Coming Soon! | Iceland :: A Movable Photography Experience City and Countryside
... at a glance
Group Size
8 - 16 people
Duration
5 days
Departure Date
October 9-13, 2025
The city of ReykjavÃk has a fascinating history that stretches back over a thousand years. The site was first inhabited in the eighth century by a band of hardy Norsemen. Since then Vikings, monks, sailors, musicians, fishermen, politicians, writers, artists and all manner of folk have played their part in shaping the rich history and culture that makes Iceland’s capital such a vibrant and fascinating place.
Beyond the city, you might find yourself relaxing in one of the many thermal spas and pools, viewing spectacular sights, getting up close and personal to the majestic Icelandic horse and touring the amazing countryside.
Welcome to beauty like you've never seen before! Iceland's typography will take your breath away... And the Icelandic culture (sweet and quirky!) will captivate you.
Tour Highlights
Hyper-local guides and experiencesÂ
Enjoying the thermal waters
Understanding the Icelandic vibrant history and culture
Eating what the locals eat
Fingers crossed for Northern Lights viewings!
Accommodations
We call this one a moveable trip! Meaning, you'll explore both city and countryside.
There is an option for a 2-night extension prior to the trip for more city touring. Please inquire for more information.
Creative Photography Retreat Includes:
content building opportunitiesÂ
specially curated opportunities to connect with Icelandic horses and sheep to capture one-of-a kind imagesÂ
nature and landscape photography
styled shoots with a local model and with one another
storytelling focused shoots lead by our team as you enjoy exploring the Icelandic cultureÂ
capture the essence and spirit of Iceland in photos -its fire and iceÂ
one-on-one support editing sessions
we will also create cyanotype photos and explore alternative photographic mediumsÂ
opportunities for adventure, socializing, immersing yourself into a new culture, and pushing yourself out of your comfort zoneÂ
Soul enriching activities honoring your individual intentionsÂ
Click to learn more about the retreat.
Meet Your Guides:
As your guides we are here because we are passionate about forging community and supporting photographers with wherever they are on their journey as creative entrepreneurs. Whether you are a photography hobbyist or working to transition into full-time photography or running a successful photography business or a seasoned professional there is something for everyone to revitalize your creativity and advance your skills.Â
I love the way my camera brings me into the present moment like nothing else. I see the way light dances and shapes objects. What a gift to have the opportunity to collaborate with you to document life's sweetest moments. I have a master's degree in business and have worked in human resources for years - but my passion for photography is my favorite journey. I live in Wisconsin - lakeside between Madison and Milwaukee. I love adventures: hiking, running, paddle boarding and skiing. I have two amazing daughters, a husband and crazy dog named Lola. I am a published photographer. Honored to have my photographs appear on the lovely pages of Bella Grace magazine and in more than one issue! One of my photos was on the coveted cover of the quarterly journal of black and white photography: Shots Magazine. My work has also been featured in Inspired, a magazine published by The National Association of Child Photographers. - Deb Schaefer
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I'm interested in a planning a trip from scratch, can you do this? How does the process work?Tell us where you want to go (and a bit about you!) You'll complete our Travel Planning Form and let us know where you want to go. We’ll work on crafting selections for you: hotels, activities, etc. We will email you to confirm we've received your form Then, we will present you with the preliminary plans for your chosen destination (Crafting + collaboration time!) You’ll send us feedback and we’ll work through edits together Once decisions have been made, we'll start booking and squaring the pieces of the puzzle away. After we finalize details, we will deliver the final digital itinerary to you. The countdown is on!! We hope you will keep in touch during and/or after your trip so we can live vicariously through your travels.
