Payment of deposit constitutes registration for this tour.

* Welcome packets are emailed out to all registered participants.

OPTION # 1 FILLING FAST!

- AUTUMN LANDSCAPES & AURORA BOREALIS

* In order to provide participants with the best photographic opportunities the itinerary is subject to change based on weather, lighting and other variables.

DAY 1: September 26th, 2016 – LEKNES to REINE
– Breakfast Provided

We will meet at 5:30 a.m. in the lobby of our hotel for our first sunrise shoot of the tour. I’ll have a Nature Odyssey Worldwide Tours (NOWtours) sign on the table to help you locate our group. There we will get to know each other and discuss our itinerary and the exciting days ahead. Following our morning shoot we will travel south to the historic village of Reine and check into our rorbu cabin accommodations before leaving for our sunset shoot. These traditional fishing cabins have been beautifully restored, offering us a warm, comfortable place to rest and recharge each day and include their own bathroom and kitchenette. If the skies are clear and the solar activity is visible then we will be able to shoot the beautiful Aurora Borealis. Overnight in Reine.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Reine Rorbuer

DAY 2: September 27th, 2016 – REINE
– Breakfast Provided

Reine is considered by many to be the jewel of Lofoten and you’ll get to experience it firsthand. We’ll rise early to be up shooting at first light and capture the sunrise over this historic village. There are numerous iconic views here of the towering, granite mountains that surround the region and the traditional fishing cabins resting beneath them. Following our morning shoot we’ll travel on to one of the many beautiful surrounding areas like Ramberg before returning to Reine and capturing sunset near the village of Å. If the skies are clear and the solar activity is visible then we will be able to shoot the beautiful Aurora Borealis. Overnight in Reine.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Reine Rorbuer

DAY 3: September 28th, 2016 – REINE
– Breakfast Provided

One of the most iconic images of Norway is the picturesque village of Hamnoy and its red rorbu cabins. We will watch the forecast and if promising then we’ll plan our sunrise shoot for this beautiful location. This area is a treasure trove of glorious mountains, tidal pools, fjords and we will also find docked fishing boats and other similar subjects. The village of Sakrisoy is walking distance from here so we’ll take advantage of its close proximity and shoot it as well. Sunset will find us on the rocky coastline of Maryland Beach. If the skies are clear and the solar activity is visible then we will be able to shoot the beautiful Aurora Borealis. Overnight in Reine.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Reine Rorbuer

DAY 4: September 29th, 2016 – REINE to LEKNES
– Breakfast Provided

No trip to Lofoten would be complete without experiencing what it is like to shoot at Skagsanden Beach. Besides its incredible, abstract sand patterns it is also a strikingly beautiful spot for landscapes. The historic Flakstad Church is nearby and we will plan to capture it while in the area. Based on the lighting we will most likely continue on to the Village of Nusfjord and if the conditions are right we’ll spend time at Storvatnet Lake as well. If the skies are clear and the solar activity is visible then we will be able to shoot the beautiful Aurora Borealis. Overnight in Leknes.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Best Western Lofoten

DAY 5: September 30th, 2016 – LEKNES
– Breakfast Provided

Today we will turn our attention to the rugged coastline of Lofoten’s Northwestern shores. Here we will explore and photograph Haukland and Utakleiv Beaches. This area will afford us a wide variety of photographic opportunities. The fantastic tide pools and rock patterns of Utakleiv are unparalleled. Further North we will arrive at Unstad Beach, a notorious winter surfing hot spot which boasts a shoreline covered in large, round stones. This is also a prime location for photographing the Northern Lights and offers us a region free of light pollution. If the skies are clear and the solar activity is visible then we will be able to shoot the beautiful Aurora Borealis. Overnight in Leknes.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Best Western Lofoten

DAY 6: October 1st, 2016 – LEKNES
– Breakfast Provided

For the final day of our tour will remain extra flexible with the itinerary. Nathaniel may select a region previously shot at where we’d like to return and capture another look, (based on the weather), or the day might find us journeying eastwards to Henningsvaen to explore and photograph some new regions of the Lofoten Archipelago. Regardless, it will be an exceptional conclusion to the tour filled with a surprise or two for the participants. This will be our final night in Lofoten and we will concentrate on photographing the Aurora Borealis one last time after sunset. Overnight in Leknes.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Best Western Lofoten

DAY 7: October 2nd, 2016 – DEPART LOFOTEN
– Breakfast Provided

After breakfast at your hotel in Leknes you will transfer to Lofoten Airport for your outbound flights with a new group of friends, wonderful experiences and memory cards loaded full of image files to remember it all by.

OPTION # 2 FILLING FAST!

