Lapland to Lofoten Photography Tour

With the help of specialist experts on Norway and Sweden, 50 Degrees North, we've designed a sensational adventure into the Arctic snow and ice. We'll have enough daylight to chase reindeer and landscapes under the sun plus deeply dark nights for shooting the Northern Lights. Starting in the North-East of Sweden and finishing in the North-west of Norway, this adventure includes reindeer races, traditional markets and some of the most breathtaking scenery Scandinavia has to offer.

February 04 - February 17, 2013
Maximum group size is 8 people, priced at US$9,890 (prices also available in Euro, GBP and AUD)

Tour Highlights

4 days of Photographic instruction with Fredrik Broman
2 weeks of Photographic escort and instruction with Ewen Bell
Northern Lights photographic sessions
Jokkmokk Winter Market
Sami Reindeer Racing
Dog Sleigh and Snow Shoe adventures
Abisko Sky Station for Northern Lights
Visit to Kiruna Ice Hotel
Detailed exploration of Lofoten Islands
Fishing villages and landscape photography around Reine
Day trips to remote villages of Lofoten

Itinerary

Days 1-2 / Luleå / Sörbyn
We meet in Lulea and transfer to a cabin in the Lapland town of Sorbyn. Fredrik Broman will assisting us with local guidance on shooting in cold weather and chasing the Northern Lights. We'll get out into the snow with dog sleds and experience the raw elements of Lapland. Our cabin in the woods will, of course, have it's own sauna to help get warm at the end of the day!

Days 3-4 / Jokkmokk
Jokkmokk is one of the key cultural centres for the indigenous Sami people of Lapland. For centuries they have held a winter market where reindeer skins and other essentials are traded, and the modern version is still true to tradition. We'll join the festivities of the reindeer race and celebrate with local residents of Jokkmokk.

Days 5-7 / Kiruna / Abisko
We say goodbye to Fredrik in Jokkmokk and continue west to spend a night at Camp Ripan in Kiruna, visit the Ice Hotel the following day for lunch and then catch the train to Abisko. This National Park is remarkable, even by Scandinavian standards, resting on the edge of the frozen Lake Torne. We'll visit the sky-station at night for another perspective on the northern lights.

Days 8-10 / Lofoten / Svinøya
We have a stunning journey across the mountain ranges that divide Norway from Sweden, finishing in the Lofoten islands and the fishing village of Svinøya. We'll have three nights here to explore the rich scenic elements, including some private transport to get out and visit some remote locations. All our knowledge gained from Fredrik and Ewen will culminate in the frozen landscapes and charming villages of Lofoten - shooting some by day and some by night.

Days 11-13 / Lofoten / Reine
Our final accomodation for the tour will be fishing cabins on the shores of Reine. No place in Lofoten is more famous for photographers. Not only are we spending three nights here but we have a day trip out to the town of Å at the very western tip of Lofoten.

Day 14
This is our departure day, and together we take the ferry back to Bodø and catch our flights home.

Meet The Photographer
My name is Ewen Bell and I love photography. I also love Scandinavia and especially the people of Lapland and Finnmark inside the Arctic circle. The people here have learned to survive incredible winters, but with great style. My first trip to Sweden was in the Summer, but then I came back the next year to see the landscape under snow in early Spring. I loved it even more. This trip I am looking forward to spending time with local experts and getting creative with slow shutters.

Photos from Jokkmokk in the Snow
Photos from Lulea in Summer

Advance Your Photography
If you want to explore your creative potential, learn about the basics of photography or gain a little professional insight then these tours are a magnificent way to do it. If you're ready to learn new skills while you travel then this is the trip for you. If you want to spend quality time with like minded people and enjoy the sharing of knowledge and experiences, then we would love to have you along.

8 is Great
I never want to run a photography tour with more than 8 people, let alone 12 or 16. Smaller groups mean less drama, more fun and are infinitely more rewarding. My first responsibility is to ensure every person on my tour gets plenty of my time and advice, plus to ensure we don't ruin a lovely location by dragging a horde of photographers about. Small isn't just good, it's great!

What's Included
Please check the brochure for additional details, but every tour includes themed sessions, one-on-one tuition, a copy of the "Photography for Travellers" book, internal ground and air travel, accommodation and many meals. International flights, spending money and cameras are not included.

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