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This sounds fun. How much does it cost?Here's the breakdown: Hotels: We may earn a commission on paid hotel bookings (paid by the hotel). So, for hotel direct (and only) bookings, this is complimentary, no extra fee is charged. Trip Planning Guarantee Fees: For services that require research for flights, multiple destinations, home rentals, and/or usage of points/miles, we may charge a planning "guarantee fee" and may increase depending on the complexity of the booking. This will always be transparently presented at the first stage at contact and agreed upon before proceeding. This amount will go towards your overall booking, but it is not refunded to you should you decide not to move forward on a trip. Please understand that a lot of work happens behind the scenes and sometimes in the industry, we are not getting paid 30-90 days after a client departs from their trip. If you choose not to move forward with the trip, we are out time, energy and money. Thank you for your understanding - and your support in our small business! Flights: Clients typically book flights on their own and it is something that we suggest doing. However, if you need assistance, please let us know. Please note that ticketing fees apply. There is a ticketing fee of $50-$75 depending where you are flying internationally. We can always search and suggest routes on our end for you if you want to book on your own.
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Do I pay anything upfront?Well, this is a two part question... If your trip is highly detailed and results in a trip planning fee, you will pay the trip planning fee up front. Please note, each itinerary is built from scratch and we invest an amount of time before we deliver the final product. For other bookings, this is a case-by-case basis. Some partners require full-payment up front, but others may only require a small deposit. Others just might require a credit card on file to reserve your spot/room and payment on arrival. As you can see, there are many moving pieces as it is dependent on what you are booking and at what level. Before moving forward and collecting any payments, we will talk through the options and what's required at the time of moving forward to the booking step.
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What is your cancellation policy?This is dependent on the scale of your trip and how far along we are in the planning and reservation process, but long story short: we want you to be happy and we want to see you experience your dream trip. But, please note that every booking style comes with its own terms and conditions - this will be reviewed with you in writing before moving forward. We always recommend travelers insurance as that would have your back due to extenuating circumstances. Click here to learn more about travelers insurance.
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Okay, so, why should I work with you instead of booking the trip myself?Easy! The obvious bit first: we work together taking the hours of research off your plate. We know that organizing a trip can be time consuming... and a lot of deep breaths! If you have a number of tabs open on your computer, then it’s your sign, let's work together. In the end, you’ll save time and energy and your travels will be seamless and memorable. It may be the yogi in us , but we have a knack for listening to your story and translating that into finding authentic experiences that fit what you are looking for; thus you’ll travel confidently knowing everything has been taken care of for you. We have a community to back us and together, are well versed in the travel and tourism industry. Meaning, we remain at the forefront of emerging destinations and travel trends. Perks, freebies, upgrades, etc are just the icing on the cake! Trust us, we take pride (and have so much fun!) doing what we do. P.S. As an affiliate of Fora, we have access to a global network of hotels and preferred partner programs and can enrich your trip with VIP perks like room upgrades, early check-in/late checkout, complimentary breakfast, and resort credit - all at no additional cost to you! If that’s what you fancy!
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I almost forgot! Can you tell me more about travelers insurance?Certainly! Bottom line: We strongly recommend, if not require, our travelers secure travel insurance to cover you should the unknown hurdles present itself - which happens more often than you’d think! Travel insurance helps protect the financial costs you have paid into your trip as well as provides medical coverage for when you are traveling, if necessary. Traveling, near or far, without insurance can be a gamble... what if someone gets sick? What if the weather has a mind of its own on your travel day? What if you lose your checked luggage? What if there is a medical emergency and you may need to be transferred to a better hospital? Situations like these happen more often thank you think and without insurance, they can add up! Plus, you might lose any non-refundable deposits/payments on top of it. We are a proud partner of Travel Insured International. We have partnered with this company for one shining reason: their customer service is outstanding. In short, travel insurance will help protect the financial costs you have paid into your trip, as well as provide medical coverage for when you are traveling, if necessary. We are happy to walk you through the steps or answer any questions you might have. Please click here to begin your quote. To purchase travel insurance from our partners at Roam Right, click here! We have also partnered up with Faye, you can click here for more information. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us directly and we will be able to walk you through next steps.