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Nature & Landscape Photo Workshops & Photo Tours

Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove runs nature and landscape photo workshops in Iceland, Greenland, and Antarctica, with groups of 4-8 photographers per trip. Iceland workshops run in three seasons: autumn for colour, winter for ice and aurora, and summer for the volcanic highlands and midnight light. Greenland trips visit iceberg-dense fjords in east and west by boat. Antarctica is a single 2028 expedition to the Peninsula and South Georgia, combining wildlife and landscape across one voyage.

Compared to cruise ships and town-based day-trip operators in Greenland, the workshops can run light-led schedules around single fjord systems rather than rotate through multiple ports.

Compared to general expedition cruises, a 2028 Antarctica photo workshop dedicates daily Zodiac landings to wildlife and landscape photography rather than splitting time across general tourism.

For several years, Jeroen has been organising photography workshops to help participants improve their landscape photography skills. Below you can also find testimonies & reviews of previous photo workshop experiences or you can read about previous photo workshops on Jeroen’s blog.

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Photographing the Northern Lights Above Vestrahorn in Iceland
Icebergs drifting in a wide East Greenland fjord under low cloud.

Which Nature & Landscape Photography Workshops Does Jeroen Run?

Which Season Suits Your Iceland Landscape Photography?

Summer opens the volcanic highlands completely: interior tracks that stay closed the rest of the year swing open, and near-endless daylight around the solstice creates shooting windows that simply don’t exist at other times of year. Highland trips typically run June through August, when the interior roads are open and the midnight sun keeps the light workable well past midnight. Winter shifts the whole focus to ice: Jökulsárlón’s glacier lagoon, ice caves under Vatnajökull, and long dark nights that turn the aurora into the main subject rather than a bonus. These trips typically run December through March. Autumn closes the cycle with colour instead: birch and dwarf willow turning gold and rust across the valleys and lower highlands, paired with the first clear dark nights for aurora as the midnight sun fades. Jeroen typically runs these trips in September and October, working the shoulder season before snow shuts the highland tracks down.

Photographing Greenland’s Iceberg Fjords by Boat

In the west, Disko Bay and Ilulissat offer calmer water, easier access, and the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord calving straight into the bay. Further north and east, Scoresby Sund is the world’s largest fjord system, where icebergs the size of buildings drift past the boats sailing among them. East again, Jeroen runs trips into the Sermilik area near Tasiilaq and Kulusuk: remote fjords with a wilder, more mountainous backdrop. A typical boat-based day means slow passes among icebergs at engine-idle speed, chasing the light as it shifts across the ice, with sudden stops the moment a good composition or a surfacing whale demands one. West and east reward different approaches: the west for reliable iceberg density and easier logistics, the east for scale, remoteness, and drama.

Launching a drone by hand from the deck of a sailboat in East Greenland.

The 2028 Antarctica & South Georgia Photography Expedition

Antarctica’s landscape runs on a different scale entirely: glaciers calving into black water, mountains rising straight out of the sea with no foothills to soften the transition, and icebergs sculpted into shapes that look designed rather than accidental. You feel that scale properly only once you’re standing in a Zodiac beneath it. Jeroen is one of the photography guides on the 2028 Antarctica & South Georgia expedition, which dedicates daily Zodiac landings to photography rather than splitting time across general sightseeing. For landscape work that distinction matters: getting off the ship at the right light, not just the scheduled time, is what separates a photography expedition from a tourism cruise. South Georgia adds a different landscape again, with glacier-draped peaks rising straight from the beach: a contrast to the lower, ice-dominated scenery further south on the Peninsula.

Pair of adélie penguins perched on a chunk of brash ice with an Antarctic peak behind.

Why Book A Photo Workshop With a Professional, Award-Winning Photo Tour Leader?

Booking a photo workshop with Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove means learning in-the-field from a professional photographer and experienced photo tour leader with years of hands-on expertise in landscape, wildlife, and remote-location photography. His workshops are built around light, timing, weather, and real-world conditions, helping photographers improve composition and technical skills while creating strong, portfolio-ready images. Jeroen’s work has received international recognition and awards, and his photography has been published and featured across multiple platforms, reflecting a high level of professional consistency.

