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Most workshops in Iceland concentrate on the southern coast and its tourist packed sights and iconic photo opportunities.

For this adventure focused photo tour, we like to take you off this beaten path to instead visit one of the most beautiful and stark, but also very hard to reach areas of the country: The incredible Highlands.

Experience moon-like landscapes, travel through black desserts, visit remote crater lakes, volcanos and rarely seen waterfalls.

We'll travel by way of a specially modified 4x4 super truck, which allows us to access even the most remote, rugged and difficult to reach areas with ease and in comfort.

For the past 10 years, Marc has travelled all over iceland - 22 trips in total. In recent years, his appreciation for the stark beauty of the highlands has grown ever stronger. It is now his favourite area of Iceland.

This photo adventure is limited to 3 participants only. This semi-private environment allows for lots of personal attention and frequent 1-on-1 interactions in the field, as Marc aims to work closely with each participant. This is a teaching workshop meaning you can expect Marc to look over your shoulder in the field, discussing your overall approach, composition, camera settings etc

Rather than sticking to a pre-determined itinerary, Marc will respond to the ever changing weather conditions and adjust our travel routes accordingly. Our small group will keep us extremely nimble and flexible. With the exception of the first night, we will be staying at the same hotel for all of our time in the highlands, so we can minimize travel and enhance flexibility even further.

Expect to photograph otherworldy landscapes, minimalistic scenes in the black dessert, and rapidly changing scenes such as patches of snow, active weather etc. And all of this with no other photographers around (aside from our small group of course).

This is the perfect photo tour for those who have visited Iceland before (and want to come back for more), as well as those interested in exploring more remote areas that are harded to reach and therefore often neglected by most photographers. Create photographs that distinguish easily from the well travelled iconic sites along the ring road.

Arrival and Departure:

The workshop group will meet in Iceland on September 17, 2023. Please plan to arrive no later than 4pm, so you can be in Reykjavik in time for our welcome group dinner at 7pm.

On the final day of our tour, September 23, you can book a flight anytime after 10am. Please contact Marc directly, at mkoegel@mac.com if you need to book an earlier flight. You are welcome to extend your stay also, and Marc will be happy to help you plan your personal itinerary.

The fiirst night we will be at the Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel in the heart of Reykjavik. Transfer from the airport is included - please email Marc your flight details once booked, and he will meet you at the airport.

Once you register for this tour, please contact Marc and let us know your detailed travel plans.

Please click below for more information about this workshop.

What's included in this Workshop:

• 7 days/ 6 nights photo tour
• 6 night single occupancy hotel accomodation (you'll have your own private room)
• Private Airport transfer
• Travel in modified 4x4 vehicle capable of handling the Highlands
• Small group tour with max of only 3 partcipants - lots of personal instruction and guidance
• Breakfast each day
• Expert guidance and inspiration
• All Photography instruction in the field, image reviews in Iceland as well as an additional 1 month extended 1 to 1 online image reviews and post-processing guidance

What's NOT included in this Workshop:

• Flight to and from Iceland (we meet and say goodbye at the airport in Reykjavik)
• Meals other than included breakfasts
• Travel insurance (this is highly recommended) and personal expenses
• Anything not mentioned above as included

Group Size:

• A minimum of 2 and a maximum of only 3 participants

Physical Level: 3 / 5

• For this tour, our vehicles will be able to get close to the great majority of our shooting locations. Hikes will range from 5 to a maximum of 60 minutes with mild elevation gain. There will be opportunities to venture further for those who'd like to, but it is not required.

Extend your Trip:

For those interested in staying longer after the workshop (or arriving a few days early), Marc will provide you with guidance and suggestions. Just contact Marc directly for more information and to start a conversation.

Tour Fee and Deposit:

To book your seat in this workshop, we require a (non-refundable) deposit of $2000, with the balance payment due by August 1, 2023. You can choose to pay in full when registering (so no need to leave a deposit) and this would entitle you a $150 discount off regular tuition. You can choose your preferred payment option during online registration.

Meeting Spot:

The workshop group will meet in Iceland on September 17, 2023. Please plan to arrive no later than 4pm, so you can be in Reykjavik in time for our welcome group dinner at 7pm.

On the final day of our tour, September 23, you can book a flight anytime after 10am. Please contact Marc directly, at mkoegel@mac.com if you need to book an earlier flight. You are welcome to extend your stay also, and Marc will be happy to help you plan your personal itinerary.

The fiirst night we will be at the Eyja Guldsmeden Hotel in the heart of Reykjavik. Transfer from the airport is included - please email Marc your flight details once booked, and he will meet you at the airport.

Once you register for this tour, please contact Marc and let us know your detailed travel plans.

