Lofoten Islands
An Arctic paradise of peaks and aurora
"Jagged snow covered mountains, icy blue waters, glowing auroras, reflective beaches and wild Arctic weather."
A 10-day journey through this Arctic paradise
Join us on our incredible Lofoten Islands photography workshop, where we'll explore the breathtaking landscapes of this Arctic paradise. Over the course of this 10-day journey, you'll experience the stunning scenery and be captivated by the majestic mountains that surround each location.
From charming villages like Nusfjord and Reine to the wild beauty of Værøya Island, the Lofoten Islands offer a diverse and picturesque backdrop for photographers. With locations like Hamnøy Village, Skagsanden Beach, and the Fredvang Bridges, you'll have endless opportunities to capture the essence of this remarkable region.
More than a trip, a turning point
Astro & Aurora
Experience the breathtaking Northern Lights while learning valuable techniques to capturing that dream shot!
Master Exposure
From sunrise to sunset and dynamic lighting, gain in-depth knowledge on how to correctly expose for every scene we encounter.
Hand Picked
Each location is carefully chosen and planned to provide diverse environments, designed to enhance both your skills and portfolio.
Iconic, photogenic Arctic coastlines
During this 10-day Lofoten Islands photography adventure, we explore some of the most iconic and photogenic locations in the region including Nusfjord Village, Reine Village, Værøya Island, and Hamnøy Village. You'll also photograph the wild beauty of Skagsanden Beach, Unstad Beach, and the breathtaking Fredvang Bridges. Expect dramatic mountain peaks, sweeping beaches, vibrant fishing villages, and rugged Arctic coastlines.
Your Lofoten Islands itinerary
Our set day-by-day route through Lofoten, with sunrise, sunset and dedicated Northern Lights sessions almost every day. Exact timings flex with the light and Arctic weather, but this is the plan.
Haukland & Uttakleiv Beaches
White-sand beaches under granite peaks, with long exposures at Uttakleiv and a first aurora session.
Nusfjord, Reine & Hamnøy
Sunrise at Nusfjord, classic peaks and rorbuer around Reine, then aurora from Hamnoy Bridge.
Reine & Hamnøy: weather & light focus
A flexible day chasing the best light and reflections, with aurora and night work on the fjord.
Værøya Island
Ferry to remote Vaeroya for rugged cliffs, wild seas and Arctic aurora far from anywhere.
Å Village & Henningsvær
Fishing culture at A, then Henningsvaer's harbour and famous football field at sunset and aurora.
Hamnøy, Nusfjord & Skagsanden
Iconic Hamnoy sunrise, Nusfjord details, and reflections plus aurora at Skagsanden Beach.
Uttakleiv, Ballstad & Fredvang Bridges
Coastal textures at Uttakleiv, Ballstad village and the Fredvang Bridges, plus a portfolio review.
Vikten, Å & Unstad
Glassy reflections at Vikten, finer details at A, and a sunset-into-aurora seascape at Unstad.
Skagsanden & Storsandnes
Soft sunrise at Skagsanden, Henningsvaer harbour, then a closing sunset and aurora at Storsandnes.
Final shoot & wrap up
A relaxed final morning and a guided edit to shape your Arctic portfolio, concluding at 2pm.
You will stay in comfortable, private local accommodation throughout. The specific properties are listed in your workshop handbook.
Exactly what’s included
Included
- 9 nights private-room accommodation
- All in-country transport with a professional driver
- Daily in-the-field mentoring with Josh Beames
- Sunrise, sunset and Northern Lights sessions
- Image critique and editing guidance
Not included
- Flights to and from the destination
- Meals and alcohol
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Personal expenses
Everything you need to focus on your photography is taken care of, you just sort your flights, food and insurance, and turn up ready to shoot.
Shooting responsibly
Every workshop runs within the rules of the places we visit. I hold the permits each location needs, we pay landowner and access fees where they apply, and wherever a destination requires a local guide, we travel with one. Local guides know the land, the weather and the people who live there, and they make the trip better for all of us. We stay on marked paths, respect private land and closures, and leave every location as we found it, so it’s still there for the next photographer.
Hey, I'm Josh Beames
I'm an Australian landscape photographer supported by Nikon. Over the past decade I've photographed some of the world's most dramatic and remote locations including deserts, salt lakes, Iceland, Norway, Australia's Outback, Canada, and the Arctic just to name a few.
