Iceland Photography Tour - Midnight Sun

2026 ICELAND MIDNIGHT SUN

A summer photography workshop in the land of Fire and Ice


JULY 1 - 10, 2026 *** SOLD OUT ***

To say that Iceland is a landscape photographer’s dream would be an understatement. During the midnight sun of the summer months, sunsets bleed into sunrises and that golden light lasts for hours. Couple this with the Iceland’s northern latitude and the soft light can last all day long giving ample opportunities to explore and create wonderful imagery. The island is famous for its abundant waterfalls, rugged green cliffs, black sand beaches, and glacier lagoons. We will cover as much of Iceland as possible on this workshop while photographing through the night time hours and sleeping and traveling to locations during the day. A benefit of “reversing” our days is that we will be chasing the best light and avoiding the crowds at the same time. This truly is a photographic trip of a lifetime and an experience not to be missed!         

On this 10 day and 10 night Photography Workshop all lodging and transportation within Iceland will be included. We will travel the ring road and into the highlands which showcases the diverse and dramatic landscapes of this beautiful island. You will be guided to some of the most iconic locations as well as some off the beaten path, and provided with expert instruction on how best to capture the light and interesting compositions. The goal of the workshop is to give you the ability to explore, learn, and fine tune your photography skills both in the field as well in post processing development to bring your images to life. Helping students create a portfolio of images they are excited and proud of is priority number one on all of our workshops. And there is no better place to photograph landscapes than a trip to Epic Iceland!                

Iceland Summer Workshop 2026

INSTRUCTOR: CHRIS BYRNE                      

GROUP SIZE: 6 PARTICIPANTS

COST: $8950

INCLUDED: All Transportation and Lodging for 10 Nights (Single Occupancy Rooms)

DEPOSIT: A 50% deposit is required to secure a spot with the final balance due 120 days prior to workshop.

 

ITINERARY

Participants should arrive at the Keflavik International Airport (KEF) anytime on Wednesday July 1 and make their way to our hotel in Reykjavik. Many flights from the United States are overnight flights arriving very early each day, so the first day will allow to get over the jet lag. We will gather that first evening for orientation and dinner and head out the following day on our Icelandic adventure. Lodging will be included for the nights of July 1 - 10, with people flying home on Saturday July 11.

Our journey will take us through the interior, into the highlands, and along the southern coast then into the east fjords to visit the most active puffin colony in the country. Along the way potential stops include, Kirkjufell, Geysir, Gulfoss, Bruarfoss, Haifoss, the Highlands, Landmannalaugar, Vik, Skogafoss, Kvernufoss, Reynisfjara, Jokulsarlon, Diamond Beach, Vestrahorn and of course many more! A few days will be built in as flex days to give us the opportunity for plane rides over the beautiful braided river deltas to create amazing abstract images, which is completely weather dependent and therefore an optional additional cost. Our last night together will be spent in Reykjavik on Friday July 10 with lodging including that evening.

 

Bruarfoss Iceland Photography Workshop

USEFUL INFO / PHYSICAL DIFFICULTY

Participants are responsible for their own travel to and from Iceland and must have a valid passport to do so. Temperatures this time of year can range from 40 - 60 degrees, with a variable climate including high winds and rain. It is important for participants to be in good physical health. There will not be any strenuous hikes on this trip but participants should be able to hike a couple miles with some elevation gains.

AIRPORT / ACCOMODATIONS / FOOD

Participants should fly into the Keflavik International Airport (KEF) any time on July 1, 2026. We will meet that evening at our hotel for dinner and orientation. Our last night will be spent in Reykjavik on Friday July 10 and participants should plan to fly home the following day at anytime. A great way to wind down a trip in Iceland is to go to the Blue Lagoon and relax for a few hours and then go right to the airport. Participants are responsible for their own hotel accommodations beyond July 10.

Meals and drinks are not included in this trip. Whenever possible we will have a good sit down meal at a restaurant. We will also be driving daily between locations for a few hours, and stopping for gas, so there will be plenty of chances to grab meals and snacks on the road.


WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

A photography adventure you won’t soon forget! There’s a good reason that Iceland has become a hot spot of landscape photography. The land of the midnight sun simply gives photographers an opportunity like no other to get creative and capture beautiful images. Iceland can feel like another planet in one location and something straight out of a fairy tale in another. No matter the weather (which is constantly changing) there are photographs to be had. The field sessions are structured to not wear anyone out and get the most enjoyment of the surroundings and scenery. In the field techniques and tips will be provided to help capture images correctly "in camera" with the goal being that part becomes second nature and students can then focus on the creative aspects of landscape and nature photography. Post processing instruction will run the gamut of importing and organizing files into Lightroom to processing images in Lightroom and Photoshop and finally prepping images for the internet or for print. We are an open book and willing to share any tips or tricks we’ve learned to help you turn your photographs into art!

