# Iceland in Winter 2026 Photo Workshop (with Mads Peter Iversen) URL: https://jvn.photo/photo-workshops/iceland-winter-2026-photo-workshop-with-mads/ Last updated: 2026-10-21 ## Winter in Iceland 2026 Photo Workshop (with Mads Peter Iversen) **WAITLIST** Join [Mads Peter Iversen](https://www.mpiphoto.dk/About-me) & [Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove](https://jvn.photo/about/) on an **epic adventure along Iceland’s wintery south coast**. During this workshop get to see why Iceland is captivating so many photographers around the world. The most colourful slow-changing sunsets & sunrises, ice covered waterfalls, snowcapped mountains and crystal blue ice caves are just some of the few highlights we get a chance to experience during the day. While at night, if we’re lucky, we will see the sky fill up with intense northern lights dancing overhead. Experiencing Iceland in winter is a must for any landscape photographer! **15/11/2026 - 23/11/2026 | 9 days/8 nights | 6950 Euro per person | 0 out of 10 spots available | Any experience level** *The organising, fully licensed, travel agency behind this photography workshop is [Iceland Travel](https://www.icelandtravel.is/). The applicable terms & conditions can be found on [a separate page](https://www.icelandtravel.is/terms-and-conditions-jvn-photo-workshops-and-private-tours/).* ** ## Highlights Of This Photo Workshop - Limited to **just 10 spots** (plus 2 workshop leaders) - **Accommodation in single rooms** included (8 nights) - Includes a visit to an **ice cave** in the Vatnajökull area - A chance to see the **northern lights** (or aurora borealis) at night - Meet on the evening of November 15th at the hotel and fly home on November 23rd **Want to read about previous photo workshops?** Check out the detailed [photo workshop reports](https://jvn.photo/category/workshops/) on Jeroen’s blog![divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”400px”]Join the waitlist[divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”500px”] ## Itinerary Please note that the itinerary is always subject to change depending on the weather conditions we are faced with. ### Day 1 (15/11/2026) – Arrival in Reykjavík The workshop begins when we meet at the hotel on the evening of the 15th. To break the ice, we will go out for a welcome dinner so we can get to know each other a bit better. ### Day 2-7 (16-21/11/2026) – Exploring the South Coast of Iceland We leave Reykjavík behind us and set out to explore the south coast of Iceland. In the first two days, we will explore the south coast up to the village of Vík. We will spend precious time photographing the stunning Reynisdrangar sea stacks, the magical waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss & Skógafoss, the steep cliffs of Dyrhólaey and more. Later on we travel further east to the area around the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. We will spend time photographing floating icebergs, finding that perfect glacial ice at the Diamond Beach and also exploring a crystal blue ice cave. Before heading back towards Vík, we will travel even further east where we attempt to photograph the famous Vestrahorn and Eystrahorn mountains. There’s plenty more to be photographed but we won’t spoil it all! Our goal throughout the workshop is to optimally use the weather conditions. This means that during the return journey to Vík, we will visit locations we hadn’t visited before or revisit them if we get better conditions. ### Day 8 (22/11/2026) – Return to Reykjavík On this final full day, we will make our way back to Reykjavík by driving along the Golden Circle if possible. In the evening, we will have a tasty goodbye dinner. ### Day 9 (23/11/2026) – Heading Home On this final morning, it’s time to part ways. After a breakfast at the hotel, everyone heads back home.Join the waitlist ## What’s Included? - 8 nights accommodation in single rooms (day 1-8) - Breakfast (day 2-9) - Welcome dinner on the first night (November 15th) - Goodbye dinner on the last night (November 22nd) - Transportation to locations (based on conditions) in minibus - A visit to an ice cave - Professional photographic tuition and guidance from [Mads](https://www.mpiphoto.dk/About-me) and [Jeroen](https://jvn.photo/about/) ## What’s Not Included? - Flights to/from Iceland - Transportation between Keflavík International Airport & Reykjavík - Lunch & dinner (unless otherwise specified) - Drinks & alcohol - Travel & personal insurance - Any other services & goods not mentioned in “What’s Included” ## What Photography Gear & Clothing Should You Bring? ### Photography Gear - A DSLR or mirrorless camera - A drone with several spare batteries - A wide-angle lens in the 16-35mm range - A zoom lens in the 70-200mm range or more - A mid-range zoom in the 24-70mm range - Tripod - Laptop or tablet with editing software if you want to edit your photos on the go. In case we’re unable to fill out the time in the field, we’ll do some editing at our accommodation. **While we aim to include at least one editing session, we will always prioritise shooting out in the field!