# Wildlife & Bird Photo Workshops

URL: https://jvn.photo/photo-workshops/wildlife-bird/
Last updated: 2026-10-14

## Wildlife & Bird Photo Workshops & Photo Tours

Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove runs wildlife and bird photo workshops focused on three Icelandic species and one Antarctic expedition: Atlantic [puffins](https://jvn.photo/photo-workshops/puffin/) on Grímsey in the midnight sun, [Arctic foxes](https://jvn.photo/photo-workshops/arctic-fox/) in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve, seabird colonies across north Iceland, and an Antarctica & South Georgia photo voyage in 2028. The Iceland trips take four photographers each, so everyone gets real coaching in the field. These workshops are timed around peak species behaviour: puffin colonies at nesting peak in late June and early July, and Arctic foxes during summer den activity in Hornstrandir.

Compared to a self-guided trip to Grímsey, joining a guided workshop means dawn-to-dusk access to the cliffs without scheduling around the ferry.

Compared to most wildlife workshops abroad, an Iceland-based wildlife trip combines short travel distances, long daylight in summer, and species you cannot reliably photograph anywhere else.

For several years, Jeroen has been organising photography workshops to seek out the best places to enjoy wildlife & birdlife in their natural habitat. Below you can also find testimonies& reviewsof previous photo workshop experiences or you can [read about previous photo workshops on Jeroen’s blog](https://jvn.photo/category/workshops/).

**Do you want to get notified as soon as a new photo workshop is announced, or when a spot unexpectedly opens up?** Make sure you are signed up to [my photo workshop waitlist mailing](https://jvn.photo/photo-workshops/waitlist/).[image_with_animation image_url=”1173548″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”skip-lazy-load”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20px”][image_with_animation image_url=”1177718″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”skip-lazy-load”]

## Which Wildlife & Bird Photography Workshops Does Jeroen Run?

## Should You Join Jeroen’s Puffin Workshop Or His Arctic Fox Workshop?

Both are Iceland-based, but the two experiences differ sharply. The **[puffin workshop](https://jvn.photo/photo-workshops/puffin/)** runs May through August on Grímsey, working nesting colonies in long summer daylight, with birds on the cliffs in their thousands at the height of the season. The **[Arctic fox workshop](https://jvn.photo/photo-workshops/arctic-fox/)** heads into remote Hornstrandir in the Westfjords, where terrain is harder going and fox sightings are never guaranteed, though trips are timed and routed around known fox activity, covering both playful summer cubs and the fox’s striking white winter coat. Want reliable subjects, coastal scenery, and a lighter physical trip? The puffin workshop is built for that. Want a wilder, less predictable trip, and are prepared for remote, demanding terrain in exchange for a genuinely elusive animal? That’s the Arctic fox workshop.

## Where Does Jeroen Photograph Seabird Colonies in North Iceland?

**Grímsey**, the small island that straddles the Arctic Circle off north Iceland, is where Jeroen photographs seabird colonies in depth. [Puffins are the headline act on Jeroen’s dedicated puffin workshop](https://jvn.photo/photo-workshops/puffin/), but the same cliffs hold a wider spread of nesting seabirds beyond the puffin burrows, and the **midnight sun** keeps the colonies lit and workable well past a normal shooting day. Timing follows the birds: cliff activity peaks during the nesting season in early summer, when the island’s seabird population is at its busiest.

## Which Antarctica & South Georgia Wildlife Photography Trip Does Jeroen Run?

Jeroen’s **[Antarctica & South Georgia photo voyage](https://jvn.photo/photo-workshops/antarctica/)** runs in 2028 and covers both the Antarctic Peninsula and the island of South Georgia on a single trip. Unlike the Iceland-based workshops, wildlife and landscape photography aren’t split into separate trips here: photographers work penguin colonies, whale sightings, and seal haul-outs on the same voyage as the ice and mountain scenery the region is known for. It’s the one workshop in Jeroen’s lineup built around species Iceland simply doesn’t have: **penguins, whales, and seals**, not puffins and Arctic foxes.

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## Reviews From Previous Photo Workshops & Photo Tours

## Frequently Asked Questions

Below are a few of the most commonly asked questions people have before considering to join a photo workshop.

### What Can I Expect From A Wildlife & Bird Photo Workshop?

Participants join immersive photography tours in Iceland, Greenland, and beyond, focusing on capturing wildlife and birdlife such as seabirds, puffins, and Arctic foxes. Throughout each workshop, you will receive guidance on camera settings, behavior timing, composition, and storytelling while being in prime locations for wildlife photography.

### Do I Need Experience Photographing Wildlife Or Birds?

No! These workshops welcome all skill levels. Beginners and experienced shooters alike will receive personalized support. The small group format ensures individual feedback so you can grow your skills, regardless of your starting point.

### What Gear Should I Bring For Bird & Wildlife Workshops?

Bring a telephoto or zoom lens (300mm+), plenty of memory cards, extra batteries, and weatherproof clothing. A detailed gear checklist is shared before the trip to help you prepare. If you want to get into the nitty gritty of what outdoor & photography gear to bring, make sure to read [this detailed blog on what gear you need to join a photo workshop](https://jvn.photo/outdoor-apparel-photography-gear-photo-workshop/)! For lens recommendations, see my reviews of the [Canon RF 100-300mm f/2.8 L IS USM](https://jvn.photo/photographing-puffins-using-the-canon-rf-100-300mm-f2-8-l-is-usm-2/) (puffins) and the [Canon RF 200-800mm f/6.3-9 IS USM](https://jvn.photo/photographing-arctic-foxes-with-canon-rf-200-800mm-f6-3-9-is-usm/) (arctic foxes).

### How Close Will We Get to Wildlife And Birds?

These workshops emphasize ethically respectful, non-intrusive wildlife photography. Locations are chosen for safe access to colonies and animals, and you will be coached on how to approach subjects without disturbance.

### Why Join A Guided Wildlife & Bird Photo Tour Rather Than Going Solo?

You will gain access to prime wildlife areas, timing knowledge (when birds are active), and support in challenging light or conditions. You benefit from local insights, better chances at rare subjects, and more time to shoot instead of scouting.

## Wildlife & Birds In Photographs

These images come from Jeroen’s wildlife and bird photography workshops and trips, from puffins and Arctic foxes in Iceland to the Antarctic.

## Interesting Blogs On Wildlife & Bird Photography

Discover [stories & reports](https://jvn.photo/category/workshops/) from previous Wildlife & Bird photography workshops or explore some of the [handy tips](https://jvn.photo/category/how-to/) Jeroen shared about photography & his workshops.