Swiss School of Photography
Iceland Winter Photo Tour

Winter · PHOTO TOUR

Iceland Winter Photo Tour

A 6-day photo immersion across Iceland's most iconic winter landscapes — ice caves, black-sand beaches and the northern lights, side by side with an award-winning photographer.

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The experience

Our photo tour takes you to some of the most iconic and picturesque locations in Iceland. You'll photograph dramatic landscapes, blue ice caves, volcanic black-sand beaches and the northern lights — all while learning from professional photographers with years of experience in the field, in the company of like-minded photographers and content creators.

We've planned everything: all accommodation, logistics, schedules, the best spots and the best light, transportation and photography instruction. You just join and enjoy the trip with us. We stay in comfortable design hotels with easy access to our shooting locations, and enjoy delicious local cuisine along the way.

The tour is designed for photographers of all levels, from beginner to advanced. We give expert guidance on composition, lighting and camera settings, plus post-processing — every participant receives our Signature Editing Video Course as a free bonus. Your instructor Raffaele (@mixyourshot) shares the knowledge and expertise he's built over 15 years, assisted by co-founder Nika (@nikajourneys).

Duration: 6 days Group: Small group — up to 10 photographers Level: All levels — beginner to advanced

What you'll do

On this tour

  • Landscape photography — sunrises, sunsets, ice caves and the northern lights
  • Shooting in every light: golden hour, blue hour and aurora
  • Drone sessions (weather and regulations permitting)
  • Advanced techniques: panorama, focus stacking, HDR and time blending
  • Composition and camera-settings coaching for every scene
  • An Instagram workshop by @nikajourneys
  • On-location photo critique and feedback
  • Behind-the-scenes photos and videos of you, for your memories and socials

Where

Locations

  • Selfoss
  • Reynisfjara black-sand beach
  • Vík
  • Diamond Beach
  • Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon
  • Fjallsárlón
  • Vestrahorn
  • Blue ice caves
  • Skógafoss

Included

  • Comfortable 4-star design hotels (twin-room share)
  • Breakfasts, snacks and refreshments
  • Transportation by comfortable vehicle throughout Iceland
  • Guidance from professional photographers
  • Excursion into the blue ice caves
  • Instagram workshop + Signature Editing Video Course (free bonus)
  • Sony or Nikon cameras and lenses to test
  • Professional photos & videos to document your memories

Not included

  • ·Flights to and from Iceland
  • ·Lunches and dinners
  • ·Personal expenses
  • ·Visas (if applicable)
  • ·Medical and travel insurance

Be ready

What to bring

Camera gear

  • DSLR or mirrorless camera (a spare body if you have one) — cameras and lenses can be rented free of charge if arranged in advance
  • A wide-angle lens (e.g. 14–24mm / 16–35mm) for landscapes and aurora
  • A mid or telephoto zoom (e.g. 24–70mm / 70–200mm) for details and compression
  • A sturdy tripod — essential for long exposures, ice caves and aurora
  • Circular polariser and ND filters for waterfalls and seascapes
  • Plenty of spare batteries (cold drains them fast) — keep them warm in an inside pocket
  • Extra memory cards, a rocket blower and microfibre cloths for spray and spindrift
  • A headlamp, and a remote shutter / intervalometer
  • A drone is welcome where flying is permitted — ask us and we'll advise

Clothing for the cold

  • A warm, fully waterproof jacket and over-trousers (hard shell)
  • Thermal base layers (merino) and insulating mid-layers
  • Waterproof, insulated hiking boots with warm wool socks
  • A warm hat, plus insulated gloves and thin liner gloves for camera control
  • A buff or neck gaiter
  • Ice grips / crampons for slippery ground, and hand & toe warmers

Good to have

  • A small, comfortable backpack for your gear
  • A reusable water bottle and some snacks
  • Swimwear for the hot springs
  • A laptop or tablet for the post-processing sessions (optional)

Ready to join us in Iceland?

Tours run as small groups and dates are announced to our community first. Register your interest and we'll tell you the moment the next trip opens for booking.

