Swiss School of Photography

The Expedition Journal

The stories behind our photographs

Photography has taken us from the Swiss Alps and Iceland's volcanoes to the Scottish Highlands, New Zealand and beyond. Here we share the stories behind our images and what we learnt while making them.

Aerial drone photograph of an active volcano erupting at sunset in Iceland, lava flowing across black rock

Techniques

Photographing an Active Volcano by Drone in Iceland

How I photograph an active Icelandic eruption by drone and bring the images home safely. First-hand notes on distance, manual control, wind, gear and staying safe.

6 September 2026