ICELAND – A LAND OF FIRE AND ICE

Iceland is a land shaped by fire and ice, where vast volcanic plains, dramatic mountain ranges, deep canyons and extraordinary lakes create some of the world’s most remarkable landscapes. Beyond its well-known attractions lies the remote Icelandic Highlands, a world of rugged wilderness, colourful volcanic formations and untouched natural beauty. From the spectacular mountains of Landmannalaugar to the immense volcanic canyon of Eldgjá and the striking landscapes around Veiðivötn, every region offers a new perspective and endless opportunities for landscape photography.

This is a journey into the heart of Iceland, exploring some of its most extraordinary and less-travelled landscapes. A wonderful opportunity for passionate photographers to discover, experience and capture the raw beauty of this remarkable country.

BEYOND THE ORDINARY – THE ICELANDIC HIGHLANDS

With years of experience organising photography workshops in Iceland, Better Moments takes you beyond the familiar routes and into some of the country’s most spectacular natural surroundings. Our carefully planned journey through the Highlands combines scenic drives, hikes and dedicated photography sessions at remarkable locations. From dramatic canyons and volcanic mountain landscapes to remote crater lakes and vast open plains, we explore the many faces of Iceland’s extraordinary natural environment, making the most of each location and the changing light throughout the day.

BETTER MOMENTS & PHASE ONE EXPLORER

Better Moments is proud to offer participants the opportunity to experience the power and versatility of the Phase One camera system and Capture One software. Through our collaboration with Phase One, participants receive exclusive access to professional photographic equipment, alongside guidance and support from Phase One experts and award-winning Better Moments photographers.

COMPLIMENTARY PHASE ONE EQUIPMENT & TRAINING

All participants will receive complimentary access to exclusive Phase One equipment, software and training during the workshop, including:

  • Premiere XT Camera System.
  • One-to-one Master Class with a Phase One expert before departure and after the workshop.
  • Capture One software training and support before and during the workshop.
  • Follow-up training and support from Phase One after completion of the workshop.

    Highlights

    • Explore the magnificent canyon of Markarfljótsgljúfur and the remote landscapes of the Icelandic Highlands.
    • Hike among the colourful rhyolite mountains and extraordinary volcanic formations of Landmannalaugar.
    • Discover the dramatic volcanic landscapes, mountains and crater lakes of Veiðivötn.
    • Photograph the immense volcanic canyon of Eldgjá, one of Iceland’s most remarkable geological wonders.
    • Experience the spectacular canyons of Sigöldugljúfur and Fjaðrárgljúfur, with opportunities for evening photography.
    • Traverse the remote wilderness of Mælifellssandur and explore the striking volcanic scenery around Hólmsárlón and Rauðibotn.
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Expert Hans Strand

More about Hans Strand

Hans Strand, born in 1955 in Marmaverken, Sweden. In 1990, after a nine-year career in mechanical engineering he decided to devote his life to landscape photography. Its a change he never regretted. Hans has always felt himself drawn to the untamed and unmanipulated emotions and expressions that he finds in nature. He often says: ”The wilderness is the mother of all living things. It is always true and never trivial”. Hans work takes him to diverse places worldwide; from polar deserts to steaming rainforests and expansive deserts. The internationally awarded landscape photography is seldom a portrait of a place, but an expression of forces that create and mold a landscape. His pictures, frozen in a static frame, still tell a story of movement, time and evolution. Lately his photography has taken a course away from the untouched and wild nature and focused more on people´s influences on ecosystems. Photographs depicting global warming and the visual magic of manmade agricultural landscapes have become an important ingredient in his in recent work.

Hans Strand has won thirteen international awards, including the Hasselblad Master Award in 2008.

ICELAND BEHIND THE SCENES

See more of Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes and meet passionate photographer, Mikael Ericson from Sweden, who has participated in one of our Iceland workshops.

EXPAND WITH PASSION

On Location

  • Teaching and training in the best techniques and personal hints and advice.
  • Composition and focus on lines, golden section, perspective, foreground.
  • Work in different lighting and with short/long exposure times and aperture.
  • How to handle equipment with care on location.
  • Private hands-on lessons that can help taking your photography skills to the next level.

In Classroom

  • Expert review and constructive criticism of the images taken during the day.
  • Workflow in Phase One’s Capture One software.
  • One-to-one Portfolio Review.
  • A Better Moments Certified Photo Instructor is available during the entire workshop to offer assistance with camera settings, the basics of composition, guide and help in general.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN REYKJAVIK, ICELAND

Arrival in Reykjavik, where our Iceland workshop begins. We look forward to welcoming you and preparing for the days ahead, as we set out to explore some of the country’s most remarkable volcanic landscapes.

DAY 2: INTO THE HIGHLANDS – CANYONS AND VOLCANIC LANDSCAPES

Today, we leave Reykjavik behind and travel by bus into the Icelandic Highlands. Along the way, we explore the magnificent canyon of Markarfljótsgljúfur, before continuing through the remarkable landscapes of Reykjadalir, Fjallabak and Hrafntinnusker.

This is a journey through some of Iceland’s most striking and remote scenery, where vast open spaces, rugged mountains and volcanic formations create endless opportunities for landscape photography.

We settle in for the night at Hrauneyjar Highland Center Hotel.

