7 Days Landscape Photography Tour on the Lofoten Islands (February 2026)

Description

Far above the Arctic Circle in the very north of Norway, there is an Archipelago that has it all! Spectacular coastlines with jaw-dropping mountain peaks and crystal-clear waters, quaint fishing villages as well as deep fjords with breathtaking views.

The Lofoten Islands is truly a paradise for every landscape photographer. The combination between dramatic landscapes and constantly changing weather makes this place so unique! Winter gives the majestic landscapes of the Lofoten the extra little touch of beauty. The mountains are wrapped in a white robe of snow, the low sun gently illuminates the landscapes with a golden light and during the night, the magical Northern Lights are dancing at the sky.

For seven days (incl. six nights), we will embrace our creativity at the best photo locations on the Lofoten. You can be certain that we will find numerous photo opportunities at stunning places like the beaches of Vikten, Uttakleiv & Haukland, Ramberg, Nusfjord, Henningsvær as well as the iconic villages Reine & Hamnøy. We will also visit some of the lesser known locations that are for sure as photogenic as the more popular places.

In the middle of February, we will have more than 7 hours of daylight for our photography. That gives us plenty of time for photographing as well as other activities. The low sun provides great lighting and atmospheric colors in the sky almost throughout the entire day. In the twilight of the day, with a bit of luck, we may even encounter wild animals such as moose or sea eagles.

During the day, we have time to discuss the results of the shootings and to edit our photos together. I will show you my post processing workflow in Lightroom and how to enhance the effect of your photos fundamentally in just a few steps.

Together we will improve your photography skills and you will be able to create meaningful stories without any words - through photographs that speak for themselves. I make sure that you will have an unforgettable photography experience!


Disclaimer: Even if there are very good chances to get certain winter conditions and to experience the Northern Lights at the locations we are visiting, I cannot guarantee neither one nor the other. What you can be certain about is that I will do my very best to provide you an amazing experience even if we face difficult conditions!

Included

  • 7 days full of fun, inspiration and creativity
  • 6 nights accommodation in twin rooms with separate beds (single room at a surcharge)
  • Breakfast (day 2-7)
  • High-quality booklet on photography compositions for each participant
  • All transports in comfortable minibus (or car)
  • Professional photographic guidance by me, Julien
  • Photo editing sessions during the tour
  • 1:1 Online Editing Session after the tour
  • Secured payments through Travel Guarantee acc. to Swedish Package Travel Act (more information under the section “other important information” below and on Kammarkollegiet.se)

Excluded

  • Camera equipment (tripod can be rented optionally)
  • Travel expenses and transportation to/from Tromsø
  • Lunch & dinner (unless otherwise specified)
  • Drinks & alcohol
  • Travel & cancellation insurance
  • Any other services & goods not mentioned in “What’s included”

Know before you go

Photography Gear

  • Your DSLR or mirrorless camera with spare batteries and SD memory cards
  • Camera lens(es): 
    • preferably mid-range zoom lens in the 24-70mm range
    • wide-angle in the 15-20mm range for Northern Lights
    • optionally telezoom lens for wildlife
  • Lens filters, if you have them (but not necessary)
  • Tripod (recommended)
  • Laptop or tablet with editing software if you want to edit your photos during the trip. In case we have time after our photo shootings in the field, we’ll do some editing at our accommodation.

Recommended Clothing

  • A variety of different layers (preferably merino wool and/or wool)
  • Warm down jacket
  • Good waterproof and insulated boots (hiking boots are recommended)
  • Warm gloves (liners can be helpful in addition)
  • Wool hat
  • Several layers of warm wool socks

Location:

Supplier: JP Photo