Have the unique experience of documenting the Sami trek.
We’re proud and excited to be offering a hugely exclusive experience; a cultural photography workshop that accompanies the Sami people on their seasonal trek. Twice a year, the Sami people, a semi-nomadic people living in the Arctic tundra of Norway, move their large herds of reindeer to different pastures. There’s only a handful of people who get to be part of this each year, and you can be one of them! It’s an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself into Sami culture and traditions, follow herds of reindeer on sleds or snow mobiles, and spend some time in the stunning winter wonderland of this area. The photographic opportunities and varied and unique, and you’ll sharpen your skills through one on one tutoring by professional photographers. A truly unequaled photographic experience! Get in touch now if you’d like to secure a place.
QUICK FACTS
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Norway |
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April 15 – 20, 2021 |
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Cultural photography |
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Emil von Maltitz & Christopher Allan |
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Group Size: Max. 4 |
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All Photography Levels |
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Experience the Arctic Tundra
Enjoy the stunning landscape photography opportunities in this snowy setting.
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Follow the Sami’s Migration
Follow migrating herds of reindeer on sleds or snow mobiles.
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Immerse Yourself in Sami Culture
Learn about the Sami people and their traditions.
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Unique Photographic Opportunities
Enjoy brilliant photography of landscape, wildlife, and culture.
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Personal Tutoring
Improve your photography skills through one of one tutoring by professionals.
- Experience the Arctic Tundra in spring
- Follow migrating herds of reindeer on sleds & snow mobiles
- Learn about the Sami people & their traditions
- Get unique photographic opportunities
- Enjoy one on one photographic tutoring
THE DESTINATION
This cultural photography workshop will take place in the very northern part of Norway; an arctic landscape of snow-covered plains, vast lakes, and rugged mountain ranges. Wondrous wintery vistas will form a striking backdrop for the reindeer trek that we’ll be witnessing and photographing.
ACCOMMODATION
During this trip, we’ll be living with the Sami people. We’ll sleep in traditional lavvu tents, cook on open fires, and spend our days in the stunning outside. This ensures a full immersion into the experience. It’s no ordinary touristic experience!
THE PHOTOGRAPHY
Your photographic opportunities on this workshop are phenomenal. There’s a wealth of stories to tell through our lenses. You’ll be living with the Sami people, which offers a unique insight into their traditions and way of life. And, of course, a chance to document this with your camera. During the trek, you can photograph the reindeer as they speed through the snow-covered landscape. And then there’s the snow-topped, otherworldly landscapes themselves; an absolute treat for any photographer.
YOUR WORKSHOP
There’s a maximum of four participants on this photography workshop in Norway, and you’ll be guided by two professional photographers. This means you’ll enjoy very personal tutoring; a brilliant opportunity to learn at your own level, sharpen your photography skills on all levels, and come away with an impressive portfolio of images.
YOUR 6-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrival
You’ll need to fly into Alta Airport, where we’ll pick you up. We’ll then venture to the Sami people we’ll be living with and following for the next 6 days.
Day 2 - 5: Moving with the Sami
As you can imagine, there is no set itinerary for this workshop. We’ll be following the Sami people on their nomadic trek, which has an unpredictable nature. You’ll spend your days following the herds of reindeer on sleds or snow mobiles, talking to our hosts and learning about their culture, photographing the scenery, improving your photography skills, and enjoying the Sami way of life.
Day 6: Departure
It’s time to wrap up this extraordinary experience, and make our way back to Alta Airport, where you can catch a flight home.
QUICK FACTS
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Norway |
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April 15 – 20, 2021 |
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Cultural photography |
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Emil von Maltitz & Christopher Allan |
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Group Size: Max. 4 |
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All Photography Levels |
€ 3780
pp sharing
INCLUDES
- Accommodation with the Sami
- All meals throughout the workshop
- Transfer from and to Alta Airport and the location of the reindeer herds
- Photographic tuition and guidance throughout the workshop
EXCLUDES
- Flights to Alta Airport
- Travel insurance
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
We recommend the following equipment;
- A digital SLR camera
- A range of lenses that are suitable for landscape, wildlife, and portrait photography
- A small tripod
- A sturdy camera bag
WORKSHOP LEADERS: EMIL VON MALTITZ & CHRISTOPHER ALLAN
Emil von Maltitz is an internationally recognized South African landscape photographer and member of the International Environmental Photographers Association. He has been involved in photography for the better part of the last two decades. After completing his post-graduate degree in anthropology, he opted to pursue his dream and turn his passion for photography into his career. Along with freelance commercial and assignment photography, Emil spends time running a number of photographic workshops. Well-versed and knowledgeable in the Adobe suites, Emil will be able to help and guide in photo-editing and several advanced photographic techniques during the workshop.
Chris Allan is an experienced photo nut! His passion for photography shines through in every shoot he is involved with (and he is involved with a lot). From shooting for the Survivor TV show, fashion shoots at the foot of a giant waterfall in Lesotho and industrial photographs in Zambia and Equatorial Guinea, he is the consummate photographic raconteur. Chris’s roots are in photo-journalism with a degree from Rhodes University. He spent several as an editor at Gallo Images (a stock imagery subsidiary of Getty Images) and has travelled extensively photographing in far flung parts of Africa and Asia for project work and stock imagery. His experience in on-location shooting will be invaluable on this workshop.
€ 3780
pp sharing
INCLUDES
- Accommodation with the Sami
- All meals throughout the workshop
- Transfer from and to Alta Airport and the location of the reindeer herds
- Photographic tuition and guidance throughout the workshop
EXCLUDES
- Flights to Alta Airport
- Travel insurance
WORKSHOP LEADERS: EMIL VON MALTITZ & CHRISTOPHER ALLAN
Emil von Maltitz is an internationally recognized South African landscape photographer and member of the International Environmental Photographers Association. He has been involved in photography for the better part of the last two decades. After completing his post-graduate degree in anthropology, he opted to pursue his dream and turn his passion for photography into his career. Along with freelance commercial and assignment photography, Emil spends time running a number of photographic workshops. Well-versed and knowledgeable in the Adobe suites, Emil will be able to help and guide in photo-editing and several advanced photographic techniques during the workshop.
