Overview
Iceland has become one of the must-see destinations for photographers, and for good reason. This incredibly dramatic country is home to an astonishing array of stunning natural features – truly a photographer's wonderland.
Join noted Canadian photographers Paul Zizka and Dave Brosha– along with an eclectic mix of models and locations – as they spend seven intense, creative days focusing on compelling landscape photography and the art and craft of dramatic environmental portraiture amongst legendary backdrops. If you love adventure photography, the idea of the human element in a grand landscape/astro scene, or are looking for a vast, cinematic feel to your work, this is the workshop for you. We’ve put together the perfect blend of portrait and landscape photography over an entire week!
Largely held in and around the icy realm of Vatnajökull National Park in southeastern Iceland – with two photographers noted for their work that creatively mixes people and place, and their unique approach to nature photography – this workshop will challenge you to think large (dare we say “epic”). This is not your usual “tourist” photography tour that goes to the same 10 spots at the same time – this is something we ensured is truly unique!
Location: Iceland - Southeastern Area
Dates: February 6-13, 2022
Tour Leaders: Dave Brosha & Paul Zizka
Spousal Rate: $2,250. Let Erin know at erin@offbeatphoto.ca and she will build this into your payment plan.
Itinerary (note: subject to change as we finalize all details)
Sunday, February 6, 2022
6:00AM - 2:00 PM Shuttling from Reykjavik. Participants advised to book flights into Keflavik International Airport, arriving in the morning of Sunday, February 6th, if not sooner to give yourself a window against potential weather delays. We will pick you up at the
airport between 11AM and noon and start the cross-country transfer to
southeastern Iceland.
7:00PM - Official kick-off, welcome at Foss Glacier Lagoon Hotel
Monday, February 7, 2022
6:30AM Breakfast
8:00AM Departure for sunrise shoot at Diamond Beach
8:30AM-1:00PM Diamond Beach
1:00-3:00 PM Lunch break
3:00-6:00PM Sunset shoot at Svinafellsjokull
6:30PM Dinner. First opportunity for astrophotography (8:30 to 11:30PM if weather cooperates - Jokulsarlon/Diamond Beach)
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
6:30AM - Breakfast
8:00AM - Departure for sunrise shoot at Glacier Lagoon
8:30AM-1:00PM - Glacier Lagoon
1:00-3:00PM - Lunch break
3:00-6:00PM - Sunset shoot at Vestrahorn
6:30PM - Dinner in Hofn. Second opportunity for astrophotography (8:30 to 11:30 if weather cooperates, back at Vestrahorn).
Wednesday, February 9, 2022
6:30AM Breakfast
8:00AM Departure for sunrise shoot at Fjallsarlon
9:00-12:00PM Fjallsarlon
12:00-1:00PM Lunch break
1:00-3:00PM - Opportunity for classroom time
3:00-10:00PM Sunset locastion TBD/Third opportunity for astrophotography (10PM to midnight if weather cooperates, location TBD)
Thursday, February 10, 2022
(Epic Portrait Day)
6:30AM Breakfast
8:00AM Departure for sunrise shoot at Diamond Beach
8:30AM-1:00PM Diamond Beach
1:00-3:00 PM Lunch break
3:00-6:00PM Ice cave photography
6:30PM Dinner
Friday, February 11, 2022
Portrait Day
6:30AM - Breakfast
8:00AM - Departure for sunrise shoot at Glacier Lagoon
8:30AM-1:00PM - Glacier Lagoon
1:00-3:00PM - Lunch break
3:00-6:00PM - Sunset shoot at Vestrahorn
6:30PM - Dinner in Hofn
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Portrait Day
8:00AM - Breakfast
10:00AM - Transportation back to Reykjanes with stops along the way for portrait photography. Exploration of the Gunnuhver area.
7:00PM - Group Finale Dinner
Stay in Grindavik
Sunday, February 13, 2022
7:00AM Final breakfast
8:30AM - Group trip + relaxation in the Blue Lagoon
12:00PM - Shuttle to Keflavik Airport - official end of workshop.
The finer details:
Included:
Not Included:
Price/Payment Schedule:
Full Cost: CAD $5250
Payment options: Full payment or non-refundable deposit to secure a space with remaining three payments spread over the year.
Non-Refundable Deposit: CAD $1000 (due upon booking) & four installment payments of $1062.50 due:
Note: Failure to pay by due dates means forfeiting deposit and spot
will be freed up and potentially sold to another interested participant
(see more in cancellation policy below).
If unforeseen circumstances arise, participants are welcome to transfer/sell their space to another interested participant. In such case, participants are responsible for handling payment for the transfer.
Participants:
8 minimum
16 maximum
We require a minimum of 8 participants in order to run this workshop. If the minimum numbers are not reached by September 1, 2019, the workshop may be cancelled and deposits will be refunded to participants. See our cancellation policy below for more details.
Accommodations
Note: workshop price is based on shared/double participant per room occupancy. A premium will be charged if a participant desires solo accommodation. For those participating in the workshop that are not traveling with a friend, partner, or spouse, we will ensure all participants are partnered with a roommate of the same sex.
Meals
For this work, daily breakfast and a finale celebratory dinner the night before the workshop ends are included in your workshop fee. There are several lunches and dinners not included to allow participants to order to taste and to experience various Icelandic cuisine of their own choosing.
Transportation
All transportation within Iceland during the workshop times is
included. Note that we will be offering a single shuttle pick-up time
to and from Keflavik Airport on the morning of February 6, 2022 and a
shuttle back to the Keflavik Airport on the final morning of February 13, 2022 participants arriving in Iceland before the workshop start date
or extending beyond the workshop end date are responsible for their own
transfer to/from Keflavik airport.
What to expect
The workshop will
include several short 2-3 kilometre hikes over uneven terrain such as
rocky terrain, hills, ice, and shorelines. There is nothing technical
involved, but participants should be comfortable and prepared to walk
and/or climb areas in cooler temperatures with a backpack for periods of
up to an hour at a time.
This workshop
includes a portion held in the dramatic Iceland ice caves. Although we
will be guided by experienced local Iceland guides, ice caves are
inherently unpredictable and this is a higher risk activity. By signing
up you acknowledge the risks associated with ice caves. Participants, of
course, will have the option of sitting this portion of the workshop
out
LEAVE NO TRACE
We encourage and live the ethics of "leave no trace" photography, which means that the utmost care is given, while hiking and photographing, to leaving zero impact on the natural environment. Participants are expected to approach this tour with the same ethics at all times.
What to Bring
As the tour is in February (winter in Iceland, which is generally
pretty mild - average around -2 degrees Celsius), there is the
possibility of some very diverse weather conditions, with potential for
extreme wind, cold, and rain. Please come prepared for a variety of
weather conditions as the more comfortable you are, the more enjoyable
your experience will be.
As well, we optionally recommend:
INSURANCE: It is not only advised but required that workshop participants have trip cancellation/interruption insurance, as well as emergency medical/illness insurance and rescue coverage (proof required within 4 months of departure).
Weather and other unforeseen factors can cause delays in travel, particularly from some of our more remote locations. It is the participant’s responsibility to cover any costs in the case of a travel delay of any length. Please ensure your trip cancellation/interruption insurance accommodates this possibility.
By purchasing a spot you are acknowledging that you accept these conditions.
OFFBEAT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please take the time to review OFFBEAT’s Terms and Conditions, including our Cancellation Policies. You are required to agree to these in order to confirm your registration. Effective June 16, 2020.
For any additional questions, please contact us at workshops@offbeatphoto.ca
FOSS GLACIER LAGOON HOTEL, ICELAND