With extensive experience and a strong passion for teaching, I teach multiple photography workshops across the globe each year. During this Lofoten Islands, Norway trip, I'll teach you how to capture its dramatic Arctic landscapes with clarity and confidence, covering everything from foundational techniques to advanced skills such as bracketing, focus stacking, panoramas, and night photography.
My goal is to help you photograph Lofoten's wild beauty in its best moments and return home with images you are genuinely proud of.
Skills you'll take home, long after the trip
This isn't just a trip for your hard drive. Every shoot is a hands-on lesson, so you leave with techniques you'll use on every landscape you photograph from here on.
Foundations
- Reading and nailing exposure in any light
- Shooting with confidence in full manual
- Composition and storytelling in the field
- Using filters and managing dynamic range
Advanced field craft
- Exposure bracketing for high-contrast scenes
- Focus stacking for front-to-back sharpness
- Multi-shot panoramas
- Long exposures and night photography
Editing & post-processing
- A repeatable editing and post-processing workflow
- Blending brackets and stacks cleanly
- Processing low-light and night images
- Finishing images you're genuinely proud of
What our customers are saying
I have been lucky enough to participate in many of Josh's amazing workshops all over the world. Every time I come away with a deeper understanding of my camera and all the many elements that ensure my photos aren't just good, that they are great. Great locations, great people and the most generous photography teacher I am blessed to know.
Josh and TJ made us feel welcome from the first meeting in the hotel lobby. They have a great understanding of both the technical and artistic sides to photography. The locations were amazing, the accommodation and transport were great. I would recommend this to anyone with an interest in photography regardless of experience level.
Super work by Josh and TJ to get us to where we could get some epic images of this beautiful country. Learnt so much during the time here which will be a great asset for future photographic endeavours.
Having attended several of Josh's workshops I can say he is an amazing intuitive teacher who is able to pinpoint an individual's photography issues and assist them to develop and grow their skills in some of the most beautiful scenery.
Your place on this workshop
Photographing Norway's most epic landscapes in dramatic light, with daily in-the-field mentoring and small-group guidance, so you come home with images you're genuinely proud of.
Lofoten Islands Photography Workshop
Photographing Norway's most epic landscapes in dramatic light, with daily in-the-field mentoring and small-group guidance, so you come home with images you're genuinely proud of.
- 9 nights private-room accommodation
- All in-country transport & professional driver
- Daily field mentoring with Josh Beames
- Sunrise, sunset & Northern Lights sessions
- Image critique & editing guidance
- A hand-picked route built around the best light
Permits held, access fees paid, and local guides wherever a destination calls for one.
Frequently asked questions
What experience level is this workshop for?
All levels are welcome. Whether you're shooting in auto or already confident in manual, you'll get personalised guidance pitched to where you are, many past guests made the jump to full manual within a couple of days.
How fit do I need to be?
Moderate fitness is all that's needed. Most locations are close to the vehicle, with a few optional short walks over medium gradients.
How do I secure my place?
A $2,500 deposit secures your spot. Balance due six months before we go. Pay in full up front and you'll receive a free workshop jacket valued at $350.
What's your refund and cancellation policy?
A deposit secures your place. The balance is due six months before the workshop starts, and you can pay it in one go or in pieces before then; nothing is ever charged automatically. Your deposit is fully refundable until 6 months before the trip. After that it is non-refundable, but you can move it to another date. If you cancel between 6 and 3 months before the trip, we refund your balance and keep the deposit. Within 3 months of the start, payments are non-refundable. The one real exception, and it is a genuine one: if somebody else takes your place, you get the whole lot back, deposit included, however close to the day it happens. I will always try to fill it. If I have to cancel a workshop for any reason, everything you have paid comes back in full. And if I have to postpone one, whether that is weather, a supplier pulling out or illness, your booking moves to the new dates and I set those around what suits the group. If the trip cannot run at all, or the new dates do not work for you, everything you have paid comes back including the deposit. You are never out of pocket because I moved something.
What's included and what do I need to budget for?
The price covers accommodation, all in-country transport and your full mentoring program. You'll need to budget for flights, meals, mandatory travel insurance and personal expenses.
