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Drone / Aurora Workshop
Iceland Workshop - Fall 2024
October 19-25, 2024

This workshop Focuses on Drone Photography/Videography of Iceland
(We will also photograph the Aurora at night)

We will go to the most amazing locations
in iceland

REQUIREMENTS!

1) You MUST have your own drone(s)
2) You must be capable of flying it
3) This workshop DOES NOT include a drone
4) this workshop does not include flying Instruction
(we will covered advanced drone
techniques and settings)

BEFORE registering, send me an email with samples of images taken with your drone.
Contact me here

$3000 Per Photographer (Does not include Airfare / Happy Camper / Meals)
Non-Photographer/Non-Drone Pilot Companion Fee - $500 (Does not include Airfare / Meals / Shared vehicle with Above Photographer)
$500 deposit (per attendee) due upon registration (non-refundable)
$2500 remainder (Per Photographer) due AUGUST 15, 2024

NOTE: We will not go to all of these places in seven days, but we will go to as many as we can. A lot depends on the weather. For each workshop, on day one, we will discuss the choices and decide the itinerary for the week - but Iceland is dynamic, so plans will still change!

Workshop Information

WHAT THE WORKSHOP INCLUDES

  • Expert Guide takes you to many magical spots in Iceland

  • Capture Waterfalls, Glaciers, Lakes, Diamond Beach, Auroras,...

  • Wake up in some of the most amazing landscapes on the planet!

  • Note: We cannot control the weather in Iceland - It changes frequently. Fall is a great time in Iceland to capture great scenery and Auroras - but there are no guarantees.

DRONE WORKSHOP

  • You bring your own Drone(s) - A Drone is NOT Provided.

  • You must be able to fly your drone well - No “Flying“ Instruction is Provided.

  • We will discuss advanced Drone Techiques - REVEAL / CRANE / HYPERLAPSE

  • We wIll discuss advanced Drone Settings - FPS / CODEX / APERATURE

  • LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! - I have been to Iceland over 20 times in the last 5 years. I know the best locations for Drone filming. I know where the isolated locations are. I know the best time of day for each location.

THE TIMELINE

  • NOW - Reservations Open - $500 Deposit (USD) (non-refundable)

  • AUGUST 15, 2024- Remaining Workshop Fee Due - $2500 (USD)
    (See Cancellations Policy)

  • OCTOBER 19, 2024 - NOON - Workshop meets near Reykjavik, Iceland

  • OCTOBER 19-25, 2024 - Our Workshop journey through Iceland!

  • OCTOBER 25, 2024 - NOON - Workshop Ends
    We recommend that you plan to stay a few extra days to enjoy Iceland!

WORKSHOP ATTENDEES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR

  • Air Transportation to/from Iceland - Iceland Air recommended.

  • Transportation/Camper within Iceland
    Pre-arrange directly with Happy Campers (preferred) immediately upon registering for the workshop. Or use Camp Easy if you prefer Automatic Transmissions.

  • Meals, snacks and other local fees.

Fees:
-Each Photographer/Drone Pilot pays $3000 ($500 Deposit + $2500 remainder)
-Participants are responsible for Airfare, Happy Camper and Meal expenses
-Non-Photographer/Non-Drone Pilot Companion Fee (traveling with a Photographer) -
  - Fee is only $500 (payable at time of deposit)
-Each Participant is responsible for their Airfare, Happy Camper and Meals
Note: Deposit is non-refundable.

REGISTER HERE

requirements and physical fitness

  • A Valid Drivers License is required (from your country of origin).

  • Driving - You are responsible for driving your own vehicle. You must be able to drive your vehicle - Day/Night - Rain/Shine/Snow

  • We are not expecting to be driving on snow/ice - we will be on/near the main roads - which are well serviced.

  • Happy Campers Preferred (Manual and Automatic Transmissions)

  • Physical Fitness - You must be able to walk 1 mile with camera packs - at night - in the cold. If you have physical limitiations preventing you from this level of activity, then this is not the workshop for you. This is a group activity, so it puts the group at risk if any participant cannot keep up the pace. There are many other workshops with less physical requirements.

  • If you have physical ailments or limitiations, you must inform us before purchasing a reservation. Failure to do so may result in the cancallation of your reservation. Please contact us if you are unsure of these requirements.

  • Age Requirement - All participants must be at least 18 years old - Photographers or Campanions.

  • Medium level Hikes - Most photography locations are within 1/2 of the vehicles and will requiring walking - with equipment - in the cold.

  • Meals - We will generally eat two meals a day, with snacks in between. We will cook some meals in the vans - and other times we will eat at a local restaurant.

  • Showers - We will be on the road, but our goal is to camp at a campground every night with services - Bathrooms, Showers, Kitchen, Wi-fi,… Not all campsites have showers.

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