Magical Lofoten
(Norway)

INCLUSIONS:

• On location photography & droning mentoring including planning, creative vision and shooting

• On location learning of beginner to advanced Tips/Techniques about landscape image making

• Image reviews and feedback/inputs during shoots and post shoot catch up sessions 

• Complete post processing workflow sessions, before and after the tour

• Experiencing sample gears/kits by Nisi & Vanguard India, for shooting long exposures (on a shared basis)

• Educational presentations/content

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• Airport (Evenes, Lofoten) pick up and drop

• Travel in luxurious station wagons (including fuel, tolls, parking)

• Stays at comfortable fully furnished Apartments, on twin sharing basis.

• End to end Schengen VISA assistance

• And, last but not the least - a great time shooting, learning and making new friends.

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EXCLUSIONS:

• Travel Costs (International & Domestic Flights) 

• VISA fees

• Food and Beverages

• Expenses of personal nature including tips to locals, shopping etc.

• Any cost arising out of emergencies (medical/otherwise) for any participant

• Any other cost not mentioned explicitly in Inclusions section

Photography (and related) Gear Expected from Participants:

• 1 Camera body

• 1 Drone, Remote and batteries (applies to Aerial photography participants)

• 1 Mid range zoom lens (24-70-105 range)

• 1 Wide angle lens (16 mm or wider, desirable)

• 1 Sturdy Tripod

• 1 Camera Bag

• Camera accessories like memory cards, spare batteries, chargers, microfiber cloths, small towels etc.

• Long Exposure Filter Kits (absolutely optional, we can help provide surely)

• Night gear like headlamps (especially with red light feature), flashlights (desirable)

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• Winter gear (cap, gloves, socks, inners, layers) , sturdy insulated shoes

• Rest, of course, is your usual international travel checklist !

• Do try and pack lighter than usual, in case you want to get some local souvenirs back home.

Expectations Setting for Participants:

• Tour is Ex-Lofoten i.e., it starts, ends and covers for above mentioned inclusions.

• Travel in comfortable station wagon vehicles 

• Female participants are most welcome. Single occupancy will be provided as needed.

• Non photography participants are most welcome too, but at the same cost as photography participants. Also, they should be willing to accept the pace of the tour as photography trips tend to be slower than usual leisure trips.

• The core theme for this excursion would be shooting and learning nature landscapes and astro-landscapes (including auraras) using both camera and drone (if you have one)

• Astro/Night time landscape shoots shall be conducted as per weather dynamics at locations

• Rising really early in mornings for pre-dawn/sunrise shoots. 

• Shoots extending into or at times, done during evening twilights and/or night hours for astro-landscape photography 

• March in Lofoten ranges from +2°C to -10°C; strong winds, snow and rain expected

• Please book flights after 4:00 PM to allow comfortable travel time.

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• Respect for the place and people, at all times

• Consideration and camaraderie with fellow participants during shoots and tour in general

• A Whatsapp group shall be formed before the tour start, to facilitate communications and logistics