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Photo Workshop Report: Icelandic Highlands 2024 (with Mads)

Two pretty large storms were set to travel over the country, which would test our flexibility and forced us to think on our feet. Did we manage? Let's find out!

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveAugust 17, 2024

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

Not one photo workshop in the Icelandic Highlands is ever the same. While almost all of my photo workshops follow a similar itinerary, each one has its own surprises. Whether it’s a surprise encounter with wildlife, an unexpected gorgeous midnight sun session or unique weather conditions, there is always a twist to it.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveAugust 11, 2024

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Photo Workshop Report: Puffins In The Midnight Sun 2024

Ever since my first visit in 2021, I have been on the island of Grímsey every single year. The quietness, the abundant birdlife, its beauty, ... It all draws me back to it every single time. The last three years, I have also brought other people there to discover its uniqueness in the form of a bird photography workshop. The…

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveAugust 4, 2024

On Belgian National TV Saturday: 'Beneath The Surface'

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Beneath The Surface: Now Available Internationally With Subtitles

Beneath The Surface, a short documentary about the volcanic eruptions near Grindavík, is now available internationally with english subtitles.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveJuly 28, 2024

Featured Iceland Reykjanes Peninsula 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

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Why Iceland Should Be On Your Photography Bucket List!

These days, Iceland has arguably become one of the most popular locations on the planet for landscape photography - for a reason. In this article, I will share with you my top 5 reasons why I believe Iceland has to be on your photography bucket list of locations to visit. Let’s dive in!

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveJune 16, 2024

Iceland Photo Workshops Top 5 Wildlife

Why This Is The Best Location To Photograph Puffins in Iceland

If you’re more invested into photography and really want to chase the more compelling photographs of a puffin, there’s only one location in Iceland you should consider: Grímsey.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveFebruary 11, 2024

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

As of January 1st 2024, new regulations on unmanned aircraft (drones) have been implemented in the EU and those same regulations will come into effect in Iceland on March 1st 2024. Nevertheless, there are also a bunch of local regulations you need to be aware of. In this blog, I focus on the regulations which apply to consumer/prosumer photographers &…

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveJanuary 10, 2024

Greenland Iceland Photo Workshops

Iceland and Greenland Photography Tours: Capture the Arctic

Embark on a journey of a lifetime to explore two breathtaking destinations: Iceland and Greenland. On my photo workshops, led by experienced landscape photographers, you'll receive guidance and tips to enhance your photography skills to create stunning images. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced enthusiast, these photography workshops offer a unique and memorable experience.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveDecember 17, 2023

Photo Workshop Report - Iceland In Winter (with Mads)

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Photo Workshop Report – Iceland In Winter 2023 (with Mads)

Two weeks ago I hosted my final photo workshop of 2023 - together with Mads Peter Iversen. Joined by a group of 9 photo workshop participants we explored the south coast of Iceland during 8 days at the end of November.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveDecember 6, 2023

Iceland Icelandic Highlands Photo Workshops

Photo Workshop Report: Highlands of Iceland (Mads Peter Iversen)

In early August, I set out to explore the Icelandic Highlands with Mads Peter Iversen during a photo workshop focused entirely on exploring some of my favourite areas of Iceland in the Southern Highlands. How did it go? Let's find out!

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveNovember 6, 2023

5 Tips on How To Get The Best Puffin Photographs

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6 Tips To Improve Your Puffin (and Bird) Photographs

I have always been a hybrid photographer, which means I enjoy mixing landscape and wildlife photography. One of the animals that has always had a special place in my photography is the Atlantic Puffin. In this article, I want to share 6 tips which can help you improve your puffin (and bird) photography. These tips will help you evolve from…

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveOctober 15, 2023

Behind the Shot Iceland

Behind the Shot – Polar Stratospheric Clouds

Last week almost the entire of North of Iceland was extremely fortunate to witness polar stratospheric clouds, or nacreous clouds, for about 6 or 7 days in a row. Even though we didn't see any such clouds in Reykjavík, it did remind me of one of the most amazing photography moments I've witnessed since moving to Iceland.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveFebruary 2, 2023

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Behind the Shot – Aurora Above The Plane Wreck

This first "Behind the Shot" photograph is a special one to me: the northern lights dancing above the (now famous) DC-3 plane wreck in Iceland. It's the photograph that started it all and lead me down the path that turned me into the professional photographer I am today.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveJanuary 4, 2023

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