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Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove is an award-winning Belgian Icelandic photographer known for his dramatic imagery of volcanic eruptions and Iceland’s wild terrain.

Based in Reykjavík, he leads immersive photo workshops and tours. His work has been published by National Geographic and BBC, and he is the author of photographic book, ‘New Earth’.

Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove is a Belgian Icelandic nature and landscape photographer based in Reykjavík, Iceland. He is internationally recognised for his powerful imagery of volcanic eruptions and the country’s wild, remote landscapes.

Since 2021, Jeroen has focused on photographing the Central Highlands and documenting active eruptions, including the Fagradalsfjall and Sundhnúksgígar events. Fulfilling a childhood dream, he has now captured 11 volcanic eruptions, building a rare visual record of Iceland’s dynamic geology.

His photography reveals the raw power and surreal beauty of Earth in motion. A fully licensed photography guide, Jeroen leads immersive workshops and private tours in Iceland and Greenland, offering rare access to volcanic sites, glacial landscapes, and highland wilderness. His tours emphasise safety, sustainability, and personal guidance.

His work has received international awards and has been featured in National Geographic, BBC, and other major media. He is the author of photographic book, ‘New Earth’ and a mentor to photographers working in extreme environments.

Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove is a Belgian Icelandic nature and landscape photographer, internationally recognised for his dramatic imagery of volcanic eruptions and Iceland’s raw wilderness.

Based in Reykjavík, Iceland since 2021, Jeroen has focused his recent years on photographing the Central Highlands and documenting active eruptions, including the now-iconic Fagradalsfjall and Sundhnúksgígar events. A childhood dream of his was to witness a volcanic eruption; since then, he has photographed 11 such events, creating a rare and evolving visual record of Iceland’s changing geology.

Jeroen’s artistic storytelling reveals the raw power and surreal beauty of Earth in motion. Through photography and video, he strives to capture these extreme landscapes in ways that feel both intimate and previously unseen. His mission is to help others see, experience, and photograph Iceland and Greenland, always with deep respect for nature, the land, and wildlife.

A fully licensed photography guide, Jeroen leads immersive workshops and private photo tours, offering rare access to remote volcanic sites, highland wilderness, and glacial terrain. His tours prioritise safety, sustainability, and personal guidance, attracting professional and serious enthusiast photographers from around the world.

His expertise in drone photography, combined with a deep understanding and respect for Iceland’s natural forces, allows him to offer unique perspectives and insights into the unpredictable terrain he calls home.

Jeroen’s work has received wide recognition, including honours in the Fine Art Photography Awards, Drone Photo Awards, the Federation of European Photographers, and the World Photographic Cup. As a working photojournalist, his images have been featured in leading international outlets including National Geographic, BBC, and numerous travel, science and photography platforms.

He is the author of ‘New Earth’, a book which documents the events of the Geldingadalir volcanic eruption from day one. He has also released a series of in-depth e-books and online courses for photographers eager to hone their skills in dynamic, often extreme environments.