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Photography Masterclass
~ Lofoten ~
Sat/Sun the 21st/22nd to Sunday the 29th of March 2020
We invite you to join us on this week long landscape photography masterclass where we will
immerse you in the most iconic sights of Lofoten in Norway. Two experienced guides will lead you
to famous breathtaking views but also to lesser known but equally spectacular locations and provide
expert photographic instruction for a small group of clients. We will also enjoy the wonderful
Norwegian hospitality during our stay on the archipelago.
The photography masterclass takes place at the end of
March when winter still has a firm grip on the islands, the
mountains are covered in snow and stockfish hangs from
the drying racks. The temperature will lie around freezing
point and the day length is approximately 13 hours, with
sunrise and sunset being around 6 am and 7 pm
respectively. Thus our day will begin before breakfast at
around 4.30 am and finish around 9 pm.
Each day will be centred on visiting photogenic locations at dawn and at dusk in order to exploit the
best light conditions. Most of the locations will require us to walk only very short distances from
our vehicles; however, the walk to Måstadfjell viewpoint on Værøy is longer and more challenging.
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During the middle of the day, time will be spent visiting photogenic motifs under wet, misty or
snowy conditions (weather depending), enjoying our packed lunch or eating at a café, or spending
free time being tourists in some of the beautiful fishing villages and towns.
Itinerary
Day Itinerary
Saturday, 21st of March 2020 Recommended arrival in Bodø (Bodoe Airport - BOO)
Night in Bodø (this can be added for you upon request, see the booking form)
Sunday, 22nd of March
Arrival at Bodø airport latest 11.30 am
Hotel or airport pickup no later than midday
Ferry departure from Bodø at 1pm with arrival in Moskenes at 4.30 pm, light lunch on ferry
Transfer to Sakrisøy (5 km), check in to hotel and dinner at 5.30 pm
Transfer to Flakstad (30 km)
Sunset photography at Flakstad church or Ramberg beach
Night photography of Fredvang bridges
Transfer back to hotel (30 km)
Monday Sunrise photography in Sakrisøy or Hamnøy
Return to hotel for breakfast
Free time during morning around Reine, optional walk up to Reinebringen
Stop for packed lunch during the transfer to Leknes (60 km)
Check in to hotel in Leknes and dinner at 5.30 pm
Transfer to Vikten (20 km)
Sunset photography along Vikten coastline
Transfer back to hotel (20 km)
Tuesday Transfer to Buksnes (5 km)
Sunrise photography of Buksnes church
Transfer back to hotel for breakfast (5 km)
Free morning and lunch in Leknes
Transfer to Uttakleiv beach (12 km) and outdoor dinner
Sunset photography on Uttakleiv beach and of The Eye
Transfer to Nusfjord (30 km) and check in to hotel
Wednesday Sunrise photography in Nusfjord fishing village
Return to hotel for breakfast
Transfer to Unstad beach
Time for walking to investigate the surrounding hillsides and viewpoints, outdoor dinner
Sunset photography on Unstad beach
Transfer to Henningsvær (60 km) and check in to hotel
Thursday Sunrise photography in Henningsvær fishing village
Return to hotel for breakfast
Free morning and lunch in Henningsvær
Transfer to Gimsøy (30 km) and dinner locally
Sunset photography of Gimsøy Church, the surrounding coastline and mountains
Transfer to Svolvær (35 km) and check in to hotel
Friday Sunrise photography Svolvær harbour or Vågan church
Return to hotel for breakfast
Free time for morning shopping and lunch in Svolvær, the capital town of Lofoten
Transfer to Reine (120 km) and dinner in Reine
Transfer to Moskenes (5 km)
Ferry departure from Moskenes at 8.30 pm with arrival on Værøy at 9.45 pm
Check in to hotel on Værøy
Evening and hopefully Northern Lights photography on Værøy
Saturday Sunrise photography of Værøy peninsula - Måstadfjellet
Return to hotel for breakfast
Værøy ferry departure at 11.45 am with arrival in Bodø at 3 pm, light lunch on ferry
Check in to hotel in Bodø
Afternoon free for shopping in Bodø and final evening dinner
Sunset photography of Bodø coastline
Sunday, 29th of March 2020 Breakfast at hotel before transfer to Bodø airport (2 km) and departure
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Your guides:
Peter Chapman is passionate about landscape photography and being in the outdoors. Peter uses
the best ASP-C offerings from Canon, both SLR and mirrorless, with their range of EF-S and EF
lenses. He is an International Mountain Leader and member of the British Association of
International Mountain Leaders. Peter has been leading and instructing groups in the mountains of
Great Britain, Europe, Scandinavia, Iceland, Greenland and the Himalaya for over 20 years. Peter is
British but lives on the west coast of Denmark with his family. On the Masterclass, Peter will be
responsible for the trip logistics, client safety and giving photographic instruction.