Rather than following a fixed itinerary, each workshop is adapted to seasonal conditions, subject behavior, and changing weather, ensuring participants are in the right place at the right time. Workshops are kept small and personal, allowing for individual guidance in-the-field, practical shooting advice tailored to different experience levels, and optional workflow or post-processing insights that continue to add value after the workshop ends.

Every workshop led by Jeroen places a strong emphasis on professional tour leadership, safety, and responsible travel. He holds the required local licenses and permits where applicable and is Wilderness First Aid certified, providing an added layer of preparedness when working in remote regions, unpredictable environments, and demanding natural conditions. Locations, routes, and daily plans are carefully assessed to balance photographic potential with safety, access, and environmental responsibility, allowing participants to focus fully on photography with confidence.

From logistics and location scouting to group management and risk awareness, all practical details are handled professionally. Participants are guided by someone who understands both the creative demands of photography and the real-world responsibilities of leading high-quality photo workshops.

Small-Group Photo Workshops Designed for Photographers

Photography workshops led by Jeroen are intentionally designed around small group sizes, allowing every photo workshop participant to receive meaningful guidance and personal feedback throughout the experience. Rather than guiding large groups through busy locations, these workshops focus on creating an environment where photographers can truly learn, experiment, and develop their skills in the field. Smaller groups also make it easier to adapt to changing conditions, reposition quickly for wildlife encounters, and work together respectfully in fragile environments.

Participants benefit from hands-on instruction in real shooting conditions, whether photographing wildlife, dramatic volcanic landscapes, or iceberg-filled fjords. Jeroen works closely with each photographer to refine composition, improve technical settings, and help them understand how to work with light, weather, and timing in challenging environments.

Small groups also allow the workshop itinerary to remain flexible and photography-driven. Instead of rushing between locations, time can be spent waiting for the right light, returning to locations when conditions improve, or following unexpected opportunities that nature presents.

The result is a far more immersive experience where participants can focus fully on developing their photography while exploring some of the most extraordinary landscapes on Earth.

Reviews From Previous Photo Workshops & Photo Tours

Choosing the right photography workshop is about more than just visiting iconic locations. It’s about experience, safety, timing, and personal guidance. Below you’ll find honest reviews from photographers who have joined me on landscape, wildlife & drone photo workshops in Iceland, Greenland and other locations. These testimonials reflect real experiences in small groups, hands-on instruction in challenging conditions, and the level of care Jeroen aims to bring to every workshop.

I recently completed a photography workshop in the Highlands with Jeroen, and it exceeded all my expectations. Jeroen's knowledge of Iceland's interior is amazing, from navigating rough F-roads and tricky weather conditions to putting us in the exact right spot at the right time for incredible light. Going into the trip, my drone skills were fairly beginner-level, but Jeroen was fantastic at giving me hands-on guidance, composition advice and technical tips, while also giving me the space I needed to practice on my own. Over the course of the week, my flying and aerial photography improved by leaps and bounds. We had a small, nimble and lighthearted group and Jeroen was the perfect leader!

DavidAerials of the Icelandic Highlands (August 2026)

I have admired Jeroen's work for a long time, so I joined the Aerials of the Icelandic Highlands workshop with very high expectations. His knowledge of the Highlands is exceptional, and his flexibility in adapting the workshop to the weather meant we were always in the right place at the right time. Driving through remote highland tracks, crossing rivers and reaching places that very few people ever see was an unforgettable experience. My biggest personal takeaway was the confidence I gained as a drone pilot, flying distances I would never have thought possible and in conditions I would previously never have considered taking off in. I returned home with images I'm genuinely proud of.

Beemer B.Aerials of the Icelandic Highlands (August 2026)

This was the second workshop with Jeroen. Same three customers from last year expressed the desire to do another aerial drone workshop in the Icelandic Highlands. Jeroen managed to fit in an extra custom made workshop for us this July. Jeroen took us to locations we didn’t manage to visit last year. Although many of the highland roads were still unusually closed, Jeroen was very flexible in checking roads and weather, and discussing all options with us. This was again a highly successful workshop. Jeroen was always very helpful giving us drone operating tips and showing us the locations and possible compositions prior to launching our own drones. En route we also had the opportunity to stop briefly at some of the iconic Icelandic waterfalls. Jeroen is very knowledgeable and a very skilled 4X4 driver on the highland roads and river crossings. It was great having everything planned for us in advance. Another highly successful workshop and we all want to go again next year.

