Lofoten Photography Workshop

Lofoten Islands Photography Workshop

From January 22nd to January 28th, 2027

Explore the Lofoten Islands through your lens

This Lofoten Islands Photography Workshop will be a great opportunity to discover one of the best winter locations to explore as a photographer. With its fjord, rorbus (huts), sharp mountains plunging into the sea, and obviously the majestic northern lights, everything is present to represent the majesty of this beautiful arctic regions.

During this 2027 Lofoten Workshop, I will bring you to all worthy locations the Island has to offer, and provide you with lots of insights to improve your photography skills and spend an incredible time in the company of fellow photographers.

This time of the year is perfect to enjoy long nights, rising the chances to see the Auroras, but also have amazing lights almost all day long with nearly back to back sunrises and sunsets.

Itinerary

All along our Lofoten Photography Tour we will be driving around the island with only short walks to the spots, therefore no specific fitness level is required, but an incredible wow effect on each of the spots we will be visiting.

Day 1 - January 22nd 2027

The whole group should arrive in Leknes on January 22nd in order to kick off this 2027 Lofoten Landscape Photography Workshop. Depending on the arrival time of the whole team, we will be going to a spot close to Leknes for sunset. After the sun sets, we will go to buy groceries for the week and then head for a welcome dinner in Leknes.

Dinner: Diner at a local restaurant in Leknes included in the tour

Day 2 to 6 - January 23rd to 27th 2027

There won't be a fix schedule from day 2 to day 6 of this Lofoten Islands Photography Tour as we will plan our days depending on the weather forecasts for the next day. Don't worry, even with poor weather conditions, the islands remain beautiful to photograph. In any case, we will ensure to visit all major view points and more during those days.

A typical day will start with breakfast at our accommodation and then go directly to our sunrise location. It is important to have breakfast before departure, as the amazing and lasting light from the morning will keep us busy for hours shooting the wonders offered by the Lofoten Islands.

We will be visiting all amazing locations on the islands including Reine, Hamnoy, Skagsanden, Uttakleiv, etc.

We will have a welcome dinner on the first or second evening, as well as a goodbye dinner on our last evening. On the other evenings, participants will need to prepare their own dinner. A common pot and diner preparation sharing can be organized among ourselves to make our diners more friendly. Stops at a local supermarket will be made, when necessary, to buy some supplies.

The days will be punctuated by chasing the Auroras to top the overall experience.

This 2027 Lofoten Islands Photography Workshop will also be a great opportunity to do at least one post treatment session, as well as at least one group photo review. If time allows, an individual photography coaching session for each participant will be held. Individual teaching will anyway happen on location.

On the best nights, auroras in the Lofoten Islands can last long, and stopping photographing them might be difficult, and we won't stop doing so as long the group gets tired of it (which is unlikely). However, this can render the workshop schedule difficult and exhausting, therefore participants will be free to rest whenever they feel the need for it.

Day 7 - January 28th 2027

This will be the end of this Lofoten photography Workshop, and this will be the day workshop participants will head back to their home country.

The group will leave early towards Evenes in order to be there at about 12pm, for those who choose to take a flight from Leknes, you will be brought to Leknes Airport as we leave (around 8-8:30am). In any case, we will leave each other after a warm goodbye.

Drop off at any other locations can be organized according to feasibility.

winter photography tour in the lofoten islands

Additional Information

Participating to this Lofoten Island photography workshop does not stop to your guide organizing your stay around the place, but also to the teaching of various photography techniques and knowledge.

Among these, the following techniques will be included either onsite or on your computer:

Planning and scouting
Gear choice
Focusing
Composition
Long exposure
Nightscape and Astrophotography
Exposure management
Focus stacking
Masking
and so much more.

Currency: the national currency of Norway in the Norwegian krone
Means of payment: In the Lofoten you can pay everywhere with a credit card even for small amounts. Wearing cash is therefore not necessary. Having an international credit card such as Revolut can be helpful to limit fees and enjoy a decent exchange rate.
Electricity: Norway uses the Europlug (Type C & F), which has two round plugs. If you are travelling from the US you will certainly need an adaptor.
Internet: Wi-Fi will be available in our accommodation, most places offer internet and 4G is available in most places on the island. If travelling from Europe, Norway is likely to be included in your data roaming. Therefore you'll have internet in most places. For people outside Europe, either looking for a package can be done or a SIM cards can be bought in some stores. In any case, the use of the smartphone will be limited as I will ensure to keep you busy taking pictures.

