FAROE ISLANDS 9th to 16th SEPTEMBER 2027
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£2,700.00
Faroe Islands Photography Workshop | 9–16 September 2027
Location: Faroe Islands, Denmark (North Atlantic)
Focus: Landscape, adventure, low-light, and drone photography
Group Size: Maximum 8 participants – ensuring intimate, personalised instruction
Skill Level: Intermediate to advanced photographers, or committed beginners eager to learn and explore
Fitness Level: Moderate to good. You will be walking and hiking over uneven, sometimes steep or slippery terrain for 2–5 hours per day, in variable weather conditions. Some locations require short but energetic climbs or coastal walks; suitable for anyone comfortable with active outdoor exploration and able to carry their own camera gear safely.
Cost: £2,700 per person – includes expert instruction, all transport during the workshop, exclusive boat trip access, accommodation, and comprehensive planning materials
Meet Your Leaders: Simon Waldram & Mike McMahon
This workshop is led by Simon Waldram – known for emotionally resonant landscape photography and a teaching style focused on creative growth and deep connection to place – alongside collaborator Mike McMahon, an award-winning drone photographer celebrated for exceptional aerial vision, technical mastery, and ability to capture breathtaking perspectives. Between us, we bring decades of combined experience, unique creative viewpoints, and a shared passion for helping you create meaningful, powerful images – whether working from the ground or from the sky. We will be with you every step of the way, sharing our knowledge, guiding your creative choices, and helping you make the very most of every location and light condition.
What You’ll Experience
This is far more than a standard photo tour – it is an immersive, field-based workshop crafted to deepen your connection with the landscape and refine your entire creative process. You will journey through some of the Faroe Islands’ most dramatic and breathtaking locations, capturing unforgettable scenes from every angle:
- Gásadalur: A remote, picturesque village where a majestic waterfall tumbles directly into the wild Atlantic Ocean
- Tjørnuvík: A striking black-sand beach, looking out toward the legendary sea stacks of Risin og Kellingin – the Giant and the Witch
- Saksun: A serene valley dotted with traditional turf-roofed cottages, set beside calm, reflective waters perfect for timeless compositions
- Kallur Lighthouse: Perched on dramatic cliff edges, reached by ferry and a scenic hike – offering sweeping, high-altitude views
- Drangarnir Sea Arch: An exclusive boat trip to photograph one of the archipelago’s most iconic and dramatic natural landmarks
- Remote ridges and mountain passes: For moments of solitude, vast scale, and the ever-changing beauty of Faroese weather
When the skies clear, we will take advantage of the dark North Atlantic nights to shoot the Milky Way, the aurora borealis, and meteor trails. This is not a dedicated astrophotography workshop – instead, we focus on readiness, adaptability, and the thrill of creating powerful images from whatever conditions the land and sky present. With both ground and aerial perspectives in mind, you will learn how to capture the full story of this remarkable landscape.
What You’ll Learn
With personalised guidance from both Simon and Mike, you will build both technical mastery and creative confidence, covering:
- Advanced composition and exposure techniques tailored to dramatic, changing landscapes and low-light environments
- Bracketing and blending methods to master dynamic range and craft atmosphere-filled images
- Drone photography (led by Mike): Legal compliance, safe operation, planning aerial shots, and creating award-worthy, story-driven aerial imagery
- Creative decision-making and working confidently in unpredictable weather and light conditions
- Moving beyond capturing scenes to creating photographs – whether ground-based or aerial – that carry meaning, emotion, and narrative
All instruction is fully adaptive – we tailor every session to your individual goals, your gear, and your level of experience, so you progress at the pace that suits you best.
What’s Included
- 7 full days of immersive, hands-on field instruction from two professional photographers
- Exclusive boat trip to Drangarnir, with dedicated time for photography
- All transport between locations throughout the workshop
- Comfortable, carefully selected accommodation for the duration of your stay
- Comprehensive drone compliance briefing, plus on-site support and guidance from Mike
- Detailed pre-trip planning guide and custom gear checklist
- Post-workshop feedback session and portfolio review, to help you refine your work further
What’s Not Included
- Flights or travel to and from the Faroe Islands
- Meals and drinks during your stay
- Travel insurance (mandatory for all participants)
- Drone insurance (required if bringing your own drone)
- Personal equipment, clothing, or accessories
- Any private expenses, additional tours, or activities not listed in the itinerary
What to Bring
- DSLR or mirrorless camera with full manual control capabilities
- Wide-angle lens (f/2.8 or faster is highly recommended for low-light work)
- Sturdy tripod, remote shutter release, and headlamp
- Warm, windproof and waterproof outdoor clothing, plus supportive, worn-in hiking boots
- Drone (optional – must carry CE marking and valid insurance)
- A spirit of adventure, curiosity, and patience – essential for exploring this wild and beautiful landscape
Why Join This Workshop
This experience has been designed by Simon Waldram and Mike McMahon for photographers who want to go beyond technical skills and create work with real meaning. We believe that the most powerful photographs – whether taken with a camera on a tripod or a drone in flight – are earned through effort, close observation, and a genuine connection with the places we visit.
Join us, and leave with not just stunning new ground and aerial images, but a renewed way of seeing, creating, and telling stories through photography.