Peter S.Private Aerials of the Icelandic Highlands (July 2026)

I signed up for the puffin workshop after a disappointing experience in Ireland, where the puffins were always too far away to photograph well. That definitely isn’t the case on Grímsey. A great location is only half the equation. The other half is knowing how to photograph it, and that’s where Jeroen truly excels. The highlight for me was the daily image review sessions, discussing editing, cropping, and selecting the strongest frame from a burst. Jeroen has an exceptional eye for the things that matter. I arrived in Iceland hoping to come home with at least a single portrait of a puffin carrying fish in its bill. Instead, I came home with what feels like an entire puffin portfolio.

Myriam F.Puffins in the Midnight Sun Workshop in June 2026

I spent 8 days on a workshop led by Jeroen to Western Greenland. My experience was absolutely delightful from end to end. Given the limited infrastructure in Greenland, Jeroen as a planner had anticipated so many "what ifs" that he always had an alternative plan if/when something came up. His attention to all the details for our trip was amazing. The accommodations, food, transportation, and activities were all superb. As a teacher he was patient and supportive. He also worked hard to create unique photographic opportunities for us - both landscape and wildlife. His passion and enthusiasm is infectious, as is his sense of humor. As a woman in my 60's, I always felt so safe with him as our leader. I also spent a day with him up in the highlands of Iceland where he worked tirelessly to put us in the best position(s) and in the best light and helped me capture the most insane landscape shots with my new drone. Jeroen is a wonderful human being and great fun to be with. I definitely plan to go on another of his fabulous workshops in the near future!

Miranda D.West Greenland Photo Workshop (September 2025)

Going the Extra Mile... This was the second of Jeroen’s drone workshops I have attended. That in itself should tell you how good he is. This workshop was held under the most difficult conditions, with the aftermath of hurricane Erin sweeping across Iceland, resulting in very high winds, rain and road closures. Despite that, not a minute of our time in Iceland was wasted, as Jeroen took us from one superb location to another, flexing plans around the weather. Flying drones in high winds and rain can be difficult, but Jeroen’s expertise made us all feel calm and able to fly anywhere. If it wasn’t enough to find suitable locations in the worst of conditions, Jeroen also drove a 7-hour round trip to get a replacement drone when mine fell out of the sky. The only way Jeroen can now improve is to reach god status, so he can control the weather too. What an experience. Thank you Jeroen.

Paul G.Aerials of the Icelandic Highlands (August 2025)

Jeroen really cares about the experience that you have on his workshops. He has impeccable organisation and communication prior to and during the workshop. Jeroen actively sought feedback afterwards, which demonstrates to me that he is constantly working towards providing the best experience for participants. He handled one difficult situation that came up unexpectedly on this trip with grace and made sure the impact of this on the group was minimal. The photographic opportunities we had in East Greenland were incredible. As a total newbie to drone flying, I felt supported and encouraged to venture out of my comfort zone and as a result, I learned so much and captured some amazing photos that I am really proud of. The crew of the boat was fantastic, making sure we were safe and comfortable at all times. The food was excellent. All of these little touches curated by Jeroen made this workshop an incredible experience beyond taking photos.

Michele M.East Greenland Photo Expedition (August 2025)

My dad and I just returned from the BEST arctic fox adventure in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve with Jeroen. Jeroen made a comment at the beginning of our trip that stuck with me. He said that even though this is a photography workshop, the experience of everything is what it is all about, and the photos we hoped to take were the icing on the cake. That could not have been more accurate. "Living" with the foxes, the friendships we made, the moments we experienced together and alone with our furry friends, the knowledge and expertise gained, being off the grid, and some epic photo moments made this trip an incredible and memorable adventure of a lifetime. I would sign up for every upcoming workshop Jeroen has on the books if I could and I will certainly be back for more.

