FAROE ISLANDS SPRING
PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION
May 2-May 9, 2025

Join us for an 8 days immersive and unforgettable photography expedition in the stunning Faroe Islands. Nestled in the North Atlantic Ocean, this archipelago offers a photographer's paradise with its dramatic landscapes, picturesque villages, and unique cultural heritage. This workshop is designed for photography enthusiasts of all levels, providing an opportunity to enhance your skills, expand your portfolio, and experience the breathtaking beauty of the unspoiled landscapes.
Traveling to various scenic locations, including towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, colorful fishing villages, and serene fjords, you'll have ample opportunities to capture the diverse landscapes that make the Faroe Islands truly exceptional.
A trip that no landscape photographer should miss!

TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION

Arrive Vágar International Airport (FAE) on May 2, 2025. Flights out can be made on May 9, 2025.

Airport transfer to/from Vágar International Airport (FAE) will be provided. We will need your arrival and departure flight details as soon as you book your tickets.

Rest in comfortable accommodations that are strategically located near key photography spots, allowing for easy access during golden hour or sunrise/sunset shoots. Accommodation in a single rooms included for 7 Nights.

+EXPEDITION INCLUDES

8-Day intensive photo workshop in one of the most unique and unspoiled nature
Pre-workshop virtual meeting: Before the workshop begins, we’ll start a new WhatsApp group just for our participants. You’ll meet everyone in the group and be able to ask questions and prepare
Post-processing and image review sessions with screen recordings which the participants can keep
Exclusive Drone Photography Lessons: Learn how to capture unique perspective and stunning visuals from a height and angle that would be impossible to achieve with traditional photography approaches
Small group size of 6 with one guide who knows the area
All accommodation in a single room occupancy for 7 nights
All Breakfast, Welcome Dinner and Good Bye Dinner
Transportation during the workshop
Permits, Hiking Fees, Boat and Ferry tours and parking fees

-NOT INCLUDED

Flights to and from Faroe Islands
Items of a personal nature
Alcoholic beverages
Lunch and Dinner (Except welcome and good bye dinner)
Travel Medical, Trip Cancellation Insurance and Equipment Insurance (Mandatory). We have partnered with an insurance agency that allows you to compare policies from various providers and choose the most suitable one for your needs.
Tips, extras, and anything else specifically not listed as included

WEATHER

In May, the weather in the Faroe Islands begins to transition from spring to early summer.

Experience long daylight hours, with around 18 to 20 hours of daylight per day. This offers ample time to explore and photography opportunities. Average temperatures typically ranging from 43°F to 52°F (6°C to 11°C) can be windy and rainy. It's advisable to pack layers and dress appropriately for varying conditions.

Sunrise: The sunrise is around 5:00 AM local time. As the month progresses, the sunrise gradually becomes earlier, reaching around 4:30 AM by the end of May.

Sunset: The sunset occurs at approximately 9:30 PM local time. As the month progresses, the days get longer and the sunset becomes later, reaching around 10:30 PM by the end of May.

PHYSICAL FITNESS

Everyone on this trip should be in reasonably good physical condition. You must be able to hike on possibly uneven trails, up to 1.5 miles each way, with total of 2-3 miles a day.

Exploring Faroe landscapes might involve walking over muddy terrain with uneven surfaces. While not overly strenuous, having good balance and mobility is beneficial.

If you're unsure, just give us a call and we can discuss it. We cater for the majority of people who don't want to walk too far or do anything too stressful!

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

The Faroe Island landscapes are a fragile ecosystem, and it's essential to practice responsible photography when visiting this pristine area. Stay on designated paths, respect nature, and follow Leave No Trace principles.

ITINERARY

DETAILED ITINERARY WILL BE PROVIDED FOR EACH DAY ON THE WELCOME NIGHT

Your workshop includes a 8 days exploring Faroe Islands, located in the North Atlantic Ocean between Norway and Iceland, offers a truly unique and captivating setting for capturing breathtaking images. Relatively untouched by mass tourism, providing a sense of remoteness and tranquility. The unspoiled wilderness and pristine landscapes allow for a deep connection with nature, providing a sense of solitude and reflection that can greatly enhance your photography experience. The rugged and dramatic landscapes are nothing short of extraordinary. Majestic mountains, towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and picturesque villages are scattered across the islands, providing endless photographic opportunities.

The Faroe Islands are also known for their ever-changing weather conditions, which add an element of intrigue and atmosphere to your photographs. From mist-covered mountains to dramatic storm clouds, the dynamic weather patterns create stunning and unpredictable lighting conditions, adding drama and depth to your images.

This workshop offers an excellent mix of location photography, drone photography, image review sessions, learning about techniques for capturing the best lighting and composition, as well as post-processing techniques in one of the most unique and lesser-known locations. Our goal is to broaden your technical skills and unleash the artist in you.

