Iceland is wild, elemental, and endlessly photogenic. It is also a land of extremes with vast black-sand beaches, towering waterfalls, glacial rivers, ice-strewn shores, volcanic landscapes, and rugged mountains. Add the possibility of dramatic skies, atmospheric weather, and winter light, and you have an extraordinary destination for landscape photography.

Our February 2027 photo tour with renowned landscape photographer James Rushforth, author of the FotoVUE guide to Iceland, promises an unforgettable journey through some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes. Traveling with James and a local driver-guide, we will explore the region while benefiting from his extensive experience photographing Iceland and his expertise in finding compelling compositions in challenging, changeable conditions.

Photographic Highlights
• Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon: Enormous icebergs drifting toward the sea, with opportunities for both intimate details and grand-scale compositions.
• Diamond Beach: Chunks of glacial ice scattered across black volcanic sand, creating ever-changing compositions.
• Vestrahorn: One of Iceland’s most recognizable mountain landscapes, offering opportunities for reflections, sweeping foregrounds, and atmospheric conditions.
• Waterfalls and glacial landscapes: Photograph Iceland’s extraordinary waterfalls along with the intricate patterns, textures, and movement of its glacial environment.
• Black-sand beaches and volcanic coastlines: Dramatic seascapes, powerful waves, and beautifully stark contrasts between land, sea, and sky.
• Icelandic mountains and wilderness: Expansive landscapes providing opportunities to create both classic grand vistas and more considered, intimate compositions.
• Ice Cave Tour: Walk through an incredible frozen corridor, observing the blue hues and textures of ancient ice.

And, of course, there is always the possibility of witnessing the Northern Lights dancing across the Icelandic night sky.

This trip is designed for photographers who want to experience Iceland, explore its landscapes, and return home with a collection of truly memorable images.