Under the guidance of an experience photographer and wilderness guide you will learn both basic and advanced techniques for landscape-, northern lights- and wilderness photography. The lessons will take place in one of the most beautiful areas in the world. It will be an intense couple of days for those who wish to develop their skills, all happening in dramatic surroundings. Ringstad Resort is surrounded by wild, untouched nature and wildlife. Also, the chance of catching the northern lights is big.

Northern lights-photographer and wilderness guide Ian Robins will make sure you get professional input both indoors and outdoors. He will be your instructor, and he speaks English, German and Norwegian. You will be inspired through presentations and lectures, image reviews, photo demonstrations out in the open, discussions – while socializing. We will work with different techniques and themes. The goal is that each and every one of you will experience new things and learn new skills. Such as knowledge of composition, techniques, image processing, light, thoughts and reflections regarding photography of animals, landscape and light.

We will work in small group to make it easier to give individual follow up and feedback, so that both beginners and more experience photography enthusiasts can participate.

We will stay at RIngstad Resort, a charming place close to the sea, between mountains, fjords and islets on the outside of Vesterålen. Approximately 60 kilometres from Sortland, where we will pick up our guests that arrive with either airport bus or Hurtigruten.

Course content:

• Composition and structure of images
• The technicalities of the aperture and shutter, and about the camera settings in general
• Technical quality
• Inspiration and creativity
• Landscape-, animal- and northern lights photography, and more (eagle, light etc.)
• Macro and details
• Techniques to achieve more exciting photos (blitz, pan)
• Image processing on screen
• Individual teaching as needed, etc.

Everyone will get the opportunity to ask the instructor potential questions when we are out shooting. Great emphasis is placed on reviewing the participants’ photos after each photo sessions.

Prior knowledge: Anyone with a digital camera can join this course. Those who doesn’t know the basics will get the help they need. It is an advantage with a DSLR camera, but it’s not required. We have cameras and equipment available for rent if necessary.

We will go on boat trips to photograph eagles up close. Depending on the light and weather we will go on several excursions to the most photogenic places nearby.

Welcome to an intensive and educational journey!

Facts: Please bring appropriate clothing, we will spend time outside no matter the weather.

Date: On request.

Basecamp: Ringstad Resort

Photographer and guide: Ian Robins. He speaks English, German and Norwegian. Take a look at his photos at our Facebook-page.