SOLD OUT
Location: Helsinki and Ivalo, Finland
Dates: February 2-9, 2025
Cost: $8899 double occupancy, single supplement is $2400
Details: Imagine drifting to sleep in your own glass igloo as the Northern Lights dance over your head. Join Tom and Cree in Finland as we explore the “happiest country in the world.” We start our photo adventure in the capital city of Helsinki before moving on to the frozen forest of Finnish Lapland. We will stay in luxury accommodations in the forest of Finnish Lapland. At night we will photograph the aurora borealis and spend our days with sled dog teams, reindeer and snow mobiles.
On this workshop you will:
- Photograph the Northern Lights near heated glass igloos
- Photograph sled dogs and reindeer during the daylight hours
- Photograph on a snow machine tour of the local forest
- Create stunning portraits of colorful locals
- Roam the streets of Helsinki with a local guide
- Participate in Image Reviews to improve your photography
- Learn new tips for editing in Lightroom and PhotoShop
Closest Airport: Helsinki Airport – Plan to arrive in Helsinki for an authentic Finnish Welcome Dinner on February 2. On February 9 depart after breakfast from the Hilton Helsinki Airport, a short walk to the terminal
Recommended camera gear:
- 1 or 2 Camera bodies
- Lenses ranging from wide angle 24mm to 70-200mm
- Tripod
- Polarizing filter
Included in the fee:
- Roundtrip flights from Helsinki to Ivalo, Finland
- Private transfer to our 5 star hotel in Helsinki
- All photography instruction with Tom and Cree Bol
- All accommodation and transportation once in Finland
- Gourmet final dinner in a floating restaurant
- All breakfasts and dinners, some lunches
- Luxury lodging and winter activities while in Ivalo
- Local guide while in Helsinki
Participants will provide their own:
- RT travel to Helsinki, Finland
- Alcoholic beverages
- Some lunches during the workshop
- Tips for guides and other staff
We recommend purchasing trip and cancellation insurance.
Why is the single supplement so high? We are staying in the premier luxury resort in Finland. Lodging costs run more than $500 per person per day at the resort. If you would like to share the large, luxury accommodation with someone else, we would be happy to help you find a roommate.
Know Before You Go: Rated Moderate. This workshop requires walking short distances in snow at night. Participants will also ride on dog sleds and snow mobiles. Warm weather clothing will be needed
Deposit for Finland: Winter Magic
February 1-8, 2025
$1,500.00
All photos on this page are from Aurora Village Ivalo
