Dates
14th - 20th March 2026
Group Size
5
Participants
Price*
$ 4850
Deposit $ 500
Difficulty
Moderate
Guides
Thor
Destination
Faroe Islands
Transport
Incl. during the workshop
Hotel based
Hotels in Incl.
Flights
Not included
Meals
Welcome dinner incl.
Faroe Island Photography Workshop
* Single supplement included
Join award winning photographer Thorarinn Jonsson offering a unique and exciting photography workshop spanning 7 days (6 nights) from 14th to 20th March 2026.
We will be exploring one of the most jawdropping locations in the north atlantic ocean, the Faroe Islands.
Let the adventure begin!
Getting to Faroe Islands:
You'll be flying to Vágar airport, if you are coming from Europe you should be able to connect through Kastrup airport in Denmark.
Should you be coming from America you could either connect through Denmark or Iceland.
Faroe Islands have their own airliner called Atlantic Airways and they fly to various destinacions around the world.
Physical Requirements:
This workshop will include some hikes, most of them are easy and take less than an hour on fairly even ground. However, there might be a chance we will take on a bit more of a challenging hike depending on the weather. Hiking in the Faroes is extremely rewarding when it comes to photography. Its an essential aspect of this trip, and truly a way to give you a unique perspective.
You need to be able to carry all your camera gear, food and water + clothes. Most of the hikes do not have a steep ascent but can be a bit demanding. Most people who are in decent shape can do these hikes.. We’ll always try to control the pace so it is pleasant for everyone and assign a good time for each hike so we will not be in a rush. If the weather allows and the water is calm we will take a small boat to the amazing Drangarnir.
Where are we Staying:
We will be staying in one hotel for the entire duration of the workshop, luckily to a lot of tunnerls distances are relativly short in the Faroes.
Highlights:
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Gásadalur
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Tindhólmur
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Drangarnir
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Saksun
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Kallur
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Kalsoy
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Thraelahnípa
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Tröllkonufingur
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Leitisvatn
In a nutshell.
Without a doubt, the Faroe Islands are one of the most spectacular, and undiscovered photo locations you can find.
The Faroes are a group of 18 islands in the middle of the Gulf stream in the North Atlantic, halfway between Iceland and Scotland.
They are isolated and untouched, a well-hidden gem of unspoiled nature, fascinating sights and raw beauty.
The character of the islands attests to their volcanic origin, they are rocky and rugged and wherever you go you will see towering cliffs, stacks, gushing waterfalls and rocky beaches.
In between, you‘ll find fascinating small villages, many of them still maintaining the old traditional houses with a turf (grass) roof.
The locations we will visit are straight out of a fairytale. For instance, the largest lake in the Faroes, is Sørvágsvatn. The surface of the lake is about 40m above sea level, but just tens meters away from the lake is a 100-meter cliff rising straight from the sea.
A sight to behold.
I've visited these islands over 10 times already so I know them pretty well, however I've never been in March so the idea of running a workshop that time of the year is to capture these stunninig sceneries with snow capped mountians.
Because of this all the images here on the site is from my previous visits which is normally in September, that being said the direction of the set and rising sun is the same in March as it is in September which is perfect angle for many of the key locations.
This workshop will include some hikes, most of them are easy to moderate and they take less than an hour on vairly even ground, however there might be a chance that we will take on a bit more of a challanging hike. Hiking in the Faroes is extremely rewarding when it comes to photography. It's an essential aspect of this trip and truly a way to give you a unique perspective. Upon arrival we will wait for you at the airport and bring you to our hotel, which is only a few minutes drive from the airport.
Day 1 & 2: (14th & 15th)
Arrival day, once you get to the Faroes Islands you check in to our hotel, this first night is included in the workshops price. We'll meet for a welcome dinner to get to know each other and go over our plans for the coming week.
We will be staying for the entire time in one hotel, Hotel Foroyar.
Our shooting locations will depend on the weather and conditions, we like to maximize our time while in the Faroes.
The workshop dates have been set to be a out of high travel season which means there will be less tourists around and we are more likely to have the locations to ourselves. We will chose our shooting locations on a daily bases depending on the weather and conditions.
The Faroes do have even more unpredictable weather systems than Iceland and therefore we need to be flexible.
Day 3 -6:
As always we make decisions on where to photograph entirely based on the weather, but the beauty of Faroe Islands lies in the raw landscape and there is plenty, stunning locations pretty much everywhere you look. We are likely to visit locations such as Saksun, Tjörnuvík and visit the biggest waterfall in the Faroes along with taking a boat over to Kallur light house (weather permitted).
Day 7 (Departure day 20th March): All good things have to come to an end, this is our last day in the Faroes Islands, after breakfast we start to make our way to the airport. Depending on when our flight is we'll give you a lift to the airport. The flights to and from Faroes are not as frequent as in many other locations and if our guides
flight is late we'll offer those who have late flights to go for sunrise.
Workshop itinerary:
*More detailed info will be provided upon registration along with packing list.
Itinerary
Payment information:
Tuition: $ 4850 USD
Deposit: $ 500 USD
A $ 500 USD non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your space for this workshop, or you may pay in full.
The remaining balance is due on 14th November 2025. If the remaining balance is not paid in full, your space will be forfeited.
Balance payment is only available by banktransfer only.
A minimun of 3 participants is needed for this trip to go forward.
Please read through our Terms and Conditions.
Registration:
This workshop is based upon a first come, first serve priority and available spots will be updated on this page.
Availability: 5 spots
What's included in the Workshop:
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Lodging at each location in single occupancy.
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Welcome dinner.
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Breakfast.
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Daily hands on time with the instructors, we will both be available to you all day long.
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Transportation throughout the workshop.
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Airport pick up, upon arrival
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Ferry fee to Kalsoy
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Boat ride to Drangarnir (weather permitted).
What's NOT included in the Workshop:
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Airfaire to and from Faroe Islands.
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Alcoholic beverages.
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Meals. (exempt where indicated)
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Travel insurance.
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Hiking fees where they apply.
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Overweight baggage.
Students will learn:
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How to create compelling and enticing landscape compositions.
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How to properly expose for an image throughout all variety of light including prime and non-prime lighting conditions.
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How to use their camera to it's best capabilities.
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How to utilize motion blur to capture dramatic seascapes and waterfall images.
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Workflow techniques for Lightroom and Photoshop.
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So much more!
What you need:
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A DSLR camera or equivalent
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A variety of lenses - a wide angle lens will be your most used on this trip.
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A sturdy tripod
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Multiple memory cards
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Extra batteries
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Laptop
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Photoshop and Lightroom installed on your computer (at least the trial versions)