2016 Autumn Northern Lights Timelapse Workshop in Iceland
September 19th– 25th, 2016
Join Evosia Studio’s Henry Jun Wah Lee and Icelandic photographer/filmmaker Thorvardur Arnason for a breathtaking timelapse and photography adventure in Iceland in September. Autumn is one of the best times to shoot the Aurora Borealis and to capture many of Iceland’s epic landscapes. Through our small group workshop, we will show you why Iceland is a photographer’s paradise.
This epic 7-day timelapse and photography workshop will be held September 19th to 25th, 2016, and is limited to only 5 participants. We will start and end in the city of Reykjavik.
Workshop Highlights:
- • Chase and shoot the Northern Lights with stunning Icelandic landscapes as foreground.
- • Learn or strengthen your skills capturing and processing timelapse sequences and photographs.
- • Shoot in many beautiful (and hidden) locations around the Vatnajokull Glacier, the second largest glacier in Europe.
- • Explore the remote Icelandic Highlands far away from tourists and photo tour groups.
- • Enjoy a personalized learning experience, working and shooting with Henry Jun Wah Lee, one of the premier timelapse photographers in the world.
- • Avoid getting stuck with bad weather. Our small, highly mobile workshop enables us to follow the weather for the best shooting conditions and opportunities on the island.
You will be in good hands as you learn from an incredible team: one of the premier timelapse shooters in the world assisted by an expert Icelandic photographer with intimate knowledge of Iceland’s hidden locations, fickle weather patterns, and various kinds of Northern Lights.
The workshop is open to all skill levels and covers everything from the basics, to shooting motion-controlled time lapses, to processing and editing your photos into professional quality stills or video.
Please note that while the highest priority for the workshop will be shooting Northern Lights, it is ultimately up to mother nature and what the prevailing weather and solar conditions allow for.
Positive Experiences from Past Attendees
“It’s a pleasure and an honor to partake in these experiences with you. Your willingness to share your knowledge and secrets is rare and wonderful.” – D.W.
“The locations and experiences you provided were truly amazing!! Thanks again for your guidance and assistance – and patience! Many great memories!” – C.K.
“Thank you again for an amazing adventure and for sharing your insights. Page AZ is an amazing place with so many unique locations. Extra bonus for the awesome camping at White Pocket and the private tour of Antelope Canyon.” – K.G.
Sponsored by Kessler and LRTimelapse
Kessler Crane will be providing professional motion control equipment for participants to use during the workshop while LRTimelapse will be providing advanced timelapse processing software.
What You Will Learn
Timelapse photography is both an art and a science. You will learn all of the skills and techniques Henry uses to shoot professional quality timelapses, including understanding nature, workflow, planning, composition, camera gear, accessories, shooting techniques, camera settings, post processing and editing. We will also discuss common mistakes as well as known challenges and their solutions so that you will be prepared when things don’t go as planned. And things often don’t go as planned! More importantly, you get to learn the essence of timelapse beyond equipment and numbers that you can not get from books or online forums. For seven days you will be fully immersed in the craft of capturing the magic of nature through timelapse.
What You Will Need to Bring
Required:
- • Camera – DSLR. A camera that has manual exposure settings and can shoot RAW is highly recommended. Having a second DSLR is also highly recommended as backup or to shoot additional scenes.
- • Lenses – fast lenses (f/1.4) are a must for capturing Northern Lights and the night sky.
- • Tripod with ball head. One for each camera.
- • Intervalometer. One for each camera.
- • Memory cards – 2 or more 128 GB or larger cards for each camera you carry.
- • Plenty of extra batteries and battery charger – expect to use 2-4 batteries per day. A battery grip that holds 2 batterys will allow you to shoot longer sequences without running out of power.
- • Headlamp or flashlight – One with a dimmer function and a red light / filter option is recommended.
- • Laptop computer – to preview, process and edit your shots.
- • 3-4 TB hard drive for storage. An additional hard drive is highly recommended for backup.
- • Smart Phone or tablet with GPS functionality– there are some helpful and powerful apps that will help us shoot.
- • Neutral density and graduated ND filters.
Highly Recommended:
- • If you already have your own motion control gear, bring it! It is a good time to put it all to good use.
- • Photographer’s insurance – to cover your equipment in case of accidents.
- • International travel and medical insurance – to cover unexpected travel or health issues.
Workshop Fee: $5795
A nonrefundable $500 deposit is due upon registration. The remaining balance is due in 3 equal installments on June 15th, July 15th and August 15th.
Note: Workshop fee includes breakfast, snacks, transportation (including pickup and drop off from airport or Reykjavik area), lodging and guide fees during the workshop. It does not include international transportation to Iceland, lunch or dinner. Please inquire for more details.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel between July 15th and August 15th: $1000 cancellation fee
Cancel after September 1st: No refund
Questions and Contact Information
If you have questions about this event or wish to sign up over the phone, please email info@evosia.com or call 310-980-8645
About Henry Jun Wah Lee
Henry Jun Wah Lee is an internationally-recognized filmmaker and photographer. His work has appeared worldwide on television and film. They have also been featured on Yahoo, Instagram, MSN, AOL, The Weather Channel, Gizmodo, Mashable, Petapixel, io9, NPR, Pitchfork, Huffington Post, Slate, LA TImes, The Atlantic, and many more.
Henry’s clients include Canon, Samsung, Panasonic, LG, Sigur Ros, Mono, BBC, PBS, Epson, SmugMug, Japan Railroad Company, the British Government and the European Union.
Read a recent interview with Henry in The Atlantic.
About Thorvardur Arnason
Dr. Thorvardur Arnason (Þorvarður Árnason) is a multi-disciplinary environmental scholar and landscape photographer/filmmaker who lives in Hornafjordur, Southeast Iceland, close to the Vatnajökull glacier. His main work involves research and teaching for the University of Iceland, concerning e.g. the aesthetic experience of nature, the foundations of nature conservation, and human perceptions of global warming. Thorvardur studied experimental filmmaking at Concordia University in Montréal and has also been an active photographer for over three decades. He has produced several short films and published an Iceland photography book.