- WINTER LANDSCAPES & AURORA BOREALIS

* In order to provide participants with the best photographic opportunities the itinerary is subject to change based on weather, lighting and other variables.

DAY 1: February 17th, 2017 – ARRIVE in LOFOTEN

After you arrival into Lofoten Airport you will transfer to your accommodations at the Best Western. We will meet at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby of our hotel and go out for a group dinner meal. I’ll have a Nature Odyssey Worldwide Tours (NOWtours) sign on the table to help you locate our group. There we will get to know each other and discuss our itinerary and the exciting days ahead. Overnight in Leknes.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Best Western Lofoten

DAY 2: February 18th, 2017 – LEKNES to REINE

We will meet at 5:30 a.m. in the lobby of our hotel for our first sunrise shoot of the tour. Following our morning shoot we will travel south to the historic village of Reine and check into our rorbu cabin accommodations before leaving for our sunset shoot. These traditional fishing cabins have been beautifully restored, offering us a warm, comfortable place to rest and recharge each day and include their own bathroom and kitchenette. If the skies are clear and the solar activity is visible then we will be able to shoot the beautiful Aurora Borealis. Overnight in Reine.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Reine Rorbuer or Sakrisoy Robuer

DAY 3: February 19th, 2017 – REINE
– Breakfast Provided

Reine is considered by many to be the jewel of Lofoten and you’ll get to experience it firsthand. We’ll rise early to be up shooting at first light and capture the sunrise over this historic village. There are numerous iconic views here of the towering, granite mountains that surround the region and the traditional fishing cabins resting beneath them. Following our morning shoot we’ll travel on to one of the many beautiful surrounding areas like Ramberg before returning to Reine and capturing sunset near the village of Å. If the skies are clear and the solar activity is visible then we will be able to shoot the beautiful Aurora Borealis. Overnight in Reine.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Reine Rorbuer or Sakrisoy Robuer

DAY 4: February 20th, 2017 – REINE
– Breakfast Provided

One of the most iconic images of Norway is the picturesque village of Hamnoy and its red rorbu cabins. We will watch the forecast and if promising then we’ll plan our sunrise shoot for this beautiful location. This area is a treasure trove of glorious mountains, tidal pools, fjords and we will also find docked fishing boats and other similar subjects. The village of Sakrisoy is walking distance from here so we’ll take advantage of its close proximity and shoot it as well. Sunset will find us on the rocky coastline of Maryland Beach. If the skies are clear and the solar activity is visible then we will be able to shoot the beautiful Aurora Borealis. Overnight in Reine.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Reine Rorbuer or Sakrisoy Robuer

DAY 5: February 21st, 2017 – REINE to LEKNES
– Breakfast Provided

No trip to Lofoten would be complete without experiencing what it is like to shoot at Skagsanden Beach. Besides its incredible, abstract sand patterns it is also a strikingly beautiful spot for landscapes. The historic Flakstad Church is nearby and we will plan to capture it while in the area. Based on the lighting we will most likely continue on to the Village of Nusfjord and if the conditions are right we’ll spend time at Storvatnet Lake as well. If the skies are clear and the solar activity is visible then we will be able to shoot the beautiful Aurora Borealis. Overnight in Leknes.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Best Western Lofoten

DAY 6: February 22nd, 2017 – LEKNES
– Breakfast Provided

Today we will turn our attention to the rugged coastline of Lofoten’s Northeastern shores. Here we will explore and photograph Haukland and Utakleiv Beaches. This area will afford us a wide variety of photographic opportunities. The fantastic tide pools and rock patterns of Utakleiv are unparalleled. Further North we will arrive at Unstad Beach, a notorious winter surfing hot spot which boasts a shoreline covered in large, round stones. This is also a prime location for photographing the Northern Lights and offers us a region free of light pollution. If the skies are clear and the solar activity is visible then we will be able to shoot the beautiful Aurora Borealis. Overnight in Leknes.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Best Western Lofoten

DAY 7: February 23rd, 2017 – LEKNES
– Breakfast Provided

For the final day of our tour will remain extra flexible with the itinerary. Nathaniel may select a region previously shot at where we’d like to return and capture another look, (based on the weather), or the day might find us journeying eastwards to Henningsvaen to explore and photograph some new regions of the Lofoten Archipelago. Regardless, it will be an exceptional conclusion to the tour filled with a surprise or two for the participants. This will be our final night in Lofoten and we will concentrate on photographing the Aurora Borealis one last time after sunset. Overnight in Leknes.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Best Western Lofoten

DAY 8: February 24th, 2017 – DEPART LOFOTEN
– Breakfast Provided

After breakfast at your hotel in Leknes you will transfer to Lofoten Airport for your outbound flights with a new group of friends, wonderful experiences and memory cards loaded full of image files to remember it all by.

