Landsort Island in Stockholm’s Archipelago (Spring 2023)
Landscape Photography Tour
Friday, 28.04.2023 - Sunday 30.04.2023
(3 days and 2 nights exploring the island of Landsort)
Full weekend of fun, inspiration and creativity
28.04.2023 - 30.04.2023
from 479,90 EUR per person
Only 6 spots available
Any experience level
Professional photographic guidance
Ready for an exciting photo adventure to the island of Landsort, the southern outpost in Stockholm's archipelago?
Total Price: from 659,90 EUR
Last Minute Price now only 479,90 EUR (single room at a 70€ surcharge)
Book now and pay later: you will only be charged 20% of the total price when booking. The remaining amount is charged 30 days prior to the photo tour.
Highlights of this photo journey:
Adventurous photo journey to one of the most beautiful islands in Stockholm’s archipelago
Main focus: landscape and seascape photography
Stunning coastline with Sweden’s oldest lighthouse, built in 1689
Picturesque little fishing village of Storhamn
Best time to capture springtime on the island
Small group limited to just 6 people (plus 1 guide)
Individual photographic guidance by me, Julien
Photo editing session before and after taking your photo in the field
All experience levels are welcome!
Easy fitness level
Accommodation in the former pilot lookout on the island
Boat ride to the island of Landsort with chance to spot sea eagles and seals
Just outside of Stockholm we will enter a completely new world of serene nature seemingly untouched by civilization - a cluster of more than 30.000 islands, skerries and rocks that create an incredible scenery and together compose the one of the largest archipelago in the world. Each single of those islands with its own unique charm, it's own story to tell.
Join me on this unique journey to the beautiful Landsort island that has everything you can dream of as photographer - from rough coastlines and seascapes, to mystical forests and a magnificent lighthouse as well as a picturesque fishing village. I am sure will be astonished and inspired by the scenic beauty of Landsort!
On Friday afternoon, we will reach the island after a short boat ride from Ankarudden, a small harbor south of Nynäshamn. If we are lucky, we will be able to spot seals from the boat or even the majestic sea eagle controlling the coastline from the sky!
For three days (incl. two nights), we will explore Landsort with special focus on landscape and seascape photography. We will visit the best photo locations on the island and you will be able to take amazing photos both from the rough coastline of the island as well as to capture springtime feeling in the mystical forests of the island. We will take advantage of the most beautiful light and mainly photograph in the mornings and evenings. During the day we have time to edit our photos and I will show you how to get the most out of your photos in just a few steps.
Together we will improve your photography skills and you will be able to create your own stories through photos that speak for themselves. I make sure that you will have an unforgettable photography experience and go home with the feeling to have learned something new!
Good to know:
Meet up on Friday, 28.04.2023 at 14.00 at the parking lot at Årstaberg station, just south of Stockholm’s center
Arrival back in Stockholm on Sunday, 30.04.2023 at around 17.00
This tour will be performed in English language, but I also speak German and a little Swedish
What’s included?
Full weekend of fun, inspiration and creativity
Car transport from Stockholm City (Årstaberg) to the harbor of Ankarudden (Nynäshamn) in comfortable minibus
Boat transport to the island of Landsort
2 nights accommodation in double room with twin beds (single room at a surcharge) with one bathroom per two rooms
Breakfast (day 2-3)
Professional photographic guidance by me, Julien
Secured payments through Travel Guarantee acc. to Swedish Package Travel Act (more information under the section “other important information” below and on Kammarkollegiet.se)
What’s not included?
Camera equipment
Travel expenses and transportation to/from Stockholm Årstaberg
Lunch & dinner (unless otherwise specified)
Drinks & alcohol
Travel & cancellation insurance
Any other services & goods not mentioned in “What’s included”
What to bring?
Photography Gear
Your DSLR or mirrorless camera with spare batteries and SD memory cards
Camera lens(es): preferably mid-range zoom lens in the 24-70mm range
Lens filters, if you have them (but not necessary)
Tripod (recommended)
Laptop or tablet with editing software if you want to edit your photos during the trip. In case we have time after our photo shootings in the field, we’ll do some editing at our accommodation.
Recommended Clothing
A variety of different layers (the weather on Landsort is known to be colder than on the mainland)
Good waterproof boots (hiking boots are recommended)
Maybe a hat and thin gloves
Warm clothes and wool underwear
Wind/rain shell jacket
Other important information
Transport:
We will meet at around 14.00 on Friday on the parking lot at Årstaberg, south of Stockholm. You can get there either by car or public transport (commuter train, tram or bus). I will pick you up with a minibus and together we will go to the harbor in Ankarudden. After that we will take the ferry to the island. On the island itself we will mainly walk and don’t need a car. Please do not expect to arrive back in Stockholm on Sunday earlier than 17.00.
Physical Requirements
Please note that we will do some shorter hikes on this trip. The hikes will neither be long nor steep. However, it is important that all participants take care of themselves, especially when we shoot on the cliffs by the coast. The stones can be very slippery. If any location is out of your comfort zone, you’re more than welcome to shoot another location, stay at the hotel and rest, or wait until we get to another more comfortable location for you.
Experience Level
We welcome all experience levels, going from beginners to experienced photographers. A good mix of experience levels means we can also learn from each other. It is important that you bring your own camera and tripod, so you can get the most out of this trip!
Cancellation Information:
The cost of this photo tour includes your guiding fees, 2 nights lodging and transportation (all prices in Euro and including VAT). To reserve your spot a non-refundable total payment of 20% of the total price is required. The rest of the payment is due 30 days prior to the workshop. In case of cancellation within 60 days prior to the trip, I will refund the payment only if I can fill your spot.
Travel guarantee:
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
Therefore, you will benefit from all EU rights applying to packages. Company JP Photo will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, JP Photo has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302
Important Legal Information
By attending this workshop, you agree to hold Julien Pröpper harmless for all personal injury or loss that may occur during or in connection with this trip. This is a self-led travel trip. You are responsible for your safety as you move around in the visited area. Do not push your physical abilities past what you are healthy enough to do. You are in charge of deciding if a location is safe for you to travel to.
Should the Guide (Julien Pröpper) become ill, injured, or otherwise unable to perform his duties at the workshop, a replacement will be brought into to lead the workshop or the workshop will be cancelled, in what you'll get a full refund.
Travel insurance as well as insurance for your photo equipment are both highly recommended. It can happen faster than you can look! One wrong push against the tripod and your camera rolls down a small hill and falls into the Baltic Sea!
Julien's role in this workshop is to teach photography and guide you to amazing locations. You and you alone are responsible for your own safety.
In the event of extraordinary events, governmental instability, extreme weather, or other condition, Julien Pröpper reserve the right to cancel this trip and return all workshop fees to participants.