Early-Bird Discount:

Most of our courses and workshops offer a 10% discount is applied automatically if you register before the Early-Bird Discount deadline date listed in the registration table below.

Some courses and workshops offer a discount if you're among the first 3 people who register. This discount will replace the 'standard' Early Bird Discount mentioned above, and will be applied automatically during the online registration process (as long as it is available). Check the course/workshop listing page for more details.

Group Discount:

A 5% discount will be appplied if 3 or more people register at the same time for the same workshop. (All 3 tuitions must be paid for by one credit card to be considered a group registration.) Please follow the instructions on the online registration page.

In order to provide the best learning environment possible VPW keeps class and tour sizes limited to 10-15 people (depending on the workshop). This is but one reason that we count on you to attend your chosen class or tour, once you have registered for it.

If you must withdraw for any reason please be aware of our refund policy as follows:

For our Local Lectures, Seminars, and Workshops valued at or under $100, VPW is unable to provide a cash refund. Transfers are limited to one transfer to either the same event at a later date, or a different event of equal value. VPW requires 48 hours written notice in order to make such a transfer (email notice is acceptable). The event you are transferring to must occur within 6 months of the original event you registered for. A $15 fee will be applied to all transfers.

For our Local Workshops, 1 to 5 days in length and our Local 4 to 10 Week Courses, VPW requires 30 days written notice (before the event start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. (Email notice is acceptable.)

For our Master Photographer Series workshops, 1 to 5 days in length, VPW requires 60 days written notice (before the workshop start date) of your withdrawal in order to provide a refund. VPW may retain 15% of fees paid or $150 minimum in processing your refund. If the tuition is less than $500 the minimum fee drops to $75.

Within 45 days of the Master Photographer Series workshop date all fees paid are non-refundable.

For our Photo Tours (national and international), the following charges will apply:

• If you cancel up to 3 months before the tour start date and we can fill your space, your reservation (or deposit) fee will be refunded
• There is no additional cancellation fee up to 8 weeks before the start of your tour
• From 8 weeks to 4 weeks before the tour: 25% of your balance
• From 4 weeks to 1 week before the tour: 50% of your balance
• From 1 week to 72 hours before the tour: 75% of your balance
• If you cancel within 72 hours of the start of the trip, no refund can be paid
• Transaction charges incurred on accepting and refunding payments will be deducted from the refund amount
• In the (unlikely) event that we cancel the Photo Tour, all monies paid will be refunded in full

We highly recommend that you take out travel insurance to guard yourself against monies lost due to unavoidable cancellation by either party.

Transfers (for all events over $100): If you wish to transfer to a different workshop date, VPW requires a minimum of 30 days written (email) notice. All transfers are based on availaibility, and subject to approval by VPW staff. For courses/workshops with tuition above $101, the transfer fee is $35.

Transfer Fees as based on event pricing:
Tuition of $100 and below, the transfer fee is $15
Tuition of $101 and above, the transfer fee is $35

VPW can give no refunds:

If you registered for any event valued at or under $100
If you do not show up for your registered course.
If you register for a course beyond or below your skill or ability level.

Refunds for all events valued at $101 and above (excluding Master Series Workshops):
If a student wishes to cancel their registration for any of VPW's events, and has provided written notice within the appropriate timeframe, a refund less a $50 administration fee will be provided.

Course Cancellation:

Occasionally, we may have to cancel a course due to low enrollment. In this case, we will issue a full refund of all monies paid to VPW up to that time.

Instructor Replacement:

In the event that a listed instructor is unable to participate because of a change in his or her professional schedule, we will replace the instructor with someone of equal or similar credentials. If we cannot find a replacement in due time before the course is about to start, a particular class may have to be rescheduled.

Liability

In the event that we cancel your course, for any reason, the extent of VPW's liability is limited to the return of all monies paid. We will do everything we can to register you in another equivalent course. VPW will not be responsible for reimbursement of travel expenses of any kind.

Please note: An administration charge of $50 applies to all refunds

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What's included in this Workshop:

• 7 days/ 6 nights photo tour
• 6 night single occupancy hotel accomodation (you'll have your won private room)
• Private Airport transfer
• Travel in modified 4x4 vehicle capable of handling the Highlands
• Small group tour with max of only 3 partcipants - lots of personal instruction and guidance
• Breakfast each day
• Expert guidance and inspiration
• All Photography instruction in the field, image reviews in Iceland as well as an additional 1 month extended 1 to 1 online image reviews and post-processing guidance

What's NOT included in this Workshop:

• Flight to and from Iceland
• Meals other than breakfast each day
• Travel insurance (this is highly recommended) and personal expenses
• Anything not mentioned above as included

Please feel free to contact Marc directly anytime with your questions.