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Eastern Greenland is one of those locations that has been very high on my photography bucket list for many, many years. This remote area is known for its rugged nature, majestic icebergs and lengthy fjords. Travelling there is not easy, let alone organising a group experience. The area only becomes accessible in mid-July, after which you can sail around it until the end of September before it begins to freeze over again. Together with my friend Andy Mumford, we spoke about trying to organise something in this remote area almost from the moment we first met three years ago. And clearly, we were not the only ones fascinated by this unique place because as soon as we opened up this photo workshop for signups, it filled up in record time.

Last August, the time had finally come. We met up with the participants at the domestic airport in Reykjavík where we boarded our special charter flight and, unknowingly, embarked on what would become the adventure of a lifetime exploring the area in and around Scoresbysund.

Interested in joining me for a photo expedition in East Greenland in 2025 or 2026? Make sure to check out the already-announced Scoresbysund photo expedition in 2025 or subscribe to my photo workshop waitlist to get notified as soon as new photo workshops are announced. I always inform my waitlist prior to publicly announcing new trips.

Eastern Greenland: Exploring The Solitude of Scoresbysund

A happy group after an exciting & fulfilling week in one of the most remote areas of the Arctic.

Eastern Greenland: Exploring The Solitude of Scoresbysund

This adventure wasn’t just fulfilling photographically but also an incredible experience. Being in such a remote corner of the planet, on a beautiful boat, with incredible people, it has easily made it into my top 3 photo workshops (& overall trips) this year.

Our Home For The Week: The Sailboat ‘Tilvera’

After a small delay, we finally left Reykjavík. At our destination, Constable Point in East Greenland, it immediately became clear that we were in the middle of nowhere. Aside from the muddy airstrip, a few buildings & three sailboats, there was nothing around us within visible range. As soon as we got our bags, we were greeted by Heimir, the captain of Tilvera. After a short walk (during which we already saw an arctic fox), we made it to an improvised pier from where we began ferrying people and luggage onto Tilvera.

Tilvera, the sailboat we would be calling home for the next week, is a beautiful ship with a lot of character. Compared to the two other vessels that would be travelling with us, Opal & Hildur, it is definitely the more modern one. Tilvera has comfortable (yet small) cabins, a cozy saloon with an inspiring library and a charming deckhouse. Outside on the deck, there is ample space for everyone on board to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. What we would later find out is that perhaps the best part of Tilvera was the crew, who have many years of experience with sailing in Greenland. They were not just experienced but also genuinely kind, considerate, inspiring and great people to spend time with.

Thanks to Tilvera we can reach all of these amazing places where bigger expedition ships could not possibly go. Can you spot our boat in this photograph?

The Encounter Of A Lifetime

As soon as we arrived on the ship, we had a quick chat with Heimir & Belén (the owners of Tilvera). Because neither Andy nor I had ever been to Scoresbysund before, our message to them was clear: ‘Our goal is photography. We trust you. You have the experience in this area.’. After all, why wouldn’t we lean on their experience to get the best out of the adventure?

As we sailed further and further away from the airstrip, the cell coverage got spottier and spottier. I was ready for a week completely off-grid. Our first goal was to sail through the night and reach Sol glacier, which is a glacial outlet ending up into Scoresbysund. It is located on the southern end of Scoresbysund and it would take us some time to reach. While we commenced our trip, we got to settle into our cabins and enjoyed a taste of the great cooking we would experience throughout the trip. This was swiftly followed by our first beautiful sunset as we sailed out of the inlet where Constable Point is located. While the icebergs were few at first, we still managed to get some shots in.

As we arrived at Sol glacier, we got our drones up for the first time to capture a few icebergs, as well as the impressive glacier front. This was the perfect teaching moment for the drone pilots in the group as they could get used to flying from a moving boat and all the complexities that brings with it.

Even though we were still far away from the most amazing icebergs, there was some shots to be had during this colourful sunset.

The morning of our first full day in Scoresbysund, we were greeted by moody conditions. As it turned out, these would be the only moody conditions throughout the entire trip.

Even in those first 24 hours, we saw 4 or 5 different types of landscapes. These incredible basalt columns were found on the southern end of Scoresbysund. Some of these basaltic layers are incredibly thick.

