Iceland left me nearly speechless. I’ve never seen so much beauty in one place in all my life, especially such a diversity of it. Fields of lupines as far as your gaze can carry you, then just further down the road, a glacier peeking around an imposing mountain range. Beaches filled with black sand, a bay filled with icebergs, waterfalls everywhere. Icelandic horses and rams roaming rolling hills, Icelandic sheepdogs herding everything that moves. Miles and miles of stones covered in alien-green moss, going all the way to the horizon. Deserts made of nothing but grey pebbles. The midnight sun letting you know it’s time to go to bed, the only sense of time in this land of endless summer light. It’s other worldly, I kept having to remind myself that I was in a real place that existed here on earth, that I wasn’t just somehow transported to a make-believe world. Looking around at all these incredible things, you can understand why over half the Icelandic population believes in ‘the hidden people’ (their version of elves), and after a while you find it easier to believe, too. How else, why else, could all of this ridiculous beauty occur in one island floating in the northern Atlantic, if not for a little elfish magic?
So, with much excitement, Carey and I are opening registration for our 4-day Iceland food and landscape photography workshop August 12th – 16th, 2016. We’ll be roaming the countryside and taking in the scenic surroundings through our camera lens while making, shooting, and eating delicious food. We’ll soak in beautiful hot springs, feel mist from the waterfalls, and wander with majestic Icelandic horses. The scenery and people of Iceland will amaze and delight you, and we’d love for you to join us on this unforgettable journey. You can find more information and register at the link below, hope to see you soon! UPDATE: This workshop sold out in record time, you can sign up to be emailed when registration opens for future workshops here.
Also, if you’re interested in visiting Iceland and like what you see in the *ton* of photos below (seriously, this is the most photo-heavy blog post I have ever done), I’m listing the names of the places we went below. We stayed mostly in southern Iceland and drove along highway 1 with our rental car, which we promptly stranded on a turn-off in Thingeviller national park on our second day there. Luckily, we flagged down an awesome couple from San Fransisco and they helped me push the tiny car up the gravel incline while Carey gunned it and all was not lost. But long story short, renting a car is a great way to get around Iceland, just make sure to get insurance on it because the turn-offs can be pretty rough going. All in all, we went to Gulfoss, Skogafoss, Sejlandafoss, The Golden Circle, Thingvellir, Vik, Jokulsarlon, Blue Lagoon, and Rekjavik. So, I hope you enjoy the photos of this ridiculously beautiful place, I highly recommend going at least once in your lifetime, and can’t wait to return next summer. I also want to thank Ona Bags for letting me use their amazing Brixton camera bag while wandering the rocky hills of Iceland. It stood up to the rugged landscape and unpredictable weather while still looking lovely. If you’re looking for a solid camera bag, I highly recommend them!
really amazing landscape and photos š
One day after I graduate college, I dream of visiting Iceland. Heart eyes emoji at Jokulsarlon, that black bungalow, and those red cabinets doors in the kitchen. Beautiful post.
Beautiful photography – I hope one day I can visit Iceland, it looks like such a magical place.
Your pictures are incredible. I think I just fell in love with Iceland.
Iceland has been on my "bucket list" for a while now. Seeing your amazing pictures makes me long to go even more. I wish my work did not mean I was starting a new school year every August–otherwise, I'd be scheming to join your trip next summer.
Thanks for sharing all this beauty!
Gorgeous, Eva! Iceland is totally having its moment right now, I can't wait to go!
So many amazing photos! Thanks for sharing your adventure.
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I did a tour of Iceland last year, and it was captivating and beautiful. Friendly people and astonishingly magnificent landscapes. Your photos captivate the unspoiled nature that is Iceland. Thank you for sharing!
Those photos are magical. Thanks for sharing them with those of us landlocked in the Midwest. š
These pictures are absolutely breathtaking! You captured the atmosphere of this magical place!
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These are UNREAL. I'm not sure how many times I can say it over and over again.. thank you for sharing with us!!!
Eva! Stunning images. Absolute breathtaking. Thank you for sharing.
Absolutely stunning photographs!
Wow these are some of the most beautiful photos I've ever seen!! I want to go there!
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Wow! What lenses did you find most useful for this trip?
I used my 35mm 1.4 the most often, but also used my 50mm 1.4 and I used my 85mm 1.2 for most of the overcast horse shots š
WOW – amazing photos. I just booked a trip to Iceland yesterday and now I just really look forward to it.
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Great pictures that are showing the power of the nature!
These photos are PERFECTION, Eva. You are so, so talented. <3
Okay, you've convinced me. Iceland is now on the list of places I must visit. š
Iceland does that to you š
Lucky enough to have been there four times now… and it is always the first name to go on my travel wish list!
Breathtaking. Always surprising.
This is beautiful and reminds me of lot of home actually (New Zealand). Another volcanic country.
What an amazing country, now I want to go there so bad. Thank you for sharing this great pictures, for a second I was there š
It's awesome, I have always wanted to go there!
So pretty! And so many horses!
Beautiful, gorgeous, perfect!!!! I seriously hope to visit Iceland someday~I can't believe how diverse and pristine it is. š And well done with the captures, especially the waterfalls and horses! I was so touched by the picture of the two horses "hugging" each other. They exude so much life and innocence.
Iceland is so beautiful i have always wanted to go there!
Absolutely gorgeous! I can't believe that for this long I've never considered Iceland as one of my places to visit… I'm speechless at it's beauty
I love horses! Thank you for the great photo
Amazing images!
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