 


FIELD & CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION WILL INCLUDE:

  • Creating compelling compositions and storytelling through images

  • Controlling your camera in manual mode

  • Understanding and using the Histogram

  • Finding foregrounds

  • Filters - when & how to use them and avoiding their pitfalls

  • How lens selection affects the scene

  • Technical Tricks: Bracketing, Focus Stacking, Perspective Blending

  • Understanding and using light

  • Capturing Difficult Scenes (getting all the pieces in the field to put together in post processing)

  • Lightroom - importing and organizing

  • Lightroom development tools

  • Cleaning up images - cloning tools, warping and stretching, eliminating distractions

  • Blending images in Photoshop

  • Dodging and burning

  • Using layers and masks

  • Mindful sharpening (depending on the output)

  • Image Critiques

RECOMMENDED CAMERA GEAR, ETC

  • DSLR & Lenses ranging from wide angle (12mm) to telephoto (300mm).

  • Camera manual

  • Memory cards

  • A very sturdy tripod (Do NOT bring a Peak Design tripod)

  • Camera backpack (must go on your back, not a roller bag)

  • Cable Release Trigger

  • Circular Polarizing Filters for every lens and Solid ND filters (for long exposures). Do NOT bring a Variable ND filter, they are worthless.

  • Lens cloths, rocket blower, etc. 

  • Computer with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

  • Notebook

 RECOMMENDED GEAR - CLOTHING, ETC.

  • Quick dry, lightweight long pants and shirts

  • Layers of warm clothing

  • Shoes that can get wet or muck boots

  • Waders

  • Hat

  • Sunglasses

  • Rain coat

  • Bug Spray

  • Sun Block

  • Umbrella

 

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

  • Airfare

  • Hotels before or after the workshop (June 18 and prior, June 29 and later)

  • Meals and snacks

TOTAL COST $8950

DEPOSIT OF $4475 IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE A SPACE

FINAL PAYMENT OF $4475 IS DUE 120 DAYS IN ADVANCE

REGISTER NOW:

Iceland Summer Workshop 2026

MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

CHRIS BYRNE

Hello there! I’m Chris Byrne and I spent way too many years aimlessly wandering the earth and working for the man before finding my true passion in nature and landscape photography. My love of nature started very early in life as I would study the photographs in my dad’s huge collection of National Geographics, and also spend as much time as I could out exploring in the woods with my younger brother. Fast forward many years and after getting a finance degree in college I went to work in the stock market for over fifteen years. During my time, I saw first hand two of the most devastating financial crises in our country’s history, and after the second go around I completely lost interest in my profession and desperately needed something more. I found myself in a place in life without any inspiration or excitement for what I was doing.

Then on a trip to Glacier, Montana I rediscovered my love of nature. However, the photographs I was trying to get just didn’t do the place any justice. It was then that I decided to get serious about photography and poured all of myself into the craft, learning as much as possible as quickly as I could. I was a sponge and had a new passion for life! When I became proficient in my skills, I wanted to share my knowledge with others. Now I lead workshops to some of the best places on the globe.

Along the way I’ve won a few awards, but with so many contests out there, I wouldn’t claim that’s a good judge of a good teacher. Rather I am proud to be able to inspire others and spend as much time as I possibly can with each person in helping them connect with nature while teaching the techniques to capture the images that they want to create. Seeing people make breakthroughs in their art is something that I cherish. I truly believe that nature is good for the soul. The more you explore, the more you will be inspired. 


CANCELLATION POLICY & TRAVEL INSURANCE - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

We reserve the right to cancel the workshop if minimum participants are not met or in the event of an emergency. In the event of emergency where Chris cannot personally attend, then a replacement guide will be the first option. If a cancellation does occur, participants may either use the fee towards a future workshop or receive a full refund. We are not responsible for travel expenses incurred and therefore strongly recommend getting travel insurance to cover such costs. Two companies that we recommend are Ripcord and Squaremouth.

A $200 change fee will be charged for changes or cancellations. Participants who cancel prior to 90 days before the workshop will receive either a full refund or credit to a future workshop minus the change fee. Any cancellations within 90 days of the workshop cannot be refunded under any circumstances. Only if we are able to fill the vacancy, will the participant will receive a credit to a future workshop minus the change fee. Workshop credits are good for one calendar year from the date of the missed workshop. If a desired replacement workshop is sold out, we will work with you on the credit.

Any cancellations within 30 days of the workshop (for any reason) will forfeit their entire registration fee as it is extremely difficult to fill the space on that short of notice. If a true emergency arises last minute we will do our best to work with you granting a partial credit towards a future workshop, but this is not guaranteed. Again travel insurance is strongly recommended.