DAY 3: LANDMANNALAUGAR AND THE VOLCANIC LANDSCAPES OF DOMADALUR

Our morning begins with a drive into Landmannalaugar, one of Iceland’s most extraordinary mountain regions. Here, we set out on a hike into the surrounding mountains, exploring the colourful volcanic formations and dramatic scenery that make this area so special.

After lunch, we continue our journey through the volcanic landscape of Domadalur, taking time to explore and photograph the surroundings along the way.

We return to Hrauneyjar for dinner before heading out again for an evening photography session at Sigöldugljúfur, where the dramatic canyon offers a wonderful setting for landscape photography.

DAY 4: VEIÐIVÖTN – A DAY AMONG VOLCANIC MOUNTAINS AND LAKES

Today is dedicated to exploring the remarkable volcanic landscape around Veiðivötn. Surrounded by mountains, lakes and vast stretches of rugged terrain, this remote region offers a very different perspective on Iceland’s natural beauty.

We spend the day discovering the area and photographing its distinctive formations, taking advantage of the changing light and the many possibilities the landscape presents.

After a full day in the Highlands, we return to Hrauneyjar for a late dinner.

DAY 5: ELDGJÁ – THE WORLD’S LARGEST VOLCANIC CANYON

We leave Hrauneyjar in the morning and head into the mountains east of Landmannalaugar, exploring the remarkable volcanic scenery along the way.

Our journey takes us to Eldgjá, widely recognised as the world’s largest volcanic canyon. Its immense scale, rugged terrain and striking geological formations make it an extraordinary location to explore with our cameras.

Later, we continue towards Hotel Laki, where we settle in for the night. After dinner, we head out for an evening photography session at Fjaðrárgljúfur, one of Iceland’s most beautiful and distinctive canyons.

DAY 6: MÆLIFELLSSANDUR, HÓLMÁRSJÖKULL AND RAUÐIBOTN

Today, we set out on a memorable journey across Mælifellssandur by bus, travelling through some of Iceland’s most remote and dramatic landscapes.

Along the way, we explore the scenery around Hólmsárlón before setting out on a hike towards Rauðibotn. This remarkable area offers a fascinating combination of volcanic formations, contrasting colours and striking natural surroundings, providing plenty of opportunities to capture Iceland’s extraordinary landscape.

In the evening, we make our way back to Reykjavik, where we gather for a farewell dinner and celebrate the experiences and photographs from our days together in Iceland.

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PASSIONATE TESTIMONIAL

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“I have visited more than 50 countries. But no country is more amazing than Iceland. Here you have everything you could dream about as a landscape photographer. Waterfalls, volcanoes, caves, mountains, rivers – I could go on. I have traveled with Better Moments many times, Iceland three times, Greenland, Svalbard, Söderåsen National Park, Abisko, and next year I plan to join in for the Faroe Islands workshop.”

Sasha Gentsis, from, Russia participated in Greenland, Iceland, Abisko and Söderåsen.

TRAVEL FACTS

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Facts

  • August 16-21, 2027
  • 6 Days
  • Number of guests: 8-12
Included
  • Private transport
  • Accommodation
  • Breakfast
    Hands on workshops
    Aerial workshop
Not included
  • Travel to and from the workshop destination
  • Aerial photography workshop
  • Ice cave excursion
  • Visa and taxes
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch and Dinner
  • Travel insurance

 

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Price

    • € 7,495 in shared double room.
    • € 7,895 in single room.
    • Groups sign-up a group of 4+ participants and receive a group discount.
    • All prices are per person.
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Overview

 

QUICK GUIDE GETTING THERE

GETTING THERE

There are several flights, many on a daily basis in the summer, from a number of major European and North American gateways to Keflavik International Airport in Iceland. Flight times are approximately 3 hours from London and about 5 hours from New York. Keflavik is 48 km to the west of Reykjavík. Domestic flights, flights to Greenland and the Faroe Islands operate mostly out of Reykjavík Airport, which is located in the city centre.

VISA

Iceland is a member of the Schengen Agreement. Nationals of EU and EFTA (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland) countries only need a valid national identity card or passport for entry. All other visitors are required to have a passport valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay, and some will need a visa. Please check with the local embassy.

WEATHER

Iceland enjoys a cool temperate maritime climate thanks to the Gulf Stream, but the weather is known to change quickly and often. The average daily temperature in Reykjavik ranges from -1°C in January to 11°C in July.

LANGUAGE

The official language is Icelandic, but most Icelanders speak English.

CURRENCY

The Icelandic monetary unit is the Krona (ISK).

QUICK GUIDE

  • The Blue Lagoon is a geothermal spa and the most famous sight in Iceland.
  • The Gullfoss waterfall is spectacular.
  • Geysir, the namesake of all geysers, and its neighbour Strokkur, which erupts every five minutes or so.
  • Þingvellir National Park, a beautiful landscape of watercut lava fields, which is historically important as the site of Iceland’s parliament from 930 AD.
  • Vatnajökull Glacier is in the southeast of Iceland Europe’s largest glacier.
  • Jökulsarlon, the largest glacier lake in Iceland, is located off Route 1 and is partof Vatnajökull Glacier.
  • In the colder months, one may frequently get stunning views of the Aurora Borealis, i.e. Northern Lights, anywhere away from city lights.
  • Whale watching is available all year from Reykjavik and during the summer from Husavik.
  • Emergency phone number: 112
  • Iceland is one of the safest places in the world, and there is almost no risk of getting robbed or harassed.
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