Per Andersen is a photographer, folk high school teacher and awarded graphic designer. His
photographs have been published in international architecture magazines including Phraidon Atlas
(UK), El Croquis (Spain), Abitare (Italy) and Arkitekten (Denmark) and in the books Fortællinger
fra Fur, Himlen ind - Lyset ned - Blikket ud, Fortællinger om Thise Mejeri and Grasslands. Per has
also exhibited his photographic work at Gallery Salling, Vrå Exhibition, Art Copenhagen and Art
Herning in Denmark. Per uses the Canon EOS 5DS with EF lenses, a full frame mirrorless compact
and large format cameras. Per is Danish and lives at the folk high school where he teaches. On the
Masterclass, Per Andersen will lead the photographic instruction.
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Pricing
The masterclass costs £2880 / €3120 / $3600 per person. The number of participants is strictly
limited to six. A single supplement is available at £325 / €350 / $400 per person.
What’s included?
- All in-course transport from Bodø airport (Bodoe - BOO) or hotel in Bodø from the 22nd
.
- 7 night’s hotel/cabin accommodation in twin rooms (an 8th
night can be added on the 21st).
- All meals including beverages at meal times from lunch on Sunday the 22nd
.
- Expert instruction from two experienced guides.
What’s not included?
- Airfare/travel to and from Bodø airport or hotel transfer in Bodø on the 21st.
- Visas for travel to Norway if required.
- Single room supplement.
To reserve your place, the booking form must be returned and a deposit of £720 / €780 / $900 is
required. On receipt of your booking form payment information will be sent to you. The remaining
amount is due 8 weeks prior to departure. See the terms and conditions on the website.
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What photography equipment to bring?
[ ] DSLR camera with sturdy tripod, remote shutter release and extra memory cards
[ ] Minimum 2 camera batteries and charger with Norwegian mains adaptor
[ ] A wide angle lens such as a 16-35 or 11-24mm or similar with lens hood
[ ] A zoom lens such as a 24-70 or 24-105mm or similar with lens hood
[ ] A telephoto zoom lens such as a 70-200mm or similar with lens hood and additional tripod mount on this lens
[ ] A neutral density filter with lens mount for the wide angle lens
[ ] Ideally a laptop computer with suitable editing software and charger
[ ] A spare camera such as a compact mirrorless with lens adaptor just in case!
What clothing to bring?
[ ] Lightweight walking trousers
[ ] Thermal underwear
[ ] Fleece top, warm sweater or similar
[ ] Warm fibre or down jacket
[ ] Wind and waterproof outer clothing (jacket with hood and trousers)
[ ] Warm hat and gloves (ideally two pairs of gloves - one thin and one thick pair)
[ ] Robust waterproof walking boots or a comfortable pair of wellingtons against the wet grass and snow
[ ] Casual clothing and shoes for travel, evenings and free time
What else to bring?
[ ] A suitable rucksack for camera equipment and flask, preferably waterproof or with rain cover
[ ] A compact umbrella
[ ] A head torch or similar with spare batteries
[ ] Small thermos for hot drinks
[ ] Passport (for international travellers)
[ ] Travel insurance documentation
[ ] Norwegian kroner (optional)
[ ] Credit card
[ ] Toiletries and any medication
Note that it is a very good idea to pack the most important camera gear in your hand luggage.
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Booking Form
Trip/course title: Landscape Photography Masterclass ~ Lofoten ~
Date: 21st/22
nd to 29
th of March 2020
Please fill out the form with block capitals.
Full name (as stated in passport):
Date of birth (dd/mm/yy):
Address:
E-mail: Telephone home (with international code):
Special dietary requirements: Telephone mobile (with international code):
Handicap, illness or use of any prescribed medicine:
Next of kin (name, telephone & relation - by giving this information you agree that you have made the person aware of and have their accept for stating them as a contact person here):
Travel insurance details (company name, policy number & emergency contact telephone number):
I request the 8th night’s hotel accommodation in Bodø (yes/no): Additional fee £120 / €130 / $150
I request the single supplement (yes/no): 7 nights £325 / €350 / $400, 8 nights £370 / €400 / $460
I have read, understood and accept the terms & conditions (signature): Date (dd/mm/yy):
This page should be filled out then scanned or photographed with a mobile phone and returned by e-mail to [email protected].
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