Covid19 is something we can’t ignore. For this reason, for this workshop, we’re going to implement all the actions to minimize any risk of possible contagion.

However, something out of our control may happen, like government local restrictions or complete lockdowns. That’s why for this workshop we’re going to apply special refund policies in order to minimize your risk and potential economical loss.

Right now, we can expect 4 Covid19 scenarios:

1. No Covid19 impact
2. Government restrictions in Norway (Lofoten)
3. Government lockdown in your country
4. Government lockdown in Italy (our country)

Scenario 1: No Covid19 impact

This is the expected case. In case of your cancelation not due to Covid19, standard cancellation policies apply (please refer to “Cancellation Policies” section).

Scenario 2: Government restrictions in Norway (Lofoten)

If Government restrictions will be set in the destination country (like complete lockdown or 14 days quarantine after arrival), we have to cancel the workshop. 

If this happens before you paid the final balance, you will be refunded with your deposit minus the quota of the fixed expenses that we can’t get back (example: car rental, hotel). Evidence of this will be given. 

If this happens after you paid the final balance, you will be refunded with the full amount of the workshop (deposit + balance) minus the quota of the fixed expenses that we can’t get back (example: car rental, hotel). Evidence of this will be given.

However, in the case of a country lockdown, we expect we can get a full refund, so you too.

Full Vaccination/Green Pass requirement from Norway is considered a “No Covin19 impact” scenario.

Scenario 3: Government lockdown in your country

In this case, the workshop will be confirmed, but we will do everything we can to let you get your money back.

If the lockdown happens before you paid the final balance, you will be refunded with your deposit minus the quota of the fixed expenses that we can’t get back (example: car rental, hotel). Evidence of this will be given. 

If this happens after you paid the final balance, you will be refunded with the full amount of the workshop (deposit + balance) minus the quota of the fixed expenses that we can’t get back (example: car rental, hotel). Evidence of this will be given.

Full Vaccination/Green Pass requirement from your country to travel is considered a “No Covin19 impact” scenario.

Scenario 4: Government lockdown in Italy (our country)

In this case, you can travel to Lofoten but your tutors can’t. For this reason, the workshop will be canceled.

If this happens you will get a full refund of what you paid to us for this workshop.

For this any other scenario, we strongly suggest you take into consideration the subscription of a Travel Insurance.

The accommodation is included in a double room in single-use as per Covid19 mitigation policies in an exclusive Rorbu surrounded by nature and in front of the sea. This will let us not only to be in the real heart of Lofoten for all our shooting activities, but it will let us enjoy our relaxing time surrounded by traditions and charm. Look at the pictures above to have an idea!

No particular physical preparation is required as no hiking is involved, but if you have any limitation or doubt just ask so we can explain you better every detail!

This Workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced photographers. It is suggested a good knowledge of the camera and the basics relating to the use of shutter speeds and apertures. Post-production is done through simple development software such as Adobe Lightroom or DxO PhotoLab

The Workshop is deliberately planned in a season with a significant meteorological instability to have a greater possibility of having interesting light conditions. Unfortunately we can not control the weather, but we can adapt to it.

Don’t forget you’re in the Arctic Circle and here Mother Nature is always the one in charge.

In February we expect to have the typical winter conditions with snow, but every day will be different and in every day we may experience different situations in just minutes: clouds, snow, rain, wind, clear skyes, strorms..It’s even possible that sometime the conditions will not allow us to go out shooting: don’t worry, we can enjoy our wonderful accomodation while having post production (and cooking!) sessions 🙂

Northern Light is for sure in our plans and expected! That’s why we set the workshop when nights are quite long and ideal moon conditions 😉

Unfortunately, Northern Lights cannot be guaranteed as they depend on many factors that involve weather and solar activity. We will daily monitor the situation to bring you on the field when the chances to see it are higher.

The following equipment is suggested:

• Digital SLR camera
• Wide-angle lens
• Tripod
• Remote shutter
• Photographic filters

Thanks to our sponsors we will be able to provide photographic filters to be used during the workshop. As you may be not the only one interested on that, let us know well in advance. For any questions, do not hesitate to contact us via email!

Unfortunately, no. Due to the nature of this adventure, to the locations that we’ll visit and to the very limited space, in this workshop we can welcome only photographers.

Meeting point will be the Leknes Airport (LKN) in order to let you decide to arrive directly in the heart of action or to enjoy a side trip before and after the workshop.

Leknes Airpot (LKN) can be reached by direct flights operated by Widerøe from Bodø and Tromsø.

As alternative, you can land in the Narvik/Harstad Ariprot (EVE) and from there you can enjoy a panoramic drive to Leknes (approximately 3.5 hours)

As the flights are not included, you should proceed with booking them on your own according the solution you prefer. In any case, we’ll provide full support on this so please provide us with your flight’s details before booking in order to doublecheck everything is ok 🙂

In order to confirm the reservation, a deposit of the 30% is required. The balance is required no later than 1 December 2022.

I really hope you’ll not change idea or something happens, but in any case here the rules in case you’ll decide to cancel (so according to “Scenario 1” of Covid19 Mitigation Policies):

• Within 90 days from the date of the Workshop: you’ll lose just the deposit
• Within 60 days from the date of the workshop: penalty of 50% of the course fee
• Within 30 days from the date of the Workshop: penalty of 75% of the course fee
• From 29 days to the date of the Workshop: 100% penalty of the course fee

Due to the nature of this adventure the deposit is not refundable as used for reserving essential services like transports and accommodation. (Exceptions are made for Covid19 Mitigation Policies. Please refer to the specific section for more details)