Photo adventure at Lake Mývatn
We spent three great days at the fantastic Lake Myvatn photographing birds. In this video we share some tips and show you what to expect when photographing at Lake Mývatn. The lake is well known among birdwatchers and is one of the best...
In the company of arctic foxes
It was in the middle of March. The world is being consumed by worries over the Covid-19 situation. We drove from our hometown Akureyri which is in North-Iceland to the town of Ísafjörður in the Westfjords on a beautiful sunny day. Despite good weather,...
11 days in Hornstrandir – photographing arctic foxes in crazy weather
https://youtu.be/JmVUKkXSG_8
This was a crazy photography trip. Going to Hornstrandir in the winter to photograph arctic foxes is challenging to say the least. Despite the crazy weather and conditions out of this world this was a photography adventure of a lifetime.
White Bird Photography In A Winter White-Out
https://youtu.be/DXd15szKZwM
Heavy snowfall and a complete white-out give a rare and a special opportunity for bird photography. Our mission was to find and photograph the shy and in general difficult bird to find - the ptarmigan.
We went to the small island of Hrisey in...
Photographing Iceland: A photo guide to 100 locations
New book: Photographing Iceland: A photo guide to 100 locations
We are pleased to announce our new book Photographing Iceland: A photo guide to 100 locations. We really put our hearts into this book. The result of a vast undertaking, the book provides comprehensive coverage...
Searching for symmetry at the Aldeyjarfoss waterfall
Aldeyjarfoss is one of the most majestic waterfalls in Iceland, but rather a challenge to reach since it is in the highlands. It flows into the river Skjálfandafljót around 45 km above the waterfall Goðafoss, on the so-called Sprengisandur route. It takes about an...
The power of scale in landscape photography
I am no fan of selfies but selfies in landscape photography offer scale. They show the size of the landscape with something in comparison. Instagram is probably the center for the selfie-makers and the platform has given selfies a new dimension.
For landscape photography...
Finding simplicity in winter photography
This winter feels like three winters. Not only because we have been working for months in the office. Three times we have seen heavy snow come and go. This means the weather is constantly changing. It also means the appearance of the landscape is...
Our landscape photos in the new Icelandic Passport
We are proud that a large part of the landscape photos in the new Icelandic Passport are photos taken by us. We also own the main photo on the front side of the new ID-card for Icelandic citizens.
We will probably renew our passports to...
Huge Photo Exhibition in China
https://youtu.be/iRnxx6QjtI4
What do you do when you get a invitation to show photos at a Photo Exhibition in the middle of China? Well... of course you start packing. There is a long journey from the north of Iceland where we live but this is something...
Art Gallery Fold in Reykjavik presents our work
Art Gallery Fold has started to sell some of our framed photos in it´s gallery in the center of Reykjavik at Rauðarárstígur 12-14. Now it is possible to drop in at opening hours of the gallery and see the photos. The photos are canvas,...
Working the scene at the Gluggafoss waterfall
Finding lesser known locations to shoot in Iceland is a challenge. Considering that the Gluggafoss (Merkjárfoss) waterfall is not far from the crowded Seljalandfoss in South-Iceland it is a hidden gem. It is definitely worth it to drive from Seljalandsfoss to Gluggafoss if photography...