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Iceland Workshop - Fall 2026
October 10-16, 2026
$3000 Per Photographer + Airfare / Happy Camper / Meals
$500 deposit (per Photogrspher) due upon registration (non-refundable)
$2500 remainder (Per Photographer) due August 1, 2026
NOTE:
THIS WORKSHOP REQUIRES DRIVING/SLEEPING IN A VAN FOR 7 DAYS.
THERE ARE MANY WORKSHOPS IN ICELAND
THAT PROVIDE HOTEL ROOMS AND DRIVERS.
IN THIS WORKSHOP, WE SLEEP IN VANS SO THAT WE CAN CHASE THE WEATHER.
BEFORE REGISTERING, MAKE SURE YOU ARE COMFORTABLE SLEEPING IN A VAN.
NOTE:
THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF SEEING THE AURORA.
BUT, MARCH AND OCTOBER ARE PRIME AURORA MONTHS.
AND BEING IN ICELAND FOR SEVEN DAYS GREATLY INCREASES OUR CHANCES.
WE TYPICALLY SEE THE AURORA AT LEAST 2 NIGHTS PER WEEK.
Workshop Information
WHAT THE WORKSHOP INCLUDES
Expert Guide takes you to many magical spots in Iceland
Photograph Waterfalls, Glaciers, Lakes, Diamond Beach, Auroras,...
Learn Landscape Photography Techniques
Learn Aurora Photography Techniques
Learn Post-Processing Techniques (Lightroom CC)
Wake up in some of the most amazing landscapes on the planet!
Optional - Ice Cave Exploration is Spring only - extra fees apply
Note: We cannot control the weather in Iceland - It changes frequently. Fall is a great time in Iceland to capture great scenery and Auroras - but there are no guarantees.
THE TIMELINE
NOW - Reservations Open - $500 Deposit (USD) (non-refundable) Per Photographer
August 1, 2026- Remaining Workshop Fee Due - $2500 (USD) - Per ‘Photographer’ (See Cancellations Policy)
OCTOBER 10, 2026 - NOON - Workshop meets near Reykjavik, Iceland
OCTOBER 10-16, 2026 - Our Workshop journey through Iceland!
OCTOBER 16, 2026 - NOON - Workshop Ends
We recommend that you plan to stay a few extra days to enjoy Iceland!
WORKSHOP ATTENDEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Air Transportation to/from Iceland - Iceland Air recommended.
Transportation/Camper within Iceland
Pre-arrange directly with Happy Campers (preferred) immediately upon registering for the workshop.Meals, snacks and other local fees.
Fees:
-Each Photographer pays $3000 ($500 Deposit + $2500 remainder)
-Participants are responsible for Airfare, Happy Camper and Meal expenses
-Each Participant is responsible for their Airfare, Happy Camper and Meals
Note: Deposit is non-refundable.
requirements and physical fitness
A Valid Drivers License is required (from your country of origin).
Driving - You are responsible for driving your own vehicle. You must be able to drive your vehicle - Day/Night - Rain/Shine/Snow
We may be driving on snow - we will be on/near the main roads - which are well serviced.
Happy Campers Preferred (Manual and Automatic Transmissions)
Physical Fitness - You must be able to walk 1 mile with camera packs - at night - in the cold. If you have physical limitiations preventing you from this level of activity, then this is not the workshop for you. This is a group activity, so it puts the group at risk if any participant cannot keep up the pace. There are many other workshops with less physical requirements.
If you have physical ailments or limitiations, you must inform us before purchasing a reservation. Failure to do so may result in the cancallation of your reservation. Please contact us if you are unsure of these requirements.
Age Requirement - All participants must be at least 18 years old - Photographers or Campanions.
Medium level Hikes - Most photography locations are within 1/2 of the vehicles and will requiring walking - with equipment - in the cold.
Meals - We will generally eat two meals a day, with snacks in between. We will cook some meals in the vans - and other times we will eat at a local restaurant.
Showers - We will be on the road, but our goal is to camp at a campground every night with services - Bathrooms, Showers, Kitchen, Wi-fi,… Not all campsites have showers.
