ICELAND | SUMMER LANDSCAPES
JUNE 15-25, 2027
Experience Iceland at its most dramatic during peak summer light on a once-in-a-lifetime photography journey designed for landscape and waterfall photographers. Over 10 days, we’ll circle the island to capture every major icon—thundering waterfalls, black sand beaches, glaciers, ice lagoons, volcanic canyons, and rugged coastlines—timed perfectly for Iceland’s endless golden hours.
LOCATION:
ICELAND
FITNESS:
MODERATE, TRAIL HIKING
COST:
$11,000 ($5000 deposit)
DATES:
JUNE 15-25, 2027
THE DETAILS
Price - $11,000 which includes your pre-workshop materials and Skype Q&A, 11 days of photography instruction, all park fees, 10 nights lodging, bottled waters, snacks, and meals in the field, and photo feedback and discussion sessions, as well as transportation throughout the workshop. Flights to and from RKV (ICELAND), meals on travel days, and all other expenses are not included.
Deposit - A refundable* $5000 deposit is required to secure your spot.
Class Size - This class will have at most a 4 to 1 ratio of students to instructor. A minimum of 2 participants is required for this workshop to occur. Discounts may be available for multiple people in one party, and friend referrals.
Travel - We will be road tripping the entire island of Iceland, and the closest practical airport is Reykjavik International (RKV). We will coordinate our flights so that I can pick us all up in RKV to drive us to our first hotel/ home, as well as with the return. If you can only get late flights in or out, you should plan on catching an uber or taxi to our lodging.
Lodging - Lodging with instructor is included. If you have any specific questions, please contact Andrew directly. If you require special assistance at all, please talk with Andrew directly before booking!
Meals - Snacks and water are provided, but all other meals are the responsibility of the student. Options in this region are limited and local to the culture, but we will tend to eat as a group, so please make arrangements if you have special dietary needs.
Transportation – Once landed at RKV, travel is included to all listed locations, unless you cannot synch up your itinerary in reason with the groups..
* Please see Terms and Conditions page for refund policy.
“I had a great time shooting with you, learned quite a lot (try to do more tele work now!) In those few days I learned a huge amount not just about shooting, but postprocessing and how to scout locations and how to best prepare and setup a shooting. Thanks! I hope I get a chance to repeat such a course with you in a new location.”
— Phil S., Munich, Germany
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
Pre-workshop Personal Skype Session – Before all of our destination workshops, you can benefit from a personal Q&A Skype session at your convenience with Andrew, to ask any questions you might have about your upcoming trip. This is immensely helpful to gat to know your instructor, and to making sure you feel prepared for the great adventure ahead!
Welcome Packet - You will receive your personalized welcome packet 2-6 weeks before the workshop with maps, helpful local info, nature facts, FAQ’s, technical photography information on what we will be discussing, a comprehensive list of what to bring, and more.
Park Related Fees – If time permits, we will visit a few nearby National Parks to explore and capture the beauty of the surrounding topography.
Guided Hikes – We will embark on at least one hike per day through the differing landscapes. We will explore the flora and fauna of this fascinating ecosystem, shooting anything and everything in nature, discussing a wide range of photographic tips and techniques.
Astro Photography - If we get lucky with clear skies, we may have an opportunity to discuss and capture night sky photos.
Drone work - In many locations, we will have the chance to fly our drones and capture stunning aerials.
10 Nights lodging, water, and snacks – We will spend each night in comfort at various hotels, lodges, and airbnbs. Please let Andrew know of any special requests pertaining to lodging, and he can typically accommodate. All sign ups are subject to double occupancy rooms, however, single occupancy options may be available at extra cost.
Image Reviews + Post-Processing Instruction - We will spend some good time on image critiques plus help with post-processing and workflow.
What’s NOT Included? Meals not explicitly listed are not included, though we will try to eat together as much as possible, since it's a great chance to continue talking shop. Flights to and from RKV is also not included, as well as anything not specifically listed above. Travel insurance can be purchased separately, HERE, but not necessary.
*All images on this page are not my own, but examples of the locations we plan to visit.
ROUGH ITINERARY
Due to unpredictable changes in weather and movement of wildlife, etc., our schedule remains flexible and subject to change. However, our start and end times are set in stone so each student can plan their travel accordingly.
Day 1 — Arrive + Reykjavík warm-up
Base: Reykjavík
Shoot: Hallgrímskirkja / Harpa for architecture + coastal mood at Grótta if conditions are good.
Teaching focus: quick camera setup, filters workflow, Iceland wind/spray technique.
Day 2 — Golden Circle (including waterfalls)
Base: Selfoss / Hella area
Shoot: Þingvellir (rifts + leading lines), Geysir/Strokkur, Gullfoss (big-water compositions).
Bonus: Brúarfoss (turquoise river, great for long exposures).
Safety/logistics: check road/weather daily via IRCA/road.is and SafeTravel. Edit Road+1
Day 3 — South Coast Waterfall Gauntlet
Base: Vík
Shoot: Seljalandsfoss + Gljúfrabúi, Skógafoss, Kvernufoss (quieter, dramatic canyon).
Teaching focus: people-management at busy falls, exposure blending with spray, “story” sequences.
Day 4 — Vík & black sand drama + canyon
Base: Kirkjubæjarklaustur area
Shoot: Reynisfjara (basalt columns), Dyrhólaey (sea stacks), Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon.
Teaching focus: safe wave discipline + foreground design in wide scenes.
Day 5 — Vatnajökull region: waterfalls + glacier textures
Base: Höfn
Shoot: Skaftafell (including Svartifoss basalt), viewpoints/glacier tongues (guided options), evening at Vestrahorn/Stokksnes if skies cooperate.
Teaching focus: compressing scale (telephoto landscapes), texture/abstracts, weather-based decision making.
Day 6 — Glacier Lagoon icons
Base: Höfn (or Djúpivogur if you want a shorter next day)
Shoot: Jökulsárlón + Diamond Beach (ice sculpting, minimalism, motion blur).
Teaching focus: timing surf/ice, high-contrast metering, creative shutter speeds.
Day 7 — Eastfjords to Stuðlagil (the “new classic”)
Base: Egilsstaðir / Seyðisfjörður
Shoot: Stokksnes sunrise (if skipped), scenic Eastfjords pull-offs, Stuðlagil Canyon basalt.
Bonus: moody town frames in Seyðisfjörður (iconic street/church view).
Teaching focus: scouting fast from the road, composition under flat light.
Day 8 — North: Dettifoss power + Mývatn basin
Base: Mývatn area
Shoot: Dettifoss (and Selfoss nearby), then Námaskarð geothermal textures + Hverfjall / lava formations.
Teaching focus: protecting gear from grit/sulfur, contrast control in midday sun.
Day 9 — Waterfall loop: Goðafoss → Akureyri → West to Snæfellsnes
Base: Snæfellsnes (Grundarfjörður area)
Shoot: Goðafoss (classic horseshoe falls) at good light, quick Akureyri harbor if time, then drive west.
Teaching focus: repeating motifs + series building; “one location, five compositions.”
Day 10 — Snæfellsnes grand finale + Reykjavík
Base: Reykjavík (end)
Shoot: Kirkjufell & Kirkjufellsfoss, Arnarstapi cliffs, Djúpalónssandur (textures/sea), Búðir black church (if time) then return.
Teaching focus: personal portfolio curation + final critique session.
Itinerary subject to change by Slaton