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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 12 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 since 2016, Jeroen has spent the years since 2021 photographing the Central Highlands and documenting active eruptions, including the Fagradalsfjall and Sundhnúksgígar events. A childhood dream of his was to witness a volcanic eruption. He’s now photographed 12 of them.

Jeroen’s artistic storytelling reveals the raw power and surreal beauty of Earth in motion. He works in both photography and video, and he wants to help others see and photograph Iceland and Greenland while respecting the land and its 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.

Much of his work is shot from the air, with drones over Iceland’s eruptions and Highlands.

Jeroen’s work has received wide recognition, including honours in the 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 e-books and online courses for photographers.