1. Pick up in Leknes, Norway
2. All Ground Transportation in Spacious Passenger Van
3. Accommodations For 7 Days and 6 Nights (Double Occupancy)
4. Daily Breakfast
5. Pro Photographer Mentoring & Guiding by Nathaniel Smalley
6. Great Memories & Images
7. Drop off to Leknes Airport

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1. Airline Flights
2. Water, Snacks, Beverages or Alcohol
3. Mid-day and Evening Meals
4. Travel, Equipment or Health Insurance
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* All participants must review the list of recommended apparel by clicking here.
1. Camera with manual mode capability
2. Cable release or remote control for your camera (Mirror Up and Exposure Delay will also work)
3. Lens filters of your choice (ND, CPL, GRAD, etc.)
4. Extra batteries for your camera & charger
5. Sturdy tripod
6. Warm clothes (down jacket, softshell jacket, polartec jacket, long underwear)
7. Waterproof / Windproof Clothes (GoreTex jacket + pants)
8. Waterproof Insulated Boots
9. Ice crampons for your boots
10. Headlamp with extra batteries
11. Snow Pants
12. Gloves
13. Wool and silk socks
14. Thermos for warm beverages

This is an outdoor nature photography tour, so being fit and in good health will allow you to enjoy the workshop more comfortably. However, our planned activities should be within the ability of most people in moderate to good shape. Conditions can be cold and wet rocks can sometimes be unstable and slippery, so please pack appropriate clothing for the conditions. * All participants must review the list of recommended apparel by clicking here.

† All participants are required to sign a standard medical and waiver of liability form. Every effort is made to keep participants safe during all stages of the tour, but each person is solely responsible for avoiding personal injury or damaging their equipment during the tour.

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A deposit of $500 is required to secure your spot for this tour. The remaining payment is due no later than 60 days prior to the beginning of the tour’s start date. Full refund minus a $275 processing fee is available if you cancel more than 60 days before the tour starts. Under 60 days and you will only receive a refund if we fill your spot based on the schedule outlined below. You will be promptly notified and provided a full refund should the tour be cancelled by the operator. At his discretion Nathaniel will lead the tour even if it does not meet the minimum number of participants required to depart.

If you cancel and the Workshop is otherwise filled, we will refund you the full amount you have paid towards the tuition, minus a $150 service charge. If you cancel and the Workshop does not fill, then you will be refunded according to the following schedule, based on the full fee of the Workshop:

60 days or more from the start date of the Workshop: Full refund minus a processing fee $275 fee.
45 days: 75% Refund
30 days: 50% Refund
Less than 30 days: No refund

Refunds will be paid by the same method that the original payment was made and be processed within 72 hours of the time that the request is approved.

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“In February I thought about contacting you and thanking you for the way you handled your photo tour group on Lofoten. I don’t know if you knew, but we were leading tours there at the same time. Often when two guided groups get on the same beach, it is almost like two football supporter groups of two different teams meet. Shouting at each other where they can and cannot stand. But when our groups were at a location at the same time, it was no problem. You kept your eye on where your participants went and warned them when they walked into a shot before one of us could say anything. So a big thank you for that! Great to see that it can go like that.”

~ Floris. S. | Norway

“I signed up for the Lofoten tour led by Nathaniel on the spur of a moment, it fitted well with my remaining holiday dates at work and I am very pleased that I did. During the trip Nathaniel was great company and took us to most of the iconic locations in Lofoten for both sunrise and sunset shoots as well as Aurora hunting trips when conditions were suitable . The choice and location of the accommodations were great and the whole trip was a pleasure to be part of.”

~ Shaun Y. | Great Britain

“It was wonderful to explore such a remarkable place as Lofoten on one of Nathaniel’s tours. I found him to be a professional, friendly, positive, creative, fun-loving and well-organized tour leader and photographer. I had a great time, learned a lot and made new friends. I highly recommend these tours for anyone with a passion for photographing stunning landscapes. Thanks Nathaniel!”

~ Arwen D. | Tasmania

“It was indeed an memorable trip to the northern most part of the world. This was my first trip and longest stay in a colder climate. On the first night of the tour we were fortunate to see the Aurora Borealis light show, (it had long been my dream to see the lights and capture them). I was so excited and felt like I was in heaven. Nathaniel was always energetic and ready to explore new locations. He was exceptionally adept at multi-tasking, driving, having meals in between, managing accommodations, business emails etc. while also ensuring all participants were comfortable in their rooms, vehicle and of course while shooting. Most importantly what I observed was, on a daily basis Nathaniel managed to be connected to his family and particularly his kids. It was great to have the opportunity to travel with him, I learned a lot.”

~ Kiran B. | India

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