Landsort (Öja) in Stockholm’s Archipelago (Spring/Summer 2024)
Landscape Photography Tour
Friday, 07.06.2024 - Sunday 09.06.2024
(3 days and 2 nights exploring and photographing Landsort island)
Full weekend of fun, inspiration and creativity
07.06.2024 - 09.06.2024
from 590,00 EUR per person
Only 6 spots available
Main focus: nature/landscape photography
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 590,00 EUR (single room at a 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 adventure:
Exploring and photographing one of the most beautiful islands in Stockholm’s archipelago, including
its stunning, rocky coastline
its mystical primeval forest (“trollskog”)
Sweden’s oldest lighthouse towering over the island
its picturesque little fishing village (Storhamn)
Learn how to create powerful stories without any words - through images that speak for themselves
Small group limited to just 6 people with lots of time for individual photographic guidance by me, Julien
Group discussions and photo editing sessions after photographing in the field
All experience levels are welcome!
Accommodation in the former pilot lookout with a fantastic view over the island
Boat ride to Landsort (Öja) with the chance to spot sea eagles and seals
Just outside of Stockholm lies 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 you 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 patrolling the coastline from the sky!
For three days (incl. two nights), we will explore Landsort with special focus on nature/landscape photography. We will visit the best photo locations on the island and you will learn how to take outstanding photos - from the rocky coastline to the mystical, primeval forests. 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 them 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, 07.06.2024 at 15.00 at the harbor in Ankarudden, south of Nynäshamn (pick up in Stockholm can be booked optionally)
Arrival back in Ankarudden on Sunday, 09.06.2024 at around 15.00
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
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)
High-quality booklet on photography compositions for each participant
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 (tripod can be rented optionally)
Travel expenses and transportation to/from the harbor in Ankarudden (if the option “pick up in Stockholm” is not booked)
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, a telezoom lens can be useful as well
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 (it can be cold in the morning and evening)
Wind/rain shell jacket
Other important information
Transport:
We will meet at around 15.00 on Friday at the harbor in Ankarudden, south of Nynäshamn. You can get there either by car or bus. You can book a pick up in Stockholm optionally when booking the photo tour. 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 Ankarudden on Sunday earlier than 15.00.
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 30 days prior to the trip, I will refund the payment.
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.