Location:
Iceland: Snæfellsnes Peninsular
Tuition:
GB£4495
(single Occupancy)
Dates:
September 16th-22nd September 2025
Activity Level:
Moderate
Some steep ascents and descents,
Uneven rocky ground
Instructors:
Alister Benn
Availability:
WAIT LIST
Limited to 4 Guests
Workshop Overview and General Information
Alister Benn has been running workshops on Iceland since 2012 and has amassed a huge amount of experience and understanding of the place, it’s wildlife and its unique magic. Being such a relatively young landscape, it feels as if it wears its personality close to the skin. There is a huge sense of space, openness and an experience on the edge.
Iceland is located in the north Atlantic, just a hairs breadth south of the Arctic Circle. Consequently, the weather is rarely balmy, with storms passing over during any month of the year. It is that sense of unpredictability that creates the photographic speciality the place is known for. Fleeting light, surprises, unexpected moments of brilliance, and of course the chance of a wet day sat in processing and getting expressive on the computer.
Alister possesses a pretty unique set of teaching skills; infectious passion and enthusiasm for individual expression, boundless energy and a willingness to spend a long time with each participant to help identify the best way for them to click with the landscape in front of them, or to make images that feel like them. He also has quite the sense of humour and loves a laugh. As he often says “people learn more when they’re happy!”
With only 4 participants, this is a really small group and we can leave a very small footprint as we travel.
What’s Included
NOT Included
Arrival & Departure
The workshop starts and finishes in downtown Reykjavik and we would recommend you have the night before in town to get over your journey and to see a bit of the beautiful city and its many photographic opportunities. We will collect you from your hotel between 09:00 and 09:30 and drive north and west towards the peninsular.
We will be staying in the best hotel in the area with its incredible ocean views from every room. This sets the scene for the whole week, full immersion in a wild and beautiful landscape. We will explore basalt sea cliffs, black sand beaches, lava fields covered in mosses, the black church and the odd icon or two. The emphasis of the workshop is “slow paced.” It is about connecting, finding your unique perspective and transforming that into meaningful and evocative images.
With only 4 participants you are guaranteed to plenty of one on one time with Alister.
We’ll drop you off in Reykjavik again at the end of the trip.
Your Guides
Alister Benn is a Scottish landscape photographer, educator, and author known for his evocative images of natural landscapes and his thoughtful approach to photography. Born in 1966 in Glasgow, Scotland, Benn’s early passion for the outdoors and wildlife influenced his interest in landscape photography, which he began pursuing seriously in the early 2000s.
Benn is recognised for his dramatic, atmospheric compositions that capture the interplay of light, weather, and rugged landscapes, particularly focusing on remote and desolate regions such as the Scottish Highlands, Iceland, and Tibet. His work often explores the emotional and spiritual connections between humans and nature.
In addition to his photography, Benn is deeply committed to teaching and sharing his knowledge. He runs workshops and online courses through his platform Expressive Photography, where he emphasises creativity, personal expression, and mindfulness in the photographic process rather than simply technical perfection.
Benn has published several books, including Luminosity & Contrast and Out of Darkness, which delve into the philosophy behind his approach to photography, light, and mood. He has won multiple awards for his work and is a regular speaker at photography events worldwide. His contribution to the landscape photography community lies not just in his images but also in his philosophical and introspective approach to the art.
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Payment Terms
Once you have submitted your registration form and had confirmation that a place is available for you, we will send out an invoice for the deposit of £995. Payment of the deposit indicates you agree with our terms and conditions
Final invoices for the remaining balance of £3500 are sent out 90 days before the start of the workshop and must be paid within 30 days of receipt.
Deposits are non-refundable unless we can find someone to fill the vacated place, in which case a refund minus some transaction fees can be made. Sometimes this is not possible, but we are often willing to transfer the deposit to a future workshop.
We strongly recommend you take out independent trip insurance to cover you in case of cancellation.