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This archive gathers all of Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove’s blog articles that feature Top 5 lists and yearly photography overviews, offering a curated look at his favorite moments and images from the field. Each article reflects on key highlights from his travels, workshops, and creative projects, sharing the experiences and lessons that shaped his year. Through these collections, readers can discover Jeroen’s most memorable photographs, personal insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from his work across Iceland, Greenland, Antarctica, and beyond. These posts provide inspiration and a deeper look into his evolving journey as a photographer and explorer.

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How Custom Modes Improved My Landscape & Wildlife Photography

Discover how using camera custom modes can improve your workflow as a hybrid photographer. Learn how to switch seamlessly between landscape and wildlife photography with custom settings that save time and help you capture every moment.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveOctober 18, 2025

Photo Workshop Report - Iceland In Winter (with Mads)

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5 Reasons How A Photo Workshop Can Help Level Up Your Photography

One of the most frequently asked questions I get in my direct messages on social media is: "What does a photo workshop or photo tour do different from a 'regular & touristy' tour?". I decided to answer that very question a bit more elaborately by highlighting my 5 reasons on why a photo tour can help level up your photography.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveSeptember 10, 2025

Iceland Photo Workshops Top 5 Wildlife

Why This Is The Best Location To Photograph Puffins in Iceland

If you’re more invested into bird 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 NieuwenhoveSeptember 1, 2025

Landscape Top 5

2024 – My Photographic Year in Review

Here we are: my final blog for 2024. In this third and final blog, I want to reflect back on the incredible, unexpected year 2024 turned into. This write-up is more focused on my photographic achievements, adventures, and more rather than focusing on my favourite images.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveDecember 27, 2024

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My 5 Favourite Drone Photographs Of 2024

After my first year-in-review blog about my favourite 5 camera photographs of 2024, it is time for that other "camera" I use: my drone. In this blog, I go over my favourite drone shots of this year.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveDecember 23, 2024

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My 5 Favourite Camera Photographs Of 2024

It is safe to say that 2024 has again been an amazing year for my photography. In this article, I share some of my favourite camera photographs of this year.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveDecember 20, 2024

West Greenland 2024 (with Mads Peter Iversen) Photo Workshop

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2023 – My Photographic Year in Review

I didn't expect it, but 2023 turned into a whopper of a year for my photography and myself with many high notes. In this final blog of the year, I've listed 5 of the most important moments and achievements to me.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveDecember 30, 2023

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My 5 Favourite Drone Photographs Of 2023

It's that time of year again: a yearly overview! In this second blog out of three, I will be focusing on my 5 favourite drone photographs.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveDecember 28, 2023

Landscape Top 5

My 5 Favourite Camera Photographs Of 2023

It's that time of year again: a yearly overview! In this first blog out of three, I will be focusing on my 5 favourite camera photographs.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveDecember 25, 2023

Greenland Landscape Photo Workshops Top 5

Greenland in Winter in Five Images

Earlier this year, in March, I travelled to Greenland to host a photography workshop together with Andy Mumford. In this blog, I want to share five of my favourite images taken during this workshop.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveJune 14, 2023

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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

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2022 – My Photographic Year in Review

Another year has (almost) passed. That means it's the perfect time to publish a list of my most noteworthy photographic moments of the year. It's the perfect way for me to reflect on the special moments and achievements in my photography career and look back with pride.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveDecember 19, 2022

New on YouTube: Photographing a Volcanic Eruption

As many of you undoubtedly know, last year I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience a volcanic eruption up-close in a way that has rarely been possible. I visited the Geldingadalir eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcanic system in Iceland over 44 times.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveJune 13, 2022

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2021 – My Photographic Year in Review

After the difficult year 2020 turned into, 2021 came back with a bang for my photography. During 2020, I suffered from what I like to call a "photographic writer's block". I couldn't find sufficient inspiration & energy. I didn't want to go out to photograph and wasn't finding joy in it any longer. Fortunately, 2021 marked a complete turnaround for…

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveDecember 21, 2021

Landscape Top 5

5 Photographers to Follow when you’re a Nature Photographer

When I’m not out photographing, I find I am spending a lot of time looking at what fellow photographers are doing. I’m doing that to get inspired, to learn new techniques or to enjoy the photographic work that many other talented people are putting out there. In this blog, I listed up 5 photographers whose work I thoroughly enjoy.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveJanuary 24, 2021