Photographing Iceland

Iceland is simultaneously a landscape photographer’s dream and a serious challenge. You need to plan carefully and know the lie of the land if you want to capture the maximum number of Icelandic sights in the right light at the right time of day in the course of a single trip. Iceland’s untamed environment makes this trickier than you might think and, as well as a reliable weather forecast, you need prior knowledge of the pitfalls and dangers you are likely to face on your travels.

In this book, photographer and Iceland expert Martin Schulz takes you around the island to 55 exciting photo locations, from the coast to the icy highlands and back. Each tour includes precise directions (with QR codes and Google Maps links), making it simple to find your way. He also provides insider tips on renting a vehicle, weather and northern lights forecasts, local tour operators, and the obstacles you are sure to encounter along the way, guaranteeing that your own tours will be successful and safe.

Schulz also details the gear he uses and lets you in on the secrets of shooting at the right time of day and year. Additional filter photography and northern lights workshops round out a fantastic book that is sure to help you capture the Iceland photos you have always dreamed of.