2025 Lofoten Winter Aurora Photography Workshop 1 - SOLD OUT
With Matt Suess & Dr. Kah-Wai Lin
January 10 - 17, 2025
Lofoten, Norway
Come join us for an epic photo workshop experience photographing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and more in Lofoten, Norway in 2025
...Are you dreaming yet of the possibilities?
Now is the time to put those dreams into reality and experience one of your top bucket list photo destinations!
No winter tour to Lofoten would be complete without bringing home beautiful images and experiencing the greatest magic show on Earth - and that is what this photography workshop is all about!
Join us in chasing the Northern Lights and photographing them in the most unique and picturesque locations imaginable in Lofoten, Norway.
The Aurora Borealis is visible in Lofoten (weather permitting) from September to April.
And as the northernmost location on earth with a year-round average temperature above freezing, this is one of the most temperate places to experience the Arctic Night Sky!
While the Northern Lights are are main priority, our secondary focus is photographing snowy winter landscapes glowing in the Arctic sun, the breathtakingly beautiful and world-renowned mountains, colorful fjords and pristine beaches, as well as the idyllic and authentic red Lofoten cabins.
Photographic opportunities are around every single corner in this paradise of the north!
As you look through these amazing photos from our guide Kah-Wai Lin, imagine yourself there experiencing this beauty and creating photographs you only dreamed you could take.
And after you wake up from that dream, consider clicking on that Registration button and joining us there for an experience of a lifetime!
Lofoten (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈlùːfuːtn̩]) is an archipelago and a traditional district in the county of Nordland, Norway.
Lofoten has distinctive scenery with dramatic mountains and peaks, open sea and sheltered bays, beaches and untouched lands.
There are two towns, Svolvær and Leknes – the latter is approximately 169 km (105 mi) north of the Arctic Circle and approximately 2,420 km (1,500 mi) away from the North Pole.
The archipelago experiences one of the world's largest elevated temperature anomalies relative to its high latitude.
- source Wikipedia
Must Be in Good Physical Condition
While this tour is not particularly strenuous, we will be walking over uneven terrain as well as snow, ice, and tidal ocean water. Most locations are just a few steps away from where we park.
Sunrise will range from 11:10AM to 10:33AM, while sunset will range from 1:15PM to 1:57PM throughout the 8 days we are together.
Temps overnight on average can get down into the teens F and during the day can typically range from the 20s to 30s F.
Snow is always a possibility.
A complete list of what to bring will be provided following registration.
This workshop is designed for any skill level, yet a DSLR/Mirrorless or equivalent camera with interchangeable lenses AND a sturdy tripod are required, as well as a basic working knowledge of your camera.
Most clients who take my workshops are beginners to advanced amateurs and even pros. My workshops are filled with hands-on instruction & demonstrations. I encourage & help find and develop each clients' unique personal style of photography.
You can read my cancellation policy and terms on my Workshop Registration Page here. All participants are required to sign it.
We will be staying in cabins. Each cabin has 3 bedrooms, a common living room and common kitchen. Each bedroom has 2 beds and a bathroom - very spacious and comfortable.
There is the option of upgrading to a single bedroom in the cabins, available at checkout.
The tour is always dependent on weather, as the Arctic weather can indeed be highly unpredictable.
When it comes to the Northern Lights, while they are most likely to be seen between September and April, there is no guarantee that they will appear on a given day. We are visiting when it is a great time for the Aurora and it is our top priority on this workshop. We just can not guarantee that Mother Nature will cooperate and provide us with an amazing Aurora show.
There are always plenty to see and do if conditions do not favor any part of our original plan of Aurora photography and we will be maximizing our time together photographing the beauty of the area with and without the Aurora.
Spouses are welcome however In order to join us in the 2 vans we will be traveling in, any spouses/companions would need to be fully registered for the workshop as there is no room in the vans for those not registered.
Matt Suess & Dr. Kah-Wai Lin
Aurora & Landscape Photography Instruction
Ground transportation in spacious vans during the workshop
Based on double occupancy with option to upgrade to single occupancy
A group Zoom call that will be recorded, to get to know one another and to ask any last minute questions on what to bring and more.
A group Zoom call that will be recorded, to recap the workshop, share images, and answer any lingering questions.
Special savings on photo software, hardware, and other exclusives I can provide to my workshop clients.
Save $175 on the next photo workshop you take with me within 2yrs of this workshop start date.
International/Domestic flights to/from Evenes, Norway
If arriving earlier (which is recommended) lodging in Evenes is not included for January 9 or earlier
Such as laundry services, clothing, phone charges, etc.
We will do a couple group dinners & lunches. Otherwise you are able to cook and prepare meals in the cottages we stay in.
Personal travel, medical, equipment or trip cancellation insurance
For local guides, drivers, etc.
Here is the general plan of our time together.
Use this as a guideline and note that this schedule will be kept flexible and will change depending on weather and aurora potential.
For a typical day/night, you can expect long hours and irregular sleep. But for all your effort and lack of sleep you can expect amazing photos!
So in other words, be prepared for the unexpected!
Plan on flying into and arriving in Evenes (EVE) on this day or the day earlier to avoid any possible flight delays or cancellations due to bad weather.
You are responsible for your own hotel fees & short taxi ride this night (and the night before if you fly in on the 8th). The hotel to stay at will be emailed to you following registration.
We meet up at Evenes (EVE), get settled in our spacious minivans and start our Arctic adventure.
While driving southwest towards the Lofoten islands, we will all get to know each other and discuss our itinerary and the exciting days ahead. We will stop for lunch along the way.
If weather and time permits it, we’ll shoot sunset and Aurora Borealis after arriving at our basecamp.
Each day and night will be planned based on current local weather and solar weather so that we can be at the right location at the right time, so an exact day to day itinerary is impossible to list right now. But you can use the info here as a general guide of what to expect.
Our vans will leave base camp bright and early to explore the historic villages and picturesque landscapes, chasing that unique Arctic light and exploring the stunning scenery.
Highlights will include locations such as Reine (possibly the prize jewel of Lofoten), Flakstad (Skagsanden), Fredvang, Nusfjord, Å, Ramberg, Selfjord and more.
The picturesque fishing villages surrounded by jagged granite mountains and colorful fjords will present endless photographic opportunities. We will be able to spend entire days exploring new angles and perspectives.
We will also explore Leknes which is real close to all the world renowned beaches. Locations could include Utakleiv, Haukland, Unstad, Vik, Ballstad, Vareid, Myrland and Valberg are all ideal for Auroral activity and unique Arctic light.
Of course, all of these locations will be dependent on Aurora potential, and again that is our main priority during our time together.
After the breakfast, we will transport you to Evenes Airport (EVE) in due time for your flight home, with the wonderful memories and images.
