Waiting for two days paid off
Photographing the queen of all mountains
There is this mountain in Iceland called Herðubreið, sometimes referred to as the queen of Icelandic mountains. We have always wanted to photograph this mountain during the golden hours. This is what we did. We spent two days...
The Joy of Scouting for Creative Inspiration
One of the most enjoyable things we do is search for and discover new locations in landscape photography. Find motifs that spark creativity because you have no preconceived ideas about the subject.Finding new locations or perspectives is rewarding. We see it incredibly fulfilling when...
Practical Photography – why camo-nets make all the difference
We use camo-nets in our bird photography. In this video, we use camo-nets to get closer to shorebirds and give a few audio tips, and tips on how to switch between video and photography efficiently in the field.
There are many ways to get...
They made fun of my bird photography
In this video, we go behind the scenes in Iceland's winter wonderland, where the goal is bird photography. I do my best to photograph ptarmigans in winter conditions. I go camping in the snow, photograph birds in cold conditions, record nature sounds with stereo...
Surprising Photography in Greenland
10-Day Photography Expedition
10 days of photographing landscapes and wildlife in Greenland. Possibly polar bears, muskoxes, the red mountains, gigantic icebergs. Our friend Daniel Bergmann was on the phone offering us to join an upcoming tour with a small expedition ship to Scoresby Sound in...
Arctic Fox Photography – The hunting problem
In this video, we share our experience of photographing Arctic foxes. When we started photographing them, it was a big challenge for us. We pursued this activity like a secret and emphasized capturing images that show certain behaviors. Photographing foxes is particularly sensitive. We...
Arctic Fox Encounters
Our first episode of Arctic Fox Encounters takes you on an unforgettable journey through our experiences photographing the elusive Arctic foxes. We've spent years dedicated to capturing the beauty and mystery of these creatures and in this video, we're excited to share our adventures...
Photographing Earth’s art – and having fun doing so
Finding abstract forms and arty subjects in nature is a challenge. In this video, we are taking photos in the geothermal area Þeistareykir. We share a few photo tips and show what methods we use to get closeups of clay, mud, and amazing patterns...
The amazing sounds of the bird cliffs in Grimsey
Our audio recording problems and solutions
Recording audio for wildlife videos is not as simple as it sounds. Audio is very important for nature and wildlife videos and in this video, we try a few microphones and share our experience using audio recorders. This is...
Photographing the volcano eruption in Meradalir
A new volcano eruption started in early August in Meradalir near Fagradalsfjall in Iceland. We went there to photograph the eruption and had a great time. The hike to the eruption took just over two hours one way and was worth it. We used...
Bizarre Bird Art Photography
Some days are more productive for bird photography than others. We have spent a long time trying to capture sharp photos of birds in moving water. The plan was to get a shot of birds in moving water with a silky and dreamy effect....
Photo tips at the Dettifoss waterfall
There are a few key questions we ask ourselves when the plan is to visit and photograph the Dettifoss waterfall in Iceland. Are we aiming for the typical photo of the waterfall or a more artistic, abstract, closer look? What lenses to use? Do...