Featured Blog Articles | Highlights by Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove

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This page features a curated collection of Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove’s most notable blog articles, highlighting key stories, insights, and photography projects from his work around the world. Each featured post offers a deeper look into his creative process, from capturing powerful landscapes and wildlife to leading photography workshops in remote destinations. Readers can explore articles that represent the essence of Jeroen’s storytelling and visual style, combining technical knowledge with real-world adventure. These highlights provide the perfect starting point for anyone looking to experience his photography and travels at their best.

Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove flying his drone in 2026 to test it for written reviews and his buyer's guide for drone photographers showcasing the best drones with cameras.

Drone Featured Reviews & Gear

Drone Photography In 2026: The Best Drones For Every Budget

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is which drone someone should buy for drone photography. The drone market is rapidly evolving and there are currently a lot of options on the market so it can be hard to decide what you need. In this article I try to create a clearer picture of what drone you should…

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveApril 23, 2026

Photographing Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) With An iPhone

Featured How To & Tips Landscape Northern Lights

How to Photograph the Northern Lights With an iPhone (Best Settings)

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 NieuwenhoveMarch 25, 2026

Featured Landscape Opinion

Why I Don’t Share (Some) Photo Locations (& You Shouldn’t Either)

Lately, I've gotten a lot more messages asking me about the location I captured a photo at. Therefore, I thought it would be a good idea to address why I don't share some photography locations and why you shouldn't either.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveNovember 27, 2025

Featured How To & Tips Northern Lights

The Ultimate Guide To Chasing & Photographing The Northern (Or Southern) Lights

Learn how to find, understand, and photograph the Northern and Southern Lights. This complete guide covers the facts, conditions, apps, and techniques you need to plan your perfect aurora adventure.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveNovember 12, 2025

Drone Flying In Iceland: All You Need To Know In 2024

Drone Featured Iceland

Iceland Drone Rules in 2026: A Complete Guide From A Local Pro

Iceland follows the new EU drone regulations that apply across Europe. However, several local Icelandic drone laws also affect how and where you can fly. In this updated guide, I explain the key rules for photographers and videographers who plan to fly drones in Iceland safely and legally.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveNovember 9, 2025

Outdoor Apparel & Photography Gear You Need On A Photo Workshop

Featured Landscape Photo Workshops Wildlife

Outdoor & Photography Gear You Need On A Photo Workshop or Tour

Travelling to Iceland and Greenland, and the Arctic in general, requires a bit more thought in what clothing and photography gear you should bring. That's why it's understandable that one of the most asked questions I receive when participants prepare for a photo workshop is what they should pack.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveOctober 1, 2025

Featured Iceland Timeline Volcano

The Litli-Hrútur Eruption – A Timeline

To celebrate the one year anniversary of the third volcanic eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcanic system at Litli-Hrútur, I decided to create a timeline showing all the events which happened during this eruption.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveJuly 7, 2024

Featured Volcano

3 Years Of Photographing Eruptions In Iceland – What I’ve Learned

Looking back at 3 years of photographing eruptions, I want to share with you the most important lessons or truths I’ve learned documenting this natural wonder.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMarch 19, 2024

Green northern lights arc above the Sólheimasandur DC-3 plane wreck on Iceland's south coast.

Featured How To & Tips Landscape Northern Lights

Northern Lights Camera Settings: An Aurora Photographer’s Guide

A lot of people travelling to Iceland, have asked me how to photograph the Northern Lights before. The aurora season has just started last week, so I thought it was definitely a good time to write this journal entry.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveSeptember 1, 2023

Featured Iceland Timeline Volcano

The Meradalir Eruption – A Timeline

To celebrate the one year anniversary of the eruption in Meradalir, the second eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcano, I decided to create a timeline showing all the events which happened during this eruption just as I did for the Geldingadalir eruption.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveAugust 3, 2023

Featured How To & Tips Top 5

5 Tips To Thoughtfully Minimise Your Photography Gear

I used to be a different type of photographer. One who always headed out with an unbearably heavy backpack, filled to the brim with gear. How did I change my behaviour to a minimalistic approach in such a way that improved my photography?

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveApril 23, 2023

Two photographers silhouetted against the glowing lava and steam plume of the Fagradalsfjall eruption in Iceland.

Featured Iceland Timeline Volcano

The Geldingadalir Eruption – A Timeline

To celebrate the one year anniversary of the eruption in Geldingadalir, I decided to create a timeline showing all the events which happened during this eruption.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMarch 9, 2022

Featured How To & Tips Iceland Landscape

10 Tips When Doing Landscape Photography in Iceland

Over the years I’ve been getting plenty of questions about photography in Iceland. In this blog article, I’ve tried to answer one of those questions: “What should I keep in mind when doing landscape photography in Iceland?”.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMarch 31, 2020

Steaming geothermal valley below snowy peaks at Hveradalir in Kerlingarfjöll, Iceland.

Featured Iceland Landscape

My Top 5 Photography Locations in Iceland

Over the years I’ve been getting plenty of questions about Iceland and what people should visit. I started answering some of those questions in a series of journal entries. In this journal entry, I answer another one of those questions: “What are my top 5 must-photograph locations in Iceland?”.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMarch 15, 2020