luxury photographic adventures in iceland
Welcome to your tailor-made photography workshop in the land of fire & ice, as well as home to the midnight sun: the ever-spectacular Iceland.
Surrounded by glaciers, mountains, rivers and waterfalls, you'll be inspired in every direction by this incredible country; whether visiting in winter to capture the frozen landscapes and northern lights, or during the summer to witness the midnight sun. Working directly with Paul, before, during and after your journey across this amazing island, you'll be treated to stunning locations, amazing experiences and down-to-earth photographic tuition which will ensure you capture both fine art prints that you'll be proud to display for all to see, as well as memories that will last a lifetime.
Staying in luxury accommodation in the heart of the action, we'll incorporate landscape, aerial, aurora borealis and seascape photography into your custom workshop itinerary, delivering a portfolio of your own stunning images that will be truly unique and special to you.
highlights
- capture glaciers and icebergs across the south coast
- private aerial photography tour over the national parks
- glacier walk and private ice cave tour across Vatnajökull
- northern lights hunting and photography in winter
- capture the midnight sun over iconic locations in the summer
- landscape, astro and seascape photography combined into one trip
- shoot stunning waterfalls from above, below and inside
- visit the north of the island for more secluded, unique, views
location examples
- Jokulsarlon & Diamond Beach
- Vatnajökull Glacier Walk & Ice Cave
- Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss - the "golden circle"
- Stokksnes & Kirkjufellsfoss iconic mountains
- Skogafoss & Seljalandsfoss waterfalls
- Aldeyjarfoss & Goðafoss to the north
activity level & climate
- most locations are within a 30 minute walk from the car
- some up-close locations will require hiking for up to an hour
- midnight sun requires shooting overnight, along with winter aurora borealis hunting
- glacier hikes & Aldeyjarfoss are across ice for up to 2 hours each way
- depending on location, some routes may involve slow vertical ascents up to 600ft/200m
- summer climate: 45°F - 57°F / 7°C - 14°C
- winter climate: 23°F - 30°F / -5°C - 1°C
accommodation & transport
- top rated accommodation in the heart of each location
- 5 star and boutique hotels throughout
- views of the sky at night across the mountains, directly from your room
- climate-controlled luxury 4x4 SUV vehicles
- transport provided from start to finish of the workshop
dining options
- daily hotel breakfasts included
- on-location lunches at great local food hotspots
- authentic Icelandic restaurants for dinner
- snacks and drinks provided throughout the day
- alcoholic beverages included with dinner
bespoke workshops
Learn from the best, with one-to-one photographic tuition and post-processing advice throughout, along with access to the latest equipment.
best locations
You’re in control of where you want to shoot, using Paul’s extensive local knowledge to deliver unique options and locations.
all-inclusive pricing
With no added-extras and luxury accommodation, you can concentrate on what you do best : taking great photographs.
ask us about booking
We'd love to hear from you and understand your plans.
With workshop destinations and budgets to suit all levels of photographer, we're sure there's something special we can design around your individual needs.
To get in touch, or make a booking, please feel free to email workshops@paulreiffer.com or use the form here to send us a message:
our partnership with Phase One:
The ultimate in image quality, from the ultimate camera system - through our special partnership with Phase One's Digital Artist Series, you have the unique opportunity to shoot using the most advanced medium format camera system in the world.
For a small additional charge, participants will receive their own Phase One XF camera, ultra-high resolution medium format digital back and a selection of the latest lenses to make use of throughout the workshop - capturing incredible details in photographs which deliver world-leading resolution and image quality.
Alongside Paul, those taking advantage of the Phase One upgrade will be guided by technical experts and direct support from Phase One - with hints, tips and step-by-step assistance to get the best out of this amazing camera system.
any questions?
Don't hesitate to get in touch about our luxury custom workshops - we're here to help at any time.
Many frequently asked questions are also answered on our dedicated FAQ page - click here to take a look.
All workshop bookings are subject to our standard booking terms and conditions, available to read here. If there are any other specific questions that have not been addressed, please feel free to email us directly at the studio.