During the whole tour we will be staying in a local house, centrally located aclose to Ramberg. This will be extremely handy to reach all the best photography spots in the Lofoten Islands. All participants will have a single room.
Breakfasts, lunch and dinner are included in the tour exlcuding snacks between meals, soft and alcoholic drinks.
Breakfasts will be eaten before leaving the accommodation in the morning.
Lunches will be mostly taken on the go as a picnic and prepared by each other before leaving our accommodation, to maximize the time spent photographing each location.
Welcome and farewell diners at local restaurants on the 1st and last night are included in the tour (excluding soft and alcoholic drinks).
Other dinners. In winter, spending 2 hours seating at a restaurant may lead to missing the northern lights, therefore, for the other four dinners, food will be prepared at our accommodation in order to have full flexibility to go out and photograph the green beauty.

1. What weather should I expect in February?

It is always hard to predict what the weather will be in northern Norway. However, temperatures are generally within the -5 °C (23°F) to +5°C (41°F), with colder feel on windy days. Days can be mildly to very windy, and therefore it is important to be ready for it. Heavy snowfalls can also be expected anytime during this period.

2. Will I be able to see the northern light in February in the Lofoten Islands?

As long as there is night, there is a likelihood of seeing northern lights in the Lofoten Islands. However, there is no guarantee that we will be able to see them, as the weather can be capricious. Not to worry, nights are long, and we will go out to great spots to ensure seeing them during the whole trip.

3. Is there daylight in February in the Lofoten Islands?

At that period, there is a great combination of daylight and night. It is easy to photograph all day long as the sun remains low, while nights are long enough, increasing the chances of seeing the northern lights.

4. I am a novice or enthusiast photographer, will I get some support?

Don't worry, this tour is suited for all levels. My goal as photographer is making sure that you can bring amazing pictures to show your friends/family and of course decorate your home. You will therefore get support and advices based on my experience.

Your Guide

Hi there, I am Rémi Bergougnoux, a French landscape photographer with extensive knowledge over various topics in landscape photography.
I let behind my 9 to 5 corporate job in the course of 2021 before heading for a year in Latin America, exploring, and photographing this beautiful continent. While being back in Europe in the course of 2022, I decided to bring my photography to the next level, and take the chance to share my knowledge with other passionate photographer. Offering workshops came naturally to me given my knowledge of travelling, photography and desire to share my passion.
Besides workshops, I am also writing articles for magazines, writing photography guides, and creating YouTube video tutorials about landscape photography across Europe.
I explored the Lofoten Islands numerous times since 2020 including a month long during a winter camper trip in 2023 that also included a trip to Senja Island located further north.
To this day, I know exactly what to expect on the Island, whether we are talking about light or weather, and therefore will be able to guide you through the Island in order to catch the best possible photographs.

Physical Level

Easy, no more than 10-15 minutes walking

Experience

All levels are welcome

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Group Size

Up to 6 people for an individual experience

Price

3'790€ - 4'290€

Please see below for more details.
Refundable deposit of 40%

Included

Photography and tour guide expert of the area
Post-processing teaching
9 seaters van with a certified driver during the whole trip
Single occupancy bedroom in a local house right on a Fjord with shared bathroom.
Small group of up to 6 participants for a personalized experience
All meals from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last day.
Welcome and Goodbye dinners (2x dinners)
Photography Ebook Guide written by Remi Bergougnoux about the Lofoten Islands

Excluded

Flight to/from the Leknes
Travel & cancellation insurance (highly recommended)
Beverages and Alcoholic beverages
Snacks between meals
Photography and clothing equipment

Workshop price and payment conditions

The workshop price is degressive:
- 4'290€ in case the number of participants reaches 4 participants.
- 3'990€ p.p in case the number of participants reaches 5 participants.
- 3'790€ p.p in case the number of participants reaches 6 participants.
- The final cost will be settled at time of the final payment, 45 days prior to departure.
Upon registration to the workshop, a full list of gear and recommended clothes will be provided to ease the participant's organization.
Payment conditions:
- Deposit of 40% at time of booking.
- The remaining to be paid up to 45 days before the start of the tour
- Payment in full also possible at time of booking
Payment methods
- Bank transfer or credit card
Terms and Conditions from Terres Ouliees apply (received alongside the registration form)

License Disclaimer

Any workshops and tours guided by Rémi Bergougnoux are commercialized by SARL Peuples et Terres Oubliées through www.terresoubliees.com. Consequently Terms and Conditions from Terres Oubliées apply.

SARL Peuples et Terres Oubliées is officially registered with Atout France (French travel agency license issuer) as a travel agency.

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