Day one begins with your arrival at Vágar International Airport (FAE); you will be provided with the transportation to your hotel in Tórshavn, where you are free to unwind until 5 PM. At this point, you will meet your guide and group in the lobby at 6:00 PM for an early dinner and spend some time getting to know each other. Around 8:00 PM we head out for a sunset in a nearby location on Streymoy Island, the largest of the 18 Faroe Islands.
From this day, the adventure truly begins. We will set out to explore the rugged and dramatic landscapes of the Faroe Islands that are nothing short of extraordinary. Majestic mountains, towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and picturesque villages are scattered across the islands, providing endless opportunities for capturing awe-inspiring images. The contrast between the steep cliffs and the deep blue ocean creates a mesmerizing backdrop for your compositions.
The itinerary is subject to change based on weather and road conditions, which can be highly unpredictable. We will check the forecast and plan our day to optimize shooting locations.
Sadly, the workshop ends on day 9. After early breakfast (Depends on the flight departure time) we will drop you off at the airport. You will return home, taking with you photos and memories of an extraordinary adventure.

Drone photography in Faroe Islands offers a unique perspective on the country's breathtaking landscapes from a height and angle that would be impossible to achieve with traditional photography approaches. From cascading waterfalls to dramatic sea stacks – capturing these natural wonders from above can create truly mesmerizing images.

Faroe Islands vast landscapes require longer flights to capture the desired shots. Ensure you have sufficient battery life for your drone and carry extra batteries as backup to maximize your flight time.

With extensive background in both the drone & photography industries, we have harnessed and packaged the skills of successful drone photography to share with you and create great compositions for beautiful aerial shots.

GALLERY

TECHNIQUES COVERED IN THIS WORKSHOP

IN THE FIELD:

Understanding the light and choosing the best exposure
Composition: Balance and harmony, leading lines and creating depth.
Lens choice: From the wide-angle vista to shooting landscape abstracts with a telephoto lens
Shooting multiple image panoramas
Controlling light in scenes with a wide dynamic range using graduated filters and/or multiple exposures
Shooting stars and night photography (Depending on weather conditions)

PROCESSING:

Using Adobe Camera RAW
Using local adjustments to shape and sculpt the light
Using Photoshop layers to build up image adjustments
Using luminosity masks in Photoshop
Hyper realistic AI RAW editing in Photoshop
Different techniques for blending multiple exposures of the same image
Stitching multiple panoramas together
Sharpening images for web

WHAT TO BRING

A DSLR OR MIRRORLESS CAMERA

The criteria for the kind of work we’ll be doing is a camera that can be operated completely manually to ensure we get the best exposure

WIDE ANGLE TO TELEPHOTO LENS

For some of the locations, particularly the lakes, a wide angle lens really is essential if you want to get those epic landscapes

Sturdy TRIPOD

We’ll often be shooting in low light so a tripod is an absolutely essential piece of equipment. A lightweight carbon fibre model

LANDSCAPE FILTER SYSTEM

A neutral density filter of at least 3 stops will help slow down the exposure to blur clouds and remove ripples from the lake’s surface

DJI DRONE Fly More Combo WITH DJI RC 2

Experiment with different angles, heights, and compositions to create unique aerial images

Warm clothes

While you don’t want to overpack, it’s always good to assume that it will be colder, windier, and wetter than you expect

WATERPROOF HIKING BOOTS

We’ll certainly be walking over rocky and uneven grounds and we’ll also often find ourselves in a muddy and wet conditions

CAMERA BACKPACK

When moving your camera gear for any length of time a backpack can really save your back. A good backpack, one with sturdy hip straps

Laptop with Adobe Camera RAW and PHOTOSHOP

We’ll be shooting RAW, and as part of each day will be dedicated to post processing images a good RAW converter like Adobe

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR & GUIDE

Monish Mansharamani | Founder + Pro Photographer

Monish Mansharamani is a professional landscape and travel photographer based in Oregon. He is completely self-taught and has years of experience in medium format shooting, guiding photo tours, and teaching digital post-processing techniques. His specialization lies in capturing stunning panoramic photographs of fine art landscapes from the United States and beyond.

The majority of his photographs are taken with a superior medium format digital camera, which allows for incredible detail to be captured. His approach to photography is a "slow photography" technique, where he takes his time to carefully observe the scene and capture only a few or a dozen exposures in a span of two hours. This process enables him to truly perceive the essence of the scene and let it reveal itself. Each photograph he captures is unique, and he dedicates a significant amount of effort to ensure that the final image is a true work of art by meticulously processing the image.

As a landscape photographer, his goal is to present views of the natural world in a fresh and unique way. He achieves this through careful composition, attention to detail, and the creative use of beautiful light.

Currently, he fulfills his lifelong dream by leading Adventure Photography workshops all over the world through his company Aventura Workshops LLC.

PAYMENT TERMS

20% deposit is required to secure your spot.
Balance is due no later than 90 days before the Workshop start date.
Flexible payment option available, just ask!
All other Aventura Workshops Terms and Conditions apply.

WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY

If you withdraw and your place is otherwise filled, we will refund you the full amount you have paid towards the tuition, minus a $250 cancelation fee. If you withdraw and your place on the Workshop does not fill, then you will be refunded according to the following schedule, based on the full fee of the Workshop:

90 days or more: Full refund minus a $250 cancelation fee
60 - 89 days: 50% refund
Less than 60 days: No refund

Refunds will be paid by the same method that the original payment was made.

DISCLAIMER

We strongly recommend you to get Trip Cancellation & Travel Insurance after booking your trip. Your own domestic medical insurance and private health plan will not cover you whilst you are overseas. The workshops will always dependent on weather, as the weather can be highly unpredictable.