Okay, I’m going back for more! Apparently I don’t want to wait to get back to Norway so I am going to do another Norway workshop!
Join Denise Ippolito in Lofoten Norway for a winter wonderland photo tour scheduled for March 1-8, 2021. During this workshop one of our main focuses will be capturing the gorgeous colors and movement of the elusive Aurora Borealis aka, Northern Lights. We will arrive at the very best time to capture the Aurora and it will be a priority to photograph this incredible show of color and lights. We will also capture unique images of this wonderland of snow and ice; the breathtakingly beautiful and world renowned mountains, colorful fjords and pristine beaches, as well as the picturesque and authentic red Lofoten cabins. I have carefully chosen our photography guide as he is extremely familiar with our location as well as our photographic needs. To sign up for this workshop CLICK HERE.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival - Evenes
We meet up at Evenes Airport (EVE), at 11:00am sharp, then get settled in our spacious minivans and head out on our Arctic adventure together. We start off by driving southwest towards the Lofoten islands. At this time I will go over our itinerary and discuss our photography goals for our adventure. If weather and time permits we’ll have our first Aurora and sunset shoot as soon as we get settled.
Day 2-4: Reine
We leave basecamp bright and early and will explore the historic village of Reine, Lofoten’s most prized jewel. We will photograph all the iconic viewpoints, traditional fisherman cabins, jagged granite mountains, colorful fjords and lots more. The surrounding area and islands are extremely picturesque. Highlights include locations such as Flakstad (Skagsanden), Fredvang, Nusfjord, Å, Ramberg, Selfjord and more.
Day 5-7: Leknes
This area is very close to the world renowned beaches such as Utakleiv, Haukland, Unstad and Vik. All of which are ideal in regards to Aurora activity. We will photograph the aurora from some of these beaches and look for interesting ice formations and foreground elements to make our Aurora images stand out. Surrounding beaches include; Ballstad, Vareid, Myrland and Valberg.
Day 8: Departure - Evenes
After breakfast, we will transport you to Evenes Airport (EVE) in due time for your flight home. Flights home should be made after 11:00am.
*Must be in good physical condition. This tour-though not strenuous will require some walking over uneven terrain. Participants are expected to have full working knowledge of their gear and cameras (how to change ISO, aperture and shutter speed). However, you will not be required to work in Manual Mode. Please keep in mind that these workshops are not meant to be Camera 101 courses.
*Itinerary subject to change due to local condition, weather, etc…
Dates:
March 1-8, 2021
Price:
$4999 US, based on double occupancy.
$1050 US single supplement-limited availability
Included:
Professional photography instruction and local guide
All ground transportation to and from Evenes Airport (EVE)
Accommodation for 7 nights
Not included:
Flights to/from Norway
Alcohol, snacks and beverages
Food
All personal items
Deposit Info
A non-refundable $2,000/person deposit via the payment button above to save a spot. Please be sure to check your schedule carefully before committing to the trip. I also urge you to purchase travel insurance (see below). Your balance will be due on August 1, 2020. Please make your check out to “Denise Ippolito LLC” If I do not receive your check for the balance on or before the due date I will try to fill your spot from the waiting list. If your spot is filled, you will lose your deposit. If not, you can secure your spot by paying your balance.
I strongly recommend that you purchase quality travel insurance.
Travel Insurance Services offers a variety of plans and options. Included with the Elite Option or available as an upgrade to the Basic & Plus Options you can also purchase Cancel for Any Reason Coverage that expands the list of reasons for your canceling to include things such as sudden work or family obligation and even a simple change of mind. Do note that many plans require that you purchase your travel insurance within 14 days of our cashing your deposit check of running your credit card. Whenever purchasing travel insurance be sure to read the fine print careful even when dealing with reputable firms like TIS. There are many other companies out there that offer travel insurance, some folks use Allianz Travel Insurance Co or InsureMyTrip. With any travel insurance, it is best to check out the company thoroughly. I have no allegiance to these companies and do not make one cent from the referral or sale of the insurance.
Disclaimer
When it comes to the Northern Lights there is no guarantee that they will appear on any specific day or time. We will make the most of all other photography subjects to maximize our time. We will be visiting at a great time for the Aurora and it will be a top priority for this workshop. This schedule is subject to change.