Occasionally, we would spot one of the other two sailboats (Hildur & Opal) travelling near us which provided a perfect opportunity to get scale in the photographs.

Some of the icebergs we spotted that first day had unbelievable shapes and colours.

As we progressed along the shoreline, we had one simple goal: find a polar bear. Before this trip, I had been reading in the Icelandic newspapers that more polar bears had been sighted this year due to the sea ice moving much further south than usual. I have to admit, this got my hopes up of seeing a polar bear. I had already seen a polar bear in the wild back in Svalbard in 2019. However, that experience left me hungry for much more as I didn’t feel I got a good photograph out of it.

After about two hours of sailing, the captain called me and said ‘We may have a polar bear’. Apparently, about an hour before, one of the other sailboats had spotted one resting on the shoreline. I quickly informed the group to get their cameras ready. As we began approaching the area where the polar bear had been seen, we all stood out on deck on the lookout. After a few minutes, we could see a white-yellow animal lying on top of a rock next to the water. It was still very far out, so we decided to approach it at a slow pace. However, as soon as we got closer, the polar bear leapt into the water and began swimming. “That’s it.” is what I thought. I figured we would lose it now as polar bears can swim great distances for hours without stopping. However, we were in for a great surprise…

Eastern Greenland: Exploring The Solitude of Scoresbysund

At first, the polar bear was lying on a rock by the shore…

Eastern Greenland: Exploring The Solitude of Scoresbysund

… but then suddenly, he leapt into the water and began swimming.

After a few minutes, the polar bear swam past an iceberg a few hundred metres away from the shoreline. I jokingly said to the group that it would be so perfect if he would sit on top of the iceberg to pose for us. To everyone’s surprise, something really special was about to unfold. As the polar approached the iceberg, he stopped and climbed out of the water onto the iceberg! All I could say was “NO WAY! NO WAY! THIS IS NOT HAPPENING!” as I fired off my camera, taking shot after shot after shot. Heimir took us carefully closer while the polar bear approached a hole inside the iceberg. Incredibly, the bear walked behind the hole, looked through as if he were posing for us and then proceeded further onto the iceberg where he posed for us for a long time. He sat there so long that I filled up an entire memory card with postcard-perfect photographs of a polar bear sitting on top of a crystal-blue iceberg. Less than 24 hours into this expedition and our minds were completely blown already. This single encounter was such an incredible moment to us that the trip had already become a great success even if it would have ended right there and then.

This was such an incredibly moment. As if he knew he was posing for a boat full of photographers, the polar bear stuck his head through the hole inside the iceberg…

…before he proceeded to climb the iceberg even further.

I took so many photographs I am extremely happy with so it was very, very hard to make a selection for this blog. Below are some of my favourite ones of this unique encounter.

After the encounter with this, presumably young, polar bear, we headed further west to continue on our journey. Everyone was exhilarated and you could sense the feeling of excitement and fulfilment. The polar bear had given us everything we wanted, and then even more. We got the best encounter, with the best possible backdrop. Our memory cards were full and so were our minds & hearts.

As we proceeded to our anchorage for the evening, we got treated to a beautiful sunset over the bay we had just crossed.

Solitude In Magical Surroundings

I would think “How could the rest of this adventure possibly become better after such an encounter?” but that’s exactly what happened. Perhaps not in such a spectacular way but it really was how the trip would continue. Every day would have its own special & unique moment. The following days, we spent exploring the more narrow passages while circling around the Milneland island, starting with a journey through the iceberg-filled Fønfjord.

That evening, we anchored at Red Island (Rødeø) where we visited the incredible ‘Iceberg City’. Well, actually, it was more of an ‘Iceberg Graveyard’ as this is a place where icebergs get stuck and remain until they disappear completely. We cruised between the icebergs during sunset, while also making a landing on the shores of the island so we could fly our drones to capture the incredible scenery in front of us.

As we travelled through Fønfjord, the other two sailboats were never far behind.

There were so many icebergs at the Iceberg City that had interesting shapes. The shots were just for the picking there.