What our clients are saying

Google Reviews

5.0 ★★★★★ based on 87 reviews on Google

Stavros

21 reviews

★★★★★

Great course! Completely new to photography and this course gave some knowledge that I can immediately implement. Nice atmosphere and material. Great as well for those who do not know much about cameras.

3 weeks ago

Adriaan

4 reviews

★★★★★

This was my THIRD course, and each time I have a great experience learning from such professionals. I have developed a wonderful relationship with the team, and Raffa is always willing to help me, even outside of class. I will definitely book additional courses, and Raffa and I are already putting some specifics together. I can highly highly recommend Swiss School of Photography without ANY doubt!

3 years ago

Manuel

Local Guide · 24 reviews

★★★★★

The landscape photography course was fantastic! It had exactly the right amount of relevant theory, applied use cases and hands-on training for me. After we went through the most important concepts of composition and technical/stylistic settings and saw them in action, we went out into the city and received exercises — wow! It made such a big difference to work on the exercises myself and then receive guidance and see how the result improved. I cannot wait to go out and shoot more now. Many thanks Raffa for your help and tips!

2 months ago

Jesus

4 reviews

★★★★★

I just had my photo post-processing course with Raffa and it was great! I came with no experience editing my photos and I got everything I needed to start on my own: advice on what software to use and a proper workflow to follow every time I sit to edit a new batch of shots. No rushed content — everything was dealt with the proper explanation to understand the importance of every element. And at the end, a long, guided, self-practice session where I could put all the newly learned stuff to work and get immediate advice and valuable tips. Highly recommended!

2 months ago

Maria

10 reviews

★★★★★

I have just completed the beginners course with Raffa and I can highly recommend it to anyone interested in learning the basis of professional photography. The course was very informative and interesting. Having no previous experience in photography, I found it easy to follow. Friendly environment, professional teacher and a whole new world to explore … how exciting!

4 years ago

Lars

Local Guide · 8 reviews

★★★★★

As someone new to photography, the team explained in great detail how everything worked together. Awesome! My second course, landscape photography, explained best how to compose images.

a month ago

Kostis

9 reviews

★★★★★

I thoroughly enjoyed the beginners' photography class! It was incredibly informative, and I left with a wealth of new knowledge. The atmosphere was welcoming and the instructor was both friendly and highly experienced, making it easy to ask all of my newbie questions in a supportive environment.

10 months ago

Leszek

1 review

★★★★★

I participated in the post-processing course and was very satisfied with the session. The teacher was very approachable, friendly and knowledgeable about digital photography. The small size of the group allowed for many additional questions and digressions which I found super interesting. The passion of the teacher for photography was palpable and truly contagious. Thank you — it was a pleasure to join you for the class!

9 months ago

Annabel

3 reviews

★★★★★

I had the opportunity to join two classes hosted by Nika — one about the basics of photography and the other about social media strategy. Both lessons were absolutely great! Nika tailored the content for me and my friend; the lessons were very interactive and hands-on. The course material we received, with all the presentations and precious tips, is of extremely high quality. Nika is very prepared, experienced, qualified and enormously empathetic. It has been a blast and I'm looking forward to the next session!

7 months ago

Achi

13 reviews

★★★★★

Raffa is a great teacher! Very patient, knowledgeable and professional. I really enjoyed the class, looking forward to continue improving my photography skills!

3 months ago

Anushree

1 review

★★★★★

I attended the beginner course with Raffaela. This is the second time I did a course with them. The course was excellent, with all of the essential information to get you started in serious photography, and the instructors are very friendly and happy to answer all your questions.

10 months ago

Gabriella

Local Guide · 1 review

★★★★★

We have started doing several courses for photography and videography in our office, which has been excellent. We gained a tremendous amount of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in a short time — customized training tailored to our requirements with a very flexible approach. The classes are fun; you don't even notice the time flying. I look forward to a continued partnership on our journey of becoming great photographers. :)

a year ago

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