May 2024

Siena International Drone Awards - Nominated In Abstract Category

Siena Drone Photo Awards – Nominated In Abstract Category!

I am happy to share that I have been nominated as one of the 5 nominees in the Abstract category of the Siena International Drone Photo Awards. The photo that was nominated is 'Elddreki / Fire Dragon', which is an image I captured last summer during the Litli-Hrútur eruption.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMay 28, 2024

Behind the Shot - How Spontaneity Earned Me an Award-Winning Photo

Opinion

Why Social Media Content Aggregators Are Detrimental To Creators

With the recent changes to the Instagram algorithm, I decided to finally delve into this hot topic. It has surprised me how few people are actually aware of how (some) content aggregators have turned, what used to be, a great practice into something inherently negative. Long gone are the days where ‘reposts’ benefit creators.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMay 26, 2024

On Belgian National TV Saturday: 'Beneath The Surface'

Podcasts & Interviews Press Release Volcano

Coming Saturday on Belgian National TV: ‘Beneath The Surface’

Coming Saturday May 25th 2024 at 20:10, a new episode of 'Vranckx en de Nomaden' will be broadcast on VRT Canvas, Belgian national TV. The episode 'Beneath the Surface', produced by Leon Haberkorn, is about the ongoing series of volcanic eruptions that have been occurring near Grindavík, a village of 4000 people.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMay 19, 2024

Landscape Patagonia Travel Log

Capturing The Grand Landscapes Of Torres Del Paine in Patagonia

After returning from the epic expedition to Antarctica, it was time to move onto part two of my three and a half week journey. Because the Antarctica expedition started and ended in Punta Arenas (Chile), we decided to add on Chilean Patagonia for several days and, more specifically, Torres Del Paine National Park.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMay 16, 2024

Featured How To & Tips Landscape Northern Lights

Photographing Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) With An iPhone

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 NieuwenhoveMay 11, 2024

Landscape Northern Lights Volcano

Photographing the Aurora Borealis Above an Eruption (Again)

Three years ago, during the 2021 eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcanic system in Iceland, I set out on a mission to try and capture the northern lights above an erupting volcano. I recently attempted to witness this unique & rare combination of natural phenomenons again, which I have dubbed the ‘Holy Grail of Iceland Photography’.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMay 9, 2024