I found that using my drone to capture these giants was much better choice than shooting from the zodiacs as that way we did not disturb the beautiful reflections on the water.

This photograph, taken during sunset, shows really well how many icebergs were in this place and how they were all seemingly stuck in the same spot.

I found this spiral by accident but thought it was really, really interesting. It disappeared almost as fast as I saw it appear.

We landed on the Red Island and used the opportunity to shoot from the shore. Before we jumped back in the zodiacs, we got to enjoy this gorgeous pastel coloured sunset.

The next few days would be all about these incredible icebergs. As we sailed further north into Rødefjord, we would see more and more of these frozen giants. The water surface was incredibly still, resulting in stunning reflections. One iceberg in particular, which we encountered close to our anchorage, was just enormous. Especially with a drone you could see all the smaller icebergs surrounding it were all just part of the same one. Later that evening, Heimir & Belén chose a great anchorage for us to enjoy the sunset. It was a pretty spectacular evening. We got the most amazing light, while also enjoying a barbecue and being surrounded by incoming slush ice. It was such a perfect moment. So much so that I got a bit carried away by the excitement. I was eating, flying my drone and using my camera at pretty much the same time. Talk about proper multi-tasking!

I have never seen such a large, enormous even, body of water be so flat. Even though the weather was not what I wanted (yuk those blue skies), I still managed to take many photographs I loved.

This was one of the largest icebergs we came across. Heimir, our captain, did a marvellous job navigating us closely so we could get stunning drone images.

Can you spot Tilvera, our sailboat?

Later that evening, we got completely enclosed by slush ice from an iceberg calving.

The sunset was incredible and I flew my drone back to the large iceberg, which was only 2,5 kilometres away from us, to get this sunset shot.

But even with the camera you could get gorgeous photograph.

Shooting with my ultra-wide angle lens was absolute key to get the most out of this colour explosion.

At the end of Øfjord awaited the Bear Islands, our final stop before commencing the long journey back to Constable Point. These uniquely shaped islands are recognised by the pointy and long mountain ridges that resemble a dragon’s spine sticking out of the water. It struck me at that moment how incredible it was that the landscape kept changing dramatically throughout the trip. Even after six days of travelling within the same, relatively small area, we kept seeing completely new geology.

After a terrific final evening (with a barbecue) on the Bear Islands, we began our journey through the night towards the only village in a 650 kilometre radius, Ittoqqortoormiit, before heading back to Constable Point for our return flight home. As the sun began setting, we sailed in between some of the largest icebergs we saw during the trip on the flattest ocean surface I have ever seen. What an amazing end to an amazing trip.

As the adventure progressed, the icebergs just became bigger and bigger. We found this massive ice castle float in the middle of the fjord we were traversing.

Every now and then, we would see glacial outlets slide down into the water. I really liked the spires on this glacial front. I decided to add the sailboat for scale.

This is an image showing the same iceberg as in the first image but from a top down perspective. Absolutely massive and yet so seemingly fragile!

As we got towards the end of the fjord, the mountains became bigger and the colours became softer. Perfect for telephoto action!

The mountains were unlike anything I have ever seen before. Some of these peaks stick out 1,5 kilometres or more above the sea level.

On the Bear Islands, we got to enjoy stunning mountain ranges that look like a dragon’s spine.

What Made This Greenland Photo Expedition Tick?

This entire expedition is the perfect blend between photography and experience.

Travelling aboard a sailboat means ‘slow travelling’. Travelling between locations takes time, which means it is ideal for photography as it allows you to really ‘see’ the landscape in front of you. It forces you to slow down, leaving you time to be amazed by all the wonders that pass by every second of the trip.  If there would be an interesting iceberg, or wildlife, we would make a stop or even circle around it. The crew was incredibly accommodating to our photography needs.

But it’s also about the entire experience. You are in such a remote part of the world with no phone reception. The only people around you are those you are sharing the sailboat with. It gives you a sense of exploration and it works as an incredible bonding experience too. And what reinforced the experience was the fact we got to participate in the whole experience. We got to help the crew hoist the sails, steer the boat and even kept an ice watch at night to keep us clear of the bigger & smaller icebergs that may cross our path.