** ### Recommended Clothing - A variety of different layers (The weather in Iceland changes a lot) - Good waterproof boots - A hat and winter gloves (wearing gloves with a pair of liners is a great idea) - Warm clothes and wool underwear - Wind-/rainproof jacket and pants **Need a more detailed idea of what outdoor apparel & photography gear to bring?** Make sure to read [this detailed article](https://jvn.photo/outdoor-apparel-photography-gear-photo-workshop/)![divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”500px”] ## What Are The Physical Requirements? **It’s important to note that there will be some smaller hikes on this trip.** Some hikes, for example when we visit the ice cave, can be up to 4km (both ways) with elevation gains. The trails can be uneven and slippery. For this reason those with medical issues that prohibit hikes, might have a difficult time with this workshop. ## What Photography Experience Level Should I Have? **We welcome all experience levels**, going from beginners to experienced photographers. A good mix of experience levels means we can also learn from each other.Join the waitlist ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What Does Having Two Workshop Leaders Actually Mean? Ten photographers, Mads Peter Iversen and Jeroen. In winter that counts for more than it does in summer: the light is short, the ground is icy, and somebody always needs a hand at exactly the moment the sky turns. With two of us one can stay put while the other keeps the group moving, so nobody loses the good ten minutes waiting for help. ### Is It Not Dark In November? Yes, and that’s the point. The sun stays low all day, so what would be a rushed golden hour in June stretches across most of the usable light, and the blue hours at either end are long enough to work in properly. Fewer hours of light, far better ones, and nights long enough to be worth staying out for. ### Will We See The Northern Lights? Good chance, no promise. We’re out most nights, away from the towns, and eight nights is eight rolls of the dice. Jeroen has written a full guide to [chasing & photographing the northern lights](https://jvn.photo/ultimate-guide-to-chasing-photographing-northern-southern-lights/), and it’s better read before you arrive than in the back of the minibus. ### Is The Ice Cave Guaranteed? The visit is booked and it’s in the price. Which cave, nobody knows until closer to the day. They get surveyed fresh every season and conditions decide which ones are safe to walk into, so the guides make the call. What is fixed: we go into one, on a day chosen for it. ### Do I Need A Drone, And Can I Fly It Here? The gear list says to bring one, and winter is a good reason to. Before you do: Iceland has real rules about where you can take off, what you can overfly and which areas are shut, and they get enforced. Jeroen keeps [a guide to flying a drone in Iceland](https://jvn.photo/drone-flying-in-iceland-all-you-need-to-know-in-2026/) up to date. Winter adds its own problem. Cold eats batteries, so bring more than you think you need and keep them somewhere warm. ### How Much Walking Is There? Short hikes, not long ones. The walk to the ice cave can be up to 4 kilometres both ways with some elevation gain, and in November the trails are uneven and often iced over. None of it is mountaineering. If a hike that size in winter conditions is a problem for you, ask before you book. ### What Should I Pack For An Icelandic November? Layers, waterproof boots that actually are, a hat, and gloves you can shoot in with liners underneath. A shell that stops wind matters more than one that stops rain, because the wind is what ends a shoot. Jeroen has written a [detailed guide to outdoor apparel and photography gear](https://jvn.photo/outdoor-apparel-photography-gear-photo-workshop/) for workshops, plus a separate piece on [what goes in his tech bag](https://jvn.photo/photography-tech-photo-workshops-2026/). ### This Workshop Is Full. What Are My Options? Join the waitlist below and you’ll hear first if a spot opens or new dates are announced. The [winter workshops page](https://jvn.photo/photo-workshops/winter/) has everything else that’s running meanwhile, and Jeroen writes [a report after each one](https://jvn.photo/category/workshops/) if you want to see how a week like this really goes. ## What Previous Participants Had To Say… ## Join the Waitlist This workshop is currently **fully booked**. Join the waitlist and you will be the first to know when a spot opens up or new dates are announced.