Faroe Islands Photo Adventure
February 4-10, 2025 and February 11-17, 2025
Location: Faroe Islands
Dates: February 4-10, 2025 (Group 1), and February 11-17, 2025 (Group 2)
Tuition: $4,999 (Shared Room) $5,699 (Single Room)
Group Size: 6
Instructor: Raynor Czerwinski and Josh Merrill
Tour Overview:
Join us on this exciting new adventure to one of the worlds most amazing island archipelagoes. Located in the North Atlantic, midway between Iceland and Norway, this secluded cluster of islands is full of rugged and rocky mountains. The coasts of these islands are typified by the worlds most dramatic sea cliffs, unbelievable sea stacks, and mixed sand beaches.
During this workshop, we will experience nature’s drama at every level. The dramatic weather in the North Atlantic perfectly compliments this spectacular landscape. High winds, crashing waves, moody skies and snowcapped fjords are the perfect recipe for stunning photography. We’ve timed this trip in order to have the greatest chance of fresh snow on the hills, which takes this amazing landscape to another level. We’ll see a myriad of waterfalls and Fjordlands. We’ll walk along sheer cliffs and we’ll see history on display as we photograph ancient, sod-roofed churches and homes.
An emphasis will be given to time spent in the field, creating incredible images, and working one-on-one with Josh and Raynor to improve craft and creativity. We will explore these stunning places with a very small group that will maximize your learning and will ensure greater flexibility for us to get to the very best locations for the conditions that we experience. This tour will up the ante, with 4-star accommodations, and all meals included.
Tour Includes:
• 4-Star accommodations at Hotel Føroyar
• Breakfast Buffet, Packed Lunch, and 3-Course Dinner every day of the workshop
• Ground transportation upon arrival at Vágar Aiport
• Private boat tour chartered to Drangarnir (Weather and private land access permitting)
• Hiking fees where required
• Ultra small group environment, with only 6 participants
• Instruction in the field: craft and creative strategies for landscape photography
• Image reviews
• Instruction on digital darkroom workflow
Not Included:
• Transportation to and from the workshop
• Alchohol
Fitness Level:
Most of the locations that we will photograph on this trip will feature easy access, but there will be a couple which will require moderate hiking. None of our hikes will go beyond 3 miles each way, but you’ll need a moderate level of physical fitness and some experience hiking to manage this tour safely.
A couple of our locations will be along cliffs with no guardrails. We will emphasize safety in such situations, but will also advise that photographers with significant fear of heights may find this uncomfortable.
Suggested Equipment:
• Digital SLR or Mirrorless Camera
• Tripod with Cable Release and L Bracket
• Wide Angle Lens and Telephoto Zoom Lens (Covering a range from 16mm-200mm or more)
• Filters: Circular Polarizer, Neutral Density
• Lots of Memory Cards
• Extra Camera Batteries
• Micro-fiber Cloths
• Camera Bag/Backpack for Gear and Food/Water
Clothing for a variety of weather conditions from 15F to 45F
• Rain Jacket and Pants
• Down Layer
• Hiking Boots, and Fisherman’s Boots
• Gloves and Hat
• Plenty of Wool Socks
• Moisture Wicking Base Layer
• Traction Device for Boots, in case we experience any icy paths. (Kahtoola MICROspikes are a great option)
Lodging:
Our base of operations will be the 4-Star Hotel Føroyar, in Torshavn. We’ll enjoy comfortable lodging, and a perfect location. Unlike most tours, all meals will be included along with your lodging. We’ll have an excellent breakfast buffet, packed to-go lunches, and a 3-course dinner.
Cancellation Schedule:
90 days or more prior to day 1 of tour = Refund of all registration fees and deposits
60-89 days prior to day 1 of tour = Josh Merrill Photography will retain tour deposit
59 days or less prior to day 1 of tour = Josh Merrill Photography will retain full tour tuition
We strongly recommend that you purchase trip insurance if you need to cancel your tour and are unable to complete the tour for any reason.
We reserve the right to cancel the photo tour for any reason including low enrollment in the tour. We also reserve the right to operate the workshop with one instructor if enrollment is lower than 6 participants.
Payment:
All you need to do is contact me via the form below and tell us which tour you'd like to attend. We'll e-mail you an invoice that allows you to pay online by credit card. If it's 90 days or less prior to the start of the tour, the full tuition amount will be due in order to complete your registration. Prior to 90 days out, we'll invoice you for a deposit of 30% of the total tuition to hold your spot. We'll then invoice you again for the balance prior to the 90 day point when the full amount is due.
Contact Us
We’re excited that you’re interested in our workshop. If you are ready to register, you may click on the link above.. If you just have some additional questions, this form to the right will put you in touch me.
