Red Sails in Greenland Photo Workshop

Itinerary

The itinerary may be subject to change due to the unpredictability of weather. However, we will make every effort to optimize our shooting conditions no matter what the weather throws at us.

During this workshop, we will take advantage of the best light. Golden hour begins at 9PM, sunset is around midnight, and sunrise is at 1AM.  Because of the midnight sun, our sailings will take place after dinner and we may not get back until 2-3AM.  We will sleep in the next morning, have a late breakfast, and commence the next day's activities.

• Day 1: Travel to Illulissat, Greenland, arriving no later than 5PM. We'll get settled into our hotel, have dinner, and depart to the Icefjord. We sail among some incredible icebergs and photograph the gorgeous colors of the twilight. We return to port well after midnight.
• Day 2: Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a post-processing session and leisurely afternoon.  After dinner we sail into the Icefjord, visiting several small settlements to the south, including Kangia, Qasigiannguit, and/or Ilimanaq. Greenlandic settlements tend be colorful, and full of character. On our journey back to port, we hunt for open water icebergs, castles, towers and archways, which come in a staggering variety of shapes and sizes.  Expect another late night arrival.
• Day 3:  We take time to catch up on some much needed rest this morning. After lunch, we hop aboard our boats to visit the small settlements of Oqaatsut or Rodebay. We enjoy dinner at a small restaurant with a big history. Late in the evening we head back to Ilulissat and begin a night hike to Sermermiut and the nearby Sermeq Kujalleq glacier. This is where all of the Disko Bay icebergs begin their journey and the views are striking. The hike is about 1 hour each way with minimal elevation gain. We will have plenty of stops along the way to enjoy the beautiful light, while keeping an eye out for the local wildlife.
• Day 4: Breakfast is followed by another post-processing session. After dinner we once again set sail, skirting around the Icefjord in search of the best compositions and light. If skies are clear, we'll find lots of shooting opportunities with the full moon. This area is a UNESCO world heritage site with myriad photo compositions.
• Day 5:  After breakfast we spend a couple hours in the classroom. By this point in the expedition, there will be mounds of photos to process and plenty of questions to be answered. As evening falls we once again set sail in search of icebergs, wildlife and gorgeous light! We strategically place the boats at the best angles for photography.
• Day 6:  After a hearty breakfast we have a farewell meeting, and say our goodbyes. Airport transfers are included.