LOFOTEN ISLANDS, NORWAY
FEBRUARY 8 - 14, 2026
The Lofoten Islands archipelago is a place of unsurpassed beauty and endless photographic opportunities. Nearly 200 miles inside the Artic Circle off the coast of Norway, the Lofoten Islands are dotted with historic and quaint fishing villages like Nusfjord, Sakrisoy and Reine with their brightly colored boats and buildings. Surrounded by 1500ft snowcapped mountains that rise from the sea and picturesque beaches like Skangsanden, Uttakleive and Storsadnes, the islands are a photographer’s dream. In winter, the skies can be alive with the saturated colors of the Aurora Borealis and we will hope for clear skies to photograph the Aurora during the workshop!
We will focus our shooting times at sunrise and sunset, although the days are relatively short with the low sun of Arctic winter, which can make for beautiful light all day - and we will take full advantage of that to create stunning photographs. We will also have time for editing our images and attending classroom lectures. At night, we’ll delve into night photography, capturing the mesmerizing Northern Lights over breathtaking mountains and serene waters.
This workshop offers a unique opportunity to photograph the beauty of the Lofoten Islands in winter, making every moment a photographic adventure. Join DJP to experience the winter wonderland of the Lofoten Islands and the unique Arctic landscape of Norway!
Overview
Dates: February 8 - 14, 2026
February 8 - 11, Ballstad, Norway
February 11 - 14, Hamnoy, Norway
Each day will be packed with field sessions led by Doug at the best times for shooting, daily lectures to improve your photographic skills and visual seeing, constructive critiques of participants’ images, and open labs for individual assistance. In the classroom sessions Doug will cover night sky photography, advanced processing techniques to enhance your daylight and nighttime images to maximize the quality of your landscape photographs. Each evening we’ll be on the lookout for Aurora Borealis opportunities! Yahoo!
Location Highlights: Northern Lights, weather permitting. Villages: Ballstad, Nusfjord, Sakrisoy, Reine and Sund. Beaches: Haukland, Via, Myrland, Storsadnes and Skagsanden.
REGISTRATION
This workshop is limited to 10 participants.
Early Bird: $7995 by March 21, 2025 (represents a $200 discount!)
After March 21, 2025: $8195
Balance: $5500 due October 1, 2025
Deposit: $2495 due with Registration (after the Early Bird deadline, the deposit will be $2695)
*** Tuition includes: lodging during the workshop in Ballast and Hamnoy, guides and shuttle service during the workshop and to/from the Leknes airport, all breakfasts and a farewell dinner, and tips for guides and drivers.
Workshop Details
TRAVEL
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements to/from Leknes, Norway (LKN) - nearest airport for the workshop. DJP will provide recommendations for airline travel to and from Leknes and for accommodations in Oslo for overnights before the workshop starts and after it ends.
All transportation to and from the airport and throughout the workshop is provided.
Doug Johnson Photography is not responsible for cancellations due to medical or other emergencies or reimbursement of non-refundable airline tickets, or hotel rooms in the event of a workshop cancellation. Please consider the purchase of travel insurance.
LODGING
Our winter adventure will be enhanced by cozy lodging in renovated “fishermen cottages” near the sea - and we’re pleased share that everyone will have their own cottage bedroom, sharing a commons room, bathroom and kitchen. Two accommodations will be home during the workshop. At our first location we’ll stay at the Hattvika Lodge in Ballstad, Norway and the second location we’ll stay at Eliassen Rorbuer in Hamnoy, Norway.
*Accommodations during the workshop are included with tuition.
MEALS
Tuition includes a group farewell dinner and breakfast daily. All other meals are the responsibility of the participant. A list of recommended restaurants will be provided.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Moderate: Up to 3 miles, paved and unpaved trails, sandy and rocky beaches with some uneven, rocky surfaces. Participants need to be comfortable being outside in cold winter temperatures and navigating paths and sidewalks that may be snowy or icy.
Elevation: Sea level
“Doug’s workshops are not only opportunities to photograph great locations, but his in-the-field guidance and suggestions, flexibility to change based on conditions, and his awesome critiques during the week make his workshops outstanding experiences.”
EQUIPMENT & ATTIRE
We want your experience on a Doug Johnson Photography workshop to be extraordinary and recognize that preparation is one important key to success. Specific guidelines for this workshop will be sent to participants, but a general list of recommendations can be downloaded via our Gear & Packing List.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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