On Tilvera, we were allowed to truly participate in the experience.

This was definitely one of the most memorable barbecues I have ever gotten to enjoy.

Our final evening on the Bear Islands.

My Five Favourite Images Of This Photo Workshop

While I haven’t been able to edit all of my images yet coming out of a very busy summer, I did manage to make a selection of my favourite images.

I really enjoy this frame because you can see how the polar bear is smelling to find out what is going on.

This image was taken using the Canon EOS R5 (https://geni.us/jvn-eosr5/) + Canon RF 100-500mm (https://geni.us/jvn-rf-100-500mm).

The way the ice is curved behind the polar bear lines up perfectly with the head of the animal, as well as the shape of it.

This image was taken using the Canon EOS R5 (https://geni.us/jvn-eosr5/) + Canon RF 100-500mm (https://geni.us/jvn-rf-100-500mm).

The way the sun casts an almost spotlight effect towards the iceberg really caught me eye in this scene.

This image was taken using the DJI Mavic 3 Pro (https://geni.us/jvn-mavic3pro).

This spiral felt so unique, I had to somehow capture it. What was really tricky was that it appeared very close to the shore, which was exactly what I didn’t want to include in my frame for this shot so I had to improvise with how to compose it.

This image was taken using the DJI Mavic 3 Pro (https://geni.us/jvn-mavic3pro).

This mountain with a flat top, really stood out to me amongst all the other mind-blowing mountains we saw.

This image was taken using the Canon EOS R5 (https://geni.us/jvn-eosr5/) + Canon RF 100-500mm (https://geni.us/jvn-rf-100-500mm).

This particular image really stood out for me because of how well it portrays the enormous scale of some of the icebergs we saw during this trip.

This image was taken using the DJI Mavic 3 Pro (https://geni.us/jvn-mavic3pro).

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Robert W.Winter in Iceland Photo Workshop (December 2024)

Somehow five stars doesn’t seem sufficient! What an amazing week with Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove and Mads Peter Iversen in one of the most photogenic locations I have ever visited. Nothing challenges an organiser’s ability like a cancelled flight, but even though we were delayed by a day in Reykjavik, Jeroen managed to pack in all the planned activities in to the remaining 5 days, starting with a six hour sunset boat trip through the magnificent bergs of the ice fjord. And that was just the start, every day there were new adventures and new locations. With so much to photograph, we all called on the expert guidance by Jeroen and Mads - from finding pleasing compositions in the chaos of the ice or life in the tiny settlements, to aerial HDR panoramas with the drones - the boys were always on hand to offer advice and suggestions (and to rescue my drone as I tried to land it where our boat had been 20 minutes earlier)!

Adrian V.West Greenland Photo Workshop (September 2024)

I am delighted to recommend Jeroen for his exceptional leadership and expertise in conducting photography workshops.
I recently had the privilege of participating in a photo workshop in Greenland lead by Jeroen, and I can say without reservations that he has a rare blend of photographic talent and organizational prowess. Jeroen is a master photographer, and generously shares this knowledge with workshop participants. Whether it's mastering the technical aspects of photography or exploring creative compositions, Jeroen provides invaluable insights that elevate the skills of all the participants. His meticulous planning and organizational skills are unmatched; the workshop was flawlessly executed, with every detail thoughtfully considered. He fostered a collaborative environment where participants felt free to ask questions, experiment, and learn from one another; always providing positive feedback and encouragement. I wholeheartedly recommend Jeroen for any photography workshop or related endeavor. His passion for photography, attention to detail, and outgoing personality, make him an outstanding leader.

Tomas A.West Greenland Photo Workshop (September 2024)

Jeroen’s and Mads’ West Greenland Workshop was simply the best photo workshop I’ve ever attended. The days were full from dawn to dusk and even later for nioghtime photography. Jeroen and Mads made themselves available during any free time for coaching, editing and general questions. They focused on hands on coaching for each of us in the field. Workshop logistics were seamless, transport via coaches and boats were in good condition with competent crews and were ready when scheduled, accommodations were very good. I look forward to joining Jeroen and Mads again in the future.

