March 2023 - Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove Photography

Antigravity A1 360 drone flying over the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland

Drone Reviews & Gear

Antigravity A1 Review: Flying The Sub-250g 360 Drone In Iceland

I spent weeks flying the Antigravity A1 across Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, side by side with the DJI Avata 360. Brave first drone, real flaws, and one clear winner if image quality matters.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMay 24, 2026

Press-credentialed photographer watching a roadside Sundhnúkur lava flow at night in Iceland.

Lectures Volcano

Photographing Volcanoes: Free Online Lecture This Sunday May 24th

Join me, Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove, for a free online lecture on my volcano photography. The online lecture will take place Sunday, May 24th at 5pm GMT.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMay 18, 2026

Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove photographing penguins in Antarctica with a Canon R6 Mark III and RF 100-500mm.

Antarctica Iceland Madeira Reviews & Gear

Canon EOS R6 Mark III Review: Three Trips, One Honest Verdict

A working photographer's Canon EOS R6 Mark III review after Iceland workshops, Antarctica wildlife, and Madeira travel. Strengths, weaknesses, who it's for.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMay 15, 2026

Drone Lectures

Attend My Free Drone Photography Webinar This Sunday May 17th

Join myself and Nigel Danson for a free drone photography webinar coming Sunday, May 17th at 5pm GMT. Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to level up your aerial work, this live session will help you capture stunning photos with any drone.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMay 11, 2026

Drone Opinion

The DJI Ban: A Working Pro’s Take On What It Actually Means

I'm a professional photographer who relies on DJI for my living. Here's what the US ban actually means and what working professionals should do about it.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMay 2, 2026

Polar bear sitting upright on a sculpted blue iceberg in Greenland.

Awards Press Release

GDT Nature Photographer of the Year: 2nd Place in Nature’s Studio

I am happy to share that I received 2nd place in the Nature's Studio category & 8th place in the Mammals category in GDT's Nature Photographer of the Year competition.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveApril 28, 2026

Awards Press Release

FEP Awards 2026 – 2nd Place in Landscape & 3rd Place in Nature!

I am proud to announce that I had the pleasure of securing two top 3 positions this year: Silver (2nd place) in the Landscape category and Bronze (third place) in the Nature category.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveApril 27, 2026

DJI Lito 1 stacked on top of the smaller Lito X1 held in hand on an Icelandic plain.

Drone Reviews & Gear

DJI Lito 1 And Lito X1: A Joint Hands-On Review For Drone Photography

DJI released the new Lito series, a brand new line of drones, starting with the DJI Lito 1 & DJI Lito X1. This new line of drones is set to replace the Mini branding (not Mini Pro!) and is aimed at the lowest end of the market.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveApril 23, 2026

DJI Lito 1, Lito X1 and Mini 5 Pro drones with their controllers laid out on a car bonnet.

Drone Reviews & Gear

DJI Lito 1, Lito X1 And Mini 5 Pro: A Side By Side RAW File Comparison

As I have done in the past with previous new DJI drone releases (DJI Mavic 4 Pro vs. Mavic 3 Pro & Mini 5 Pro vs. Mini 4 Pro), I decided to make a RAW file comparison between the DJI Lito 1, DJI Lito X1 & DJI Mini 5 Pro. I have again produced a side-by-side comparison, by taking the same…

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveApril 23, 2026

Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove flying his drone in 2026 to test it for written reviews and his buyer's guide for drone photographers showcasing the best drones with cameras.

Drone Featured Reviews & Gear

Best Drones For Photography 2026 (For All Budgets)

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is which drone someone should buy for drone photography. The drone market is rapidly evolving and there are currently a lot of options on the market so it can be hard to decide what you need. In this article I try to create a clearer picture of what drone you should…

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveApril 23, 2026

Drone Reviews & Gear

Organising Your DJI Mavic 4 Pro With The f-stop Drone Case XL

Discover how I organise my DJI Mavic 4 Pro with the f-stop Drone Case XL. A practical workflow upgrade tested in real Icelandic conditions.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveApril 22, 2026

Awards Exhibitions & Prints Iceland Icelandic Highlands Press Release Volcano

My Work As Part Of Myndir Ársins (Photographs of the Year) 2025

For the very first time my photographic work has been included in Myndir Ársins (Photographs of the Year), which is the annual photo exhibition of the Blaðaljósmyndarafélag Íslands (The Press Photographer Association of Iceland).

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveApril 18, 2026

Why I Avoid ND-PL & CPL Filters On Drones With Rotating Gimbals

Drone Opinion Reviews & Gear

Why I Avoid ND-PL & CPL Filters On Mavic 4 Pro & Other Drones With Rotating Gimbals

ND-PL and CPL filters don’t work well with rotating gimbals like the DJI Mavic 4 Pro. Here’s why I stopped using them for drone photography.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveApril 3, 2026

Photographing Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) With An iPhone

Featured How To & Tips Landscape Northern Lights

How to Photograph the Northern Lights With an iPhone (Best Settings)

Most people trying to photograph the Northern Lights (or Aurora Borealis) try doing that with the only camera they own: their smartphone. In this article, I explain how you can photograph this beautiful natural phenomenon using an iPhone.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMarch 25, 2026