Learn & Explore Series Episode 10
"What to expect when on a Photo Tour in Iceland"
Did You Know?
Dettifoss is one of the the largest waterfall in Europe; however, it is not the most photographic. Gullfoss and Seljalandsfoss are spectacular waterfalls for your camera.
Did You Know?
During the Arctic summer, there is 24 hours of daylight in Iceland and there are up to six hours of the magic light of dawn and dusk.
Did You Know?
Dettifoss is one of the the largest waterfall in Europe; however, it is not the most photographic. Gullfoss and Seljalandsfoss are spectacular waterfalls for your camera.
Questions covered in the above interview:
- When is the best time for a photography trip to Iceland?
- Is there a period with fewer casual tourists crowding the most popular locations?
- What type of clothing should be taken? Is it cold in Iceland during the summer?
- Should a photographer be prepared for a considerable amount of hiking to reach the best locations?
- Is it best to rent a four-wheel drive vehicle to reach the best landscape and nature locations?
- Is there cellphone service everywhere in Iceland?
- What are the accommodations like in Iceland, especially in rural, isolated regions for landscape and nature photography?
- Are there restaurants or places to eat in the isolated regions or should a photographer be prepared to bring food on shooting trips?
- What are the absolutely essential pieces of photo gear required for shooting in Iceland?
- Doesn’t Iceland provide some excellent opportunities for astrophotography?
- Are there active volcanoes to photograph at any time of the year?
- What are the best locations for glaciers?
- What are the best locations for birdlife?
- Is there a camera shop in Iceland in case repairs are needed or to purchase pro-quality gear?
- Are there photography workshops in Iceland? Is attending one a good idea for a first-time photographer in the country?