Kelly E.West Greenland Photo Workshop (September 2024)

I had the pleasure of being part of a Highlands workshop in August with Jeroen and Mads Peter Iversen as photo guides and professionals. I had already met them both on a workshop in Antarctica. The small group was perfect for guidance and attention. It is now sinking in how much I learned on this trip and how breathtaking Iceland is. We encountered some strong winds, rain and fog. Nevertheless, Jeroen found alternatives and safety was always paramount. He’s a conscientious guy and can be seriously funny too. Not only did our group gain knowledge, we had a lot of fun. Thanks for a memorable week to everyone on this workshop. I’d recommend Jeroen without hesitation.

Cindy B.Highlands of Iceland Photo Workshop (August 2024)

I was recently on an Iceland Highlands photo tour, my first trip with Jeroen. It will not be my last! It exceeded my expectations to the point that I've now booked a trip next year with Jeroen. My priority was to learn how to fly my new drone (Mavic 3 Classic) for quality stills photography. I started the trip with 'drone anxiety' and ended with confidence and a new set of skills in aerial photography. Jeroen's drone flying skills are impressive. But, importantly, he puts his clients first. He gives full support, both in terms of the essential skills needed to fly a drone safely, and also the skills needed to produce quality images. Jeroen's knowledge of Iceland and its hidden beauties, his organisational skills and photography expertise is second to none. I'm certainly looking forward to travelling with him again.

Milt I.Highlands of Iceland Photo Workshop (August 2024)

... Jeroen really really knows his stuff, not only about Iceland in general and the specific photo locations but he is also an absolute master with a drone. We were a pretty unexperienced group, regarding drone flying and drone photography and Jeroen helped and pushed us a lot, to really get the best out of our skills, equipment and the locations. I damaged my drone propellers on the third day, forgot the spare and there was no way to organize a replacement. I was really worried i was now missing out, but Jeroens expertise and support gave me confidence to use my drone during the rest of the workshop and there were no issues at all. Additionally his personality and his humor really made this trip and the group special. I highly recommend this workshop!

NicoHighlands of Iceland Photo Workshop (August 2024)

I highly recommend taking one of Jeroen's workshops. You can just tell that he has a great passion for leading them. He lives in Iceland and brought a wealth of knowledge and useful facts about the area, and had an answer for just about everything we asked him. He also has a great sense of humor so he made it entertaining as well. Thank you, Jeroen, for a great experience in the Highlands.

Chris G.Highlands of Iceland Photo Workshop (August 2024)

Really great trip - I learned a lot and we certainly got to photograph many places that would otherwise be very difficult for me to access. Jeroen and Mads always had answers/suggestions for my questions, and both were instrumental in forming compositions. Many times when we stopped I could not see the principal subject, but a drone would be launched and after watching one of their screens, something amazing would appear. I had never flown a drone before the trip, but Jeroen got me up and running in minutes; he made it very easy and relaxed. Also, my drone had a strange issue on one flight (it would not descend) but Jeroen got it back - flying it for over 2 minutes on no battery. He got it down just before all power was lost. It was wobbly on the way down, but it came down safely. Highly recommend these guys and their trips.

Paul K.Highlands of Iceland Photo Workshop (August 2024)

Going to the Icelandic Highlands means you have to know what you’re doing, and you have to be flexible with the ever changing weather. I was so fortunate to attend a workshop with Jeroen, as his expertise and knowledge of the numerous highland locations was critical to knowing where we could go based on the weather, road conditions, and time it would take to get everywhere. Our trip was filled with incredible locations I’ve only dreamed of going to, and many others that I had no idea existed. I’d highly recommend going on a workshop or even a private tour with Jeroen!

Mark S.Highlands of Iceland Photo Workshop (August 2024)

The trip I took with Jeroen to the Icelandic Highlands is the most memorable trip I’ve taken since I became serious about photography. It was incredible! Jeroen took us to the places I only dreamed about and never expected to see with my own eyes. Everything was well planned and executed – all we needed to do was concentrating on our photography. Thank you, Jeroen, for such a treat and good luck on all your endeavors!

