EXPLORE

HIGHLIGHTS

• Abisko National Park, Sweden
• Aerial photography from helicopter over magnificent woodlands, rivers and mountains
• Lofoten Islands. Norway
• Aurora Borealis over Utakleiv Beach

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

Learn the art of aerial photography and to approach the unique challenges of landscape photography. Also how to capture spaciousness, dynamic energy and the simplicity of natural landscape photography.

ON LOCATION

• Private guiding during our aerial photography workshop in our helicopter.
• Teaching and training in the best techniques, personal tips and advice.
• Composition and focus on lines, golden section, perspective, foreground.
• Working in different lighting, with short/long exposure times and aperture.
• How to handle equipment with care on location.
• Private hands-on lessons that can help taking your photography skills to the next level

IN CLASSROOM

• Expert review and constructive criticism of the images taken during the day.
• Workflow in Photoshop and/or Light Room.
• A Better Moments Certified Photo Instructor is available during the entire workshop to offer assistance with camera settings, the basics of composition, guide and help in general.

ITINERARY

DAY 1: ARRIVAL AT KIRUNA

Better Moments will pick you up at Kiruna Airport or at your hotel in Kiruna. We drive south through a varied landscape consisting of vast lakes, open landscapes and with the Swedish and Norwegian mountains in the background. We will make stops spontaneously along the way to take pictures before we reach Abisko.

After dinner, we give a presentation of the workshop and an indoor class on landscape photography.

DAY 2: AUTUMN COLOURS AND ABISKO CANYON

Morning shoot on the river banks of the Abisko River where autumn coloured birch trees are reflected
in the crystal clear waters. Further photography of the limestone formations of the magnificent
Abisko Canyon. Afternoon photography in the lush and autumn coloured birch forest. A chaos of plants and colours.

After dinner we meet for a cozy review of today’s photography.

DAY 3: HELICOPTER FLIGHT AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Morning indoor class with review of the work from yesterday.

A thorough workshop about the challenges of aerial photography to prepare you for the afternoon helicopter flight and aerial photography over the magnificent surrounding woodlands, mountains, rivers and forests.

Evening image review and briefing about tomorrow’s program.

DAY 4: ABISKO NATIONAL PARK

An easy hike into Kärkevagge that is a valley full of rock formations formed in the ice age. From several locations you can shoot the scenic views from the hillside. There are also abundant opportunities to make intimate photography of the small waterfalls and autumn wonders on the ground.

After dinner we meet for a cozy review of today’s photography.

DAY 5: LOFOTEN ISLANDS AND AURORA BOREALIS

Morning shoot of the autumn coloured birch tree reflections in torrents of Abisko River. In the afternoon we cross the border to Norway and travel out towards the wild and jagged Lofoten Islands.

After dinner we chase the northern lights along the beach.

DAY 6: FISHING VILLAGE AND NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

Morning drive to Reine and shoot of the most scenic fishing village view in the whole of Scandinavia. Aftenoon and evening shoot at the bright sandy Haukland and Vikten Beaches with nice black stone formations.

Night photography of Aurora Borealis in combination with sea scapes.

DAY 7: UTAKLEIV BEACH, FAREWELL DINNER AND NORTHERN LIGHTS

An easy morning with workshops and review of images.

Afternoon and evening photography at Utakleiv Beach where the coastline is full of nicely shaped rock formations and a magnificent background of turqoise sea and jagged mountains.

Late evening shoot of Aurora Borealis in combination with sea scapes.

DAY 8: SVOLVER AIRPORT, LOFOTEN

We drive to Svolver Airport for your return journey to your home destinations.