Greenland Disko Bay and Iceland

Greenland & Iceland

Greenland is a destination high up on the bucket list of many, and for good reason. The local landscape is unspoiled and spectacular. The weather and climate can be unforgiving, although August is one of the warmest, with average high for the month being low 60’s. All these elements align and make Greenland every photographer’s dream. Ilulissat, the official Greenlandic word for iceberg, is a town located on the west coast, right at the mouth...

Greenland & Iceland

Greenland is a destination high up on the bucket list of many, and for good reason. The local landscape is unspoiled and spectacular. The weather and climate can be unforgiving, although August is one of the warmest, with average high for the month being low 60’s. All these elements align and make Greenland every photographer’s dream. Ilulissat, the official Greenlandic word for iceberg, is a town located on the west coast, right at the mouth of the Icefjord. Ilulissat is the third largest town in Greenland, with approximately 4500 residents. The Ilulissat Icefjord, Disko Bay, is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and the fjord is filled with giant icebergs from the most productive glacier in the northern hemisphere. The monstrous Sermeq Kujalleq, the world’s fastest glacier, advances 140 feet daily and creates over 11 cubic miles of icebergs annually.
Don’t miss out on this six night adventure in Greenland, highlights include three 4 hour private evening boat excursions where we will position ourselves perfectly to be able to capture the gorgeous light illuminating the icy landscape. Each session leaves plenty of time to explore the Ilulissat Icefjord and find the ideal compositions. There will also be time to explore during the day, and with the mid-night sun night photography in and around the town of Ilulissat. There are several UNESCO hiking trails to explore just outside of the village.

Join a local guide and accomplished photographer and guides The Bol’s across Western Greenland. Flights to Greenland are limited and may not take place every day. Therefore we have included one night pre and post trip in the town of Keflavik Iceland. This should ensure everyone is there and prepared for the group flight August 17 to Ilulissat Greenland. If someone would like to add on evenings in Iceland beyond that please get in touch with Strabo.

Strabo Tours has included the group flight from Iceland to Greenland, therefore you will have to purchase your round trip airfare from home to Keflavik Airport (KEF), Iceland. Please note the Greenland airfare is currently estimated at $1400 per person, should there be additional taxes and fees this will be added to the Land Tour Cost listed below.

• WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO SIGN UP EARLY SO EVERYONE CAN BE ON SAME PLANE ROUND TRIP ICELAND/GREENLAND.
• DATES REMAIN FLEXIBLE UNTIL AIRLINES DETERMINE THEIR SCHEDULES FOR 2022, THEREFORE ACTUAL TRIP DATES MAY NEED TO BE ADJUSTED AT A LATER DATE. WE WILL NOTIFY REGISTRANTS AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME.

Photo Instructors

Tom and Cree have been guiding trips together for over 25 years, and both are passionate photographers. Their teaching philosophy is simple; ‘teach the student, not the subject.’ They love teaching and helping others develop their creativity and technical skills. Their trips often sell out well in advance.

Tom has been called one of America’s visionaries for his photography by National Geographic Adventure, and he is a frequent contributor to many photography magazines. He has taught hundreds of workshops over the past 25 years and is a KelbyOne Instructor. Photo District News called him one of the best photography workshop teachers in America. You can watch his backstory here http://vimeo.com/120904640. His images have been published worldwide by hundreds of clients, and his assignment work ranges from editorial travel features to national tourism campaigns.

Cree taught high school photography for twelve years, and her students regularly won national awards for their work. She runs a portrait photography business and is known for her evocative images and friendly nature. She loves to experiment in post processing and is often sought out for help with Lightroom and Photoshop. She is a veteran traveler and speaks 4 languages.

Note from instructor:
I think tours are a fantastic way to develop as a photographer, both technically and artistically, and have a lot of fun during the process. I’m available at any time to offer advice and critique of images. I will offer formal classes as well as field demonstrations on technique and creative choices in image making. For those that are interested, we will explore flash technique and light painting. I will also provide participants with “workshop notes”, excerpts from magazine articles I have written on a variety of topics.
I really enjoy working with participants one on one, being able to focus on specific areas with individual’s results in faster, more effective learning. What I enjoy most on workshops is seeing how participants can improve their skills in such a short time.

Please join tour leaders Tom & Cree Bol for this incredible cultural and photographic opportunity. The emphasis of the trip is on photography, yet this is much more, one that non-photographic travelers can enjoy just as well. Days will be filled with unique photographic opportunities, in that there are so many wonderful hidden places to explore. Your leader will seek out obscure settings to visit and photograph, places you would not find on your own.

What to ExpectThe average high temperature during this time period will be 62F in Greenland, with the low being 35F. All participants need to be agile to climb in and out of boats, be prepared for cold, and long hours outside. The hiking trails in Greenland (range from 1-4 miles) begin with well-maintained boardwalks, however they can be quite slippery given certain weather conditions. Eventually the boardwalks become trails, which could be dirt, rocks, even boulders to traverse, having proper and sturdy footwear is necessary. Given this information, you will be amazed by the landscape, and imagery you can capture in this beautiful, untamed country. It’s a must see for all photographers.

All accommodations in Iceland and Greenland will be in ensuite hotel rooms. Single rooms are available throughout the journey. Meals will be of the local variety, which will consist of seafood, lamb, meat and chicken may also be available. Notify Strabo Tours of any diet restrictions, you may wish to take specific snacks in your checked luggage.