Svetlana G.Highlands of Iceland Photo Workshop (July 2024)

I had a wonderful time at the workshop with Jeroen. Jeroen is a wonderful, very inspiring photographer, an excellent teacher, very sensitive to the beauty of Nature and empathetic, with a refined sense of humor. I felt very taken care of during the workshops and I will definitely come back next year

Doris M.Puffins in the Midnight Sun Photo Workshop (June 2024)

I took a 3 day photography workshop with Jeroen to the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and had a wonderful experience. Jeroen has an infectious enthusiasm for photography and it really shows in his love of these Icelandic locations and the way he provides instruction on the best perspectives and techniques to get the shots. I appreciate that Jeroen is fully licensed to guide these workshop. This gives me peace of mind knowing that he’s prepared to handle most scenarios that may occur out in the field. Time to save up for my next workshop with Jeroen! Thanks so much, Jeroen!

Jarrick L.Private Workshop in October 2023

Well organised workshop with multiple stunning locations providing plenty of opportunities to capture great photos. When the opportunity arose to capture the Northern Lights, Jeroen’s knowledge made sure we were in the right locations to capture the lights at their best. Jeroen was always willing to help and pass on his knowledge to be able to have the best possible composition to capture stunning photos. I can’t thank Jeroen and Mads enough for a great workshop and creating memories that will last a lifetime. I look forward to doing more workshops in the future with Jeroen and highly recommended anyone interested in a photography workshop to do it and learn from the best.

Jordan G.Iceland in Winter Workshop in November 2023

I had the privilege of going on the Puffins in the midnight sun workshop which was an amazing experience. Anja and Jeroen were both absolutely amazing hosts and the workshop exceeded my expectations. Both were very approachable with any questions and provided the appropriate level of advice, allowing me to improve my photography.

Jeff M.Puffins in the Midnight Sun Workshop in June 2023

In July 2023 I decided to book a 5 days private tour with Jeroen to the highlands. This was a complete different experience. We visited remote and amazing locations, I could not find this locations without Jeroens guidance. Jeroen has a incredible local knowledge, a great enthusiasm, a perfect planning and also very important, a lot of patience. I enjoyed the 5 days with Jeroen very much, he is a very accommodating person with agreat sense of humor. During our tour we had a lot of fun and with his assistance I made my best Iceland shots ever, most of them with my Mavic 3 Pro drone. Thank you very much Jeroen for this unique experience, I hope we will plan the next tour in 2024 together.

Wolfgang S.Private Highlands Workshop in July 2023

I really enjoyed guided hike with Jeroen. He knows a lot about the volcanos so you won't have only amazing experience but you can also learn a lot from him. Perfect and easy communication. Thank you again for this "stillcantbelievethatitwasreal" experience!

Veronika S.Private Eruption Hike in August 2023

… The itinerary was well thought out, but allowed for flexibility of weather conditions and the eruption of Meradalir! Jeroen is knowledgeable, helpful, thoughtful & has a great sense of humour. He regularly checked-in with us to all make sure we were happy and offered assistance in our photography, especially for drones. I felt safe, entertained & learned so much during the workshop. The accommodation & food during the trip were also amazing. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend or attend another workshop.

Rhiannon L.Highlands Photo Workshop in August 2022

Greenland 2023 was an incredible experience, in a truly epic location with an amazing group of people. Andy and Jeroen are true professionals in every sense, with a passion for photography that is infectious to the group. I felt challenged to explore styles of photography that pushed the boundaries of my comfort zone, and having their guidance as well as the group to share ideas with helped me grow as a photographer. Andy seems to have a knack for creating an inclusive environment around him that brings the group together, inspires, builds friendships, and elevates the experience to an enjoyable and unforgettable one. Jeroen is very knowledgeable, easy going, and talented photographer and it was a pleasure spending the week with him. I truly cannot recommend highly enough.

Chris D.Greenland Photo Workshop in March 2023

… It was one of the most wonderful trips of adventure, exhilaration mixed with wonder and awe of the surrounding beauty. None of that would have been possible without the expert guidance, local knowledge, sense of enthusiasm and detailed planning by Jeroen. We were lucky to him as an expert driver while we wondered over terrain that is unfamiliar to most people, but Jeroen made us feel confidant that we were in safe hands. Moreover his love for photography, landscape and culture of Iceland is contagious and made the trip all the more special. Whether you call him the “Volcano man” or the “drone man” his photography is extraordinary. I would go back in a heartbeat to spend time exploring more of Iceland with him.

