FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

Per tour.

The Jökulsárlón tour is the least flexible tour, but we do stop at some places on the way. We will let you know if time becomes an issue. We can see the big waterfalls, volcanoes and the beach at Vík, as well as the glaciers at Skaftafell.

Your friend might become a little bored at times if we are deep in photographic discussions or practice, but it shouldn't be an issue if they are interested in the nature. The same tours are sold as sightseeing tour also.

You will need tripods (available to hire - no cost)a Neutral Density Filter (Like mine: B+W 65-066534 77mm Neutral Density 1.8-64x Filter #106) and a shutter release for your camera if you are going to shoot at night. You will also need layers of warm clothing, see FAQ about clothing.

I will be very hapy t show you the Magic cloth technique, but you will need a strong Neutral Density filter (ND)... This is the one I use; B+W 65-066534 77mm Neutral Density 1.8-64x Filter #106 be sure to get the right size for your lens!

I think the only airlines flying to Iceland in the winter are www.icelandair.is and www.icelandexpress.is you would have to connect in London or other European cities. There is not much difference between their prices.

Due to the spontaneous nature of the workshops, We are unable to take credit cards. Cash is fine in any major currency.

Discounts are available if you book consecutive days, this may extend to Aurora tours at the discretion of the guide.

Mid summer has a unique opportunity to shoot through the night with the midnight sun. It doesn't get dark and the sky is incredible for up to 6 hours. things that work well are Northern coastlines, Westfjords, Northern waterfalls. there are also opportunities to shoot wildlife such as arctic fox and bird life such as Puffins. The summer also allows travel to the interior, to magical hot-spring locations such as Hveravellir, Landmannalaugar and Kerlingafjall And so much more...

A tour could be cancelled due to bad weather or bad forecasts, but this is an all year service for photographers, we don't stop for the winter.

Clothing: dress in layers, temperatures can vary from -15c to 9c

•     Good hat which covers ears
•     Gloves - maybe gortex - mittens are best, but you need to operate a camera
•     Hiking boots with waterproofing

•     Wool socks - thick!
•     Long-johns

•     Trousers - not cotton
•     Waterproof trousers - I can supply these
•     T shirt
•     Long sleeve shirt

•     Fleece or Wool sweater
•     Waterproof jacket

•     Cold weather jacket - Parker

December is great for photography. The daylight hours are short but high quality light means that you should be shooting constantly for 5 hours per day (weather permitting). The nights are great for northern lights.

There could be a lot of Ice and snow. Usually the ring road is kept open and the south coast part is a bit milder than the northern part. Road conditions can be checked on the Icelandic Roads website: http://www.vegagerdin.is/english/road-conditions-and-weather/the-entire-country/island1e.html