anyone is leaving after me our final hotel offers a free shuttle to the airport which is close by.

  • 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.

  • For our photography tour we’ll be staying in beautiful, modern hotels - the perfect way to unwind after a long day in the field and a chance to review our images in style.

    Rooms will be on a twin sharing basis complete with a hearty breakfast.

    Hotels and dates:

    6th & 7th March - Hotel Katla
    8th, 9th & 10th March - Hótel Höfn
    11th March - Hotel Skogafoss
    12th March - Konvin Hotel

  • 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)

  • I thoroughly enjoyed my first photography workshop with Richard in northern Norway. Senja and the surrounding area is a beautiful and relatively untouched place and it was such a privilege to be able to explore the landscapes and scenery with a knowledgeable and experienced guide.

    I particularly wanted to join the tour to learn about photography from a professional and understand more about how I can get the best from my photos and experiences. Richard made this happen through his 1-1 and group guidance on how to create a photograph through composition and framing, while ensuring that we all still maintained our own unique perspectives. Every photography location was thoroughly researched and communicated to the group in advance, taking into consideration golden hour/blue hour times, tide times, wind and rain/snow forecasts, aurora forecasts etc. We also made the most of less favourable conditions through editing sessions at our idyllic lodge on a pier overlooking the snowy mountains.

    I learned so many valuable lessons from the tour and also had an amazing time while learning. Richard is both a consummate professional and also great craic, an ideal combination for the tour.

  • Norway and the Northern Lights have long been on my bucket list and I decided 2025 was the year for it. I stumbled across Senja in my research and Senja quickly led me to Richard's photography workshop and before I knew it, I had signed up! Senja truly offered all the drama and wildness I'd hoped to see in Norway, with stunning vistas literally around every corner, stunning coastal scenery on our doorstep and was the perfect backdrop for witnessing the Northern lights. The weather varied on a daily basis from blue skies and sun, to cloud and snow, to stormy winds - and we learned how to adapt to all situations to get the best images. Highlights of the trip for me included the snowy monochromatic peaks and valleys of the Anderdalan National Park and, of course, the stunning display of Northern Lights we were fortunate enough to witness at Tungeneset.

    But what really made this trip so amazing was Richard himself and the amazing people on it. Richard was our intrepid leader for the week, a consummate professional in his field. He came equipped with a wealth of knowledge, an unending enthusiasm for light and landscape and a willingness to share it all. Watching him leap from rock to rock at Tungeneset, as sure footed as a reindeer, as he searched for the perfect light, angle and composition became infectious and challenged me to look at the landscape from perspectives I wouldn't have thought of before.

    At the numerous locations we visited, he always ensured plenty of individual attention was given. As a novice with a very basic understanding of photography, this was a fantastic experience for me to learn about various techniques such as bracketing, how to find the most interesting compositions in the surrounding scenery, how best to photograph the wild waves and so much more.

    He looked after all the logistics of the trip, ensuring everything ran smoothly. Each day's plan was discussed the evening before and locations were based on the weather expected and where best to capture the sunrise, the sunset, the northern lights. Richard had clearly spent a vast amount of time researching Senja in order to be prepared for all situations. The accommodation was lovely with beautiful views of sea and mountains, and our very own private jetty to watch them from! A very cosy space to come back to after a day spent in the cold outdoors. The evenings were spent chatting over dinner or discussing photo editing or the plans for the next day. I couldn't have asked for a better group of people to experience Senja with! 

    Overall, this was an absolutely amazing trip. This was my first photography workshop but it definitely won't be my last. I can't wait to join Richard on another one in the near future!

  • I highly recommend the Senja photography tour because Richard, as a talented professional, passionate about photography, will challenge you to approach the landscape with a fresh perspective and will motivate you to get outside of your comfort zone.

    Richard was great at planning and researching all the best shooting locations and came up with very creative ideas, trying to make the most of every moment on our tour, no matter the weather.

    On another note, I also appreciated the fact that Richard is kind, generous and has a sense of humour - I consider all these ingredients necessary for a very pleasant atmosphere during a photo tour. Can't wait to join Richard again in Kyrgyzstan 2026!!

  • Having joined Richard in 2024 on his Kyrgyzstan expedition I decided to sign up to his Senja winter photo tour and it was an incredible experience. From rugged mountains to wild coastal scenes, he took us to many iconic locations including many hidden gems - we even had aurora at the iconic Devil's Jaw. We also faced 2 days of tough 50mph storms and relentless rain, where most would have just given up. But thankfully Richard's guidance stayed focused on capturing the stunning beauty around us. His patience and expertise taught me that even in harsh conditions, there were amazing shots to be had. Richard's ability to find photo opportunities in the most challenging weather was inspiring and taught me the art of persevering through the elements to capture something extraordinary - leading to two of my favourite images from trip. Senja in winter is simply beautiful. Highly recommended. I've already signed up to Richard's Faroe Islands tour in November !

  • "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’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.

  • 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.