Sarfraz D.Highlands Photo Workshop in August 2022

… Everything about it was excellent – it is clear that Jeroen puts huge effort into ensuring he provides a first class experience for his participants – the itinerary was thorough, but flexible to get the best out of the weather and volcanic eruption conditions. Jeroen ensures that everybody is safe (important in such an environment) as well as maintaining a pace that works for all. On top of this, his knowledge about Iceland is broad and deep making him an excellent tour guide as well as an accomplished photographer. I can highly recommend a workshop or tour with Jeroen and I do hope that I get to enjoy another workshop with him in the future.

Jon A.Highlands Photo Workshop in August 2022

I was fortunate to accompany both Andy Mumford and Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove to Ilulissat, Greenland. I've done guided photography tours before, but this was without a doubt the most enjoyable experience. The comradery of the group combined with the positive attitude and humor of both Andy and Jeroen was fabulous. Lodging + food were a step above what I was expecting and were memorable experiences in and of themselves. Zero regrets and while in Greenland, I discussed what other tours I could add my name onto the waitlist for. Recommended without hesitation.

Michael M.Greenland Photo Workshop in March 2023

It became clear that Jeroen is very familiar with the beauty of Iceland, but also with the possible dangers of its natural elements. He took us to the highlights, but also guided us to a number of hidden marvels. And always he knew something interesting to tell about the location. On the creativity side, Jeroen did not intervene at all on location – unless requested for. So we all could explore our own creativity. This definitely tastes for more. And I will definitely call Jeroen again.

Koen D.Private Photography Tour in March 2016

It was a pleasure to have a look behind the scences on how Jeroen works. His photos look so natural as he knows where to be in the right place at the right time. I’ve received a lot of professional advice and feedback on how to create stunning landscape images. You did an amazing job and I can’t thank you enough!

Adında M.Private Photography Tour in November 2017

... Jeroen has great ability as a teacher as well as a photographer. His priority is the participant, not taking his own pictures. Jeroen is good at checking in with the introvert photographer to make sure they are getting the most from the scene, but without looking over your shoulder. Knowing that group dynamics impacts everyone’s experience, he also builds a camaraderie with his humour and manner.

Stewart L.Iceland in Winter Photo Workshop (March 2024)

… Imagine being taken to locations so amazing that the erupting volcano wasn’t even one of the top 5. This was an EPIC adventure through a place traversed by few people. We had the guidance and support needed to capture amazing photos and learn to use our drones effectively, incredible food and accommodations, and access to Jeroen’s incredible wealth of knowledge to keep us safe in face of unstable cliffs, weird weather, and other craziness. I can’t wait to join another tour with Jeroen.

Richard S.Highlands Photo Workshop in August 2022

If you want to explore Iceland with your camera you’re blessed with a guide like Jeroen. He knows and understands the country so well. He really makes an effort to visit every location at the best possible moment of the day. He knows so many beautiful locations so that he’s also able to improvise when the weather conditions are not that great. He will bring you to lots of beautiful places that are less touristic and where you can take the time to fully explore your camera trying to capture this unique landscape.

Stefaan M.Private Photography Tour in March 2016

… And my expectations of his guided tour were indeed the highlight of my short vacation. Not only the sights where breathtaking but also Jeroen’s personal anecdotes and explanation in an easy way over this ever changing landscape building itself was a great surplus to my hiking experience. He is not only passionate about telling you the story behind the views that unfolds before your eyes during the hike, but he lets you also walk at your own pace without looking to his watch as on many other organised larger tours. So folks if you look for an unique guided personal tour, I would really recommend this great guide. From me personally he earns withouth doubt 5* !

John V.Private Guided Eruption Hike in October 2021

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Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove

Jeroen is an award-winning Belgian photographer based in Iceland. The past years, he dedicated his photography to the Central Highlands & volcanic eruptions. Most recently, he received international attention for his work at the Fagradalsfjall volcano.


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