Megan G.Arctic Foxes in Hornstrandir Photo Workshop (June 2025)

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)

Jeroen was a huge part of what made this trip so successful. His local knowledge, adaptability to changing weather conditions (gale force winds and blizzards to warm, springlike days) and relationships with local providers made the trip an absolute pleasure. From the first evening meeting in Reykjavik to the final dinner everything proceeded without a noticeable hitch. The privilege of spending almost five hours exploring ice caves, coming face to face with Arctic Foxes and experiencing an amazing aurora display made the trip one for the record books. Such a smooth operation does not happen without a significant amount of pre-planning and the selection of hotels, shooting locations and restaurant stops showed that all eventualities had been considered. We were so engrossed in shooting that a scheduled critique session had to be postponed to a post trip online meeting - again showing Jeroen's commitment to the satisfaction of his clients. In short - I can highly recommend a workshop with Jeroen and hope to be a part of many future trips.

John M.Iceland in Winter Photo Workshop (March 2025)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below are a few of the most commonly asked questions people have before considering to join a photo workshop.

What Can I Expect From A Photo Workshop?

A photo workshop combines expert photography instruction with once-in-a-lifetime travel experiences. Participants spend their days photographing dramatic landscapes such as glaciers, volcanoes, waterfalls, and wildlife while learning composition, camera settings, and storytelling techniques in the field. You will receive personal guidance, hands-on feedback, and local insight to help you elevate your photography in truly unique locations.

What Kind Of Photography Will We Focus On During The Workshops?

Each photo workshop offers a variety of subjects, including landscape photography, wildlife and bird photography, and drone photography. Some trips focus on specific themes – such as puffins, Arctic foxes, or drone photography – while others provide a broader opportunity to explore nature and storytelling through your camera.

Do I Need To Be An Experienced Photographer To Join A Workshop?

All experience levels are welcome. Whether you are a beginner learning the fundamentals or an advanced photographer looking to refine your skills, these workshops are designed to adapt to each participant’s needs. Group sizes are kept small so that everyone receives individual attention and support, regardless of skill level.

Why Should I Join A Guided Photo Workshop Instead Of Traveling On My Own?

Joining a photo workshop is one of the fastest ways to improve your skills and take your photography to the next level. Instead of traveling alone and guessing where the best locations are, you will be guided by professional photographers who know the landscapes, the light, and the wildlife. A workshop not only teaches you composition, camera settings, and creative techniques, but also gives you access to lesser-known locations and the chance to shoot at the perfect times of day.

If that didn’t convince you, then maybe these 5 reasons how a photo tour can level up your photography can help you decide to join one Jeroen’s amazing adventures!

What Gear Should I Bring On A Photo Workshop?

Preparing for a photo workshop isn’t just about your camera: the right outdoor clothing and photography gear can make or break your experience. Conditions in places like Iceland, Greenland, and Antarctica can change quickly, so being properly equipped ensures you stay comfortable, safe, and ready to capture the moment.

If you want to get into the nitty gritty of what outdoor & photography gear to bring, make sure to read this detailed blog on what gear you need to join a photo workshop!

Landscapes In Photographs

These images come from Jeroen’s nature and landscape photography workshops and trips, from Iceland’s seasons to Greenland’s iceberg fjords and the Antarctic.

Interesting Blogs On Nature & Landscape Photography

Discover stories & reports from previous Nature & Landscape photography workshops or explore some of the handy tips Jeroen shared about photography & his workshops.

Photography Workshops in Greenland
Greenland in Winter in Five Images

Greenland in Winter in Five Images

Snow-capped peak rising above dark moss-covered hills at dawn in the Icelandic Highlands.
Behind The Shot – Hveradalir

Behind The Shot – Hveradalir

Photo Workshop Report: Highlands of Iceland (with Andrea Livieri)
Photo Workshop Report: Highlands of Iceland (with Andrea Livieri)

Photo Workshop Report: Highlands of Iceland (with Andrea Livieri)

Sailing Expedition in the Svalbard Archipelago - Part 1
Sailing Expedition in the Svalbard Archipelago – Part 1

Sailing Expedition in the Svalbard Archipelago – Part 1

Photo Workshop Report: Icelandic Highlands 2024 (with Mads)
Photo Workshop Report: Icelandic Highlands 2024 (with Mads)

Photo Workshop Report: Icelandic Highlands 2024 (with Mads)