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Photographing the Northern Lights Above Vestrahorn in Iceland

During my last photo workshop, we got a decent shot at 'that' bucket list photograph: the aurora borealis dancing above Vestrahorn, one of the most iconic photography locations in Iceland.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMarch 24, 2025

Greenland Photo Workshops

Frozen Worlds of West Greenland: Spending Two Weeks In Disko Bay

At the end of August last year, I was coming to the tail end of my busiest summer photo workshop season to date. I had quite literally been all over the place since mid-June. Whether I was photographing puffins on Grímsey, roaming the Icelandic Highlands or sailing through East Greenland, I gave my all during every workshop. And now, it…

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveJanuary 18, 2025

Antarctica Greenland Patagonia Photo Workshops Top 5 Wildlife

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

My 5 Favourite Drone Photographs Of 2023

How To Photography Tips

Getting The Best Results When Photographing From A Boat Or Ship

Throughout my maritime photography-focused travels, I have learned a fair few things on how to get the best & sharpest images and maintain a high ‘keeper rate’, even though you are on a moving boat or ship. In this article, I share seven of the most important pieces of advice in getting the most out of your next excursion on…

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveJuly 14, 2024

Gear Reviews

Review – ATOLL X Tripod Collar

While I was initially intrigued by the original ATOLL Tripod Collar, I ended up not using it because of a few practical limitations I experienced such as it being difficult to use while wearing gloves. So how does the newer, improved ATOLL X Tripod Collar stack up?

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveJune 2, 2024

Aurora Borealis Northern Lights Volcano

Photographing the Aurora Borealis Above an Eruption (Again)

Three years ago, during the 2021 eruption of the Fagradalsfjall volcanic system in Iceland, I set out on a mission to try and capture the northern lights above an erupting volcano. I recently attempted to witness this unique & rare combination of natural phenomenons again, which I have dubbed the ‘Holy Grail of Iceland Photography’.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveMay 9, 2024

Antarctica Photo Workshops

Antarctica: Photography At The Edge Of The World (Part 2)

This is part two of my story about participating in, and leading, a unique photography workshop in Antarctica last February.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveApril 30, 2024

Antarctica Photo Workshops

Antarctica: Photography At The Edge Of The World (Part 1)

At the end of 2022, my friend Nigel Danson reached out to me asking if I wanted to join as an additional photography lead on a once-in-a-lifetime photography workshop. The location? Antarctica. This is part 1 of that amazing adventure.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveApril 23, 2024

Photography 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

Photo Workshop Report - Iceland In Winter (with Mads)

Iceland Photo Workshops

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

Northern lights in the sky above the camera

Aurora Borealis Northern Lights Photography Tips

5 Mistakes To Avoid When Photographing the Northern Lights

With the northern lights season in full swing again, many people are travelling to "hunt" for this elusive natural phenomenon. Therefore, I thought it would be a great idea to highlight some of the mistakes I see most when it comes to photographing them.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveOctober 23, 2023

Greenland 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

Featured Photography 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

Photography Reviews

Review – ATOLL Tripod Collar

I was extremely intrigued when I discovered the ATOLL tripod collar. This new solution promises to replace your L bracket by solving issues such as the limited range of motion of your fully articulating screen & access to the ports on your camera. How does ATOLL hold up and will it replace my L bracket?

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveJanuary 26, 2023

Video Volcano YouTube

First Look At the New Eruption at Fagradalsfjall

On Wednesday a new volcanic eruption started at Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. The eruption is taking place in Meradalir, a lower valley in the area.

Jeroen Van NieuwenhoveAugust 5, 2022