Öland - the Island of Sun and Wind (Spring 2024)
Landscape Photography Tour
Thursday, 23.05.2024 - Sunday 26.05.2024
(4 days and 3 nights exploring the island of Öland)
4 days full of fun, inspiration and creativity
23.05.2024 - 26.05.2024
from 990,00 EUR per person
Only 6 spots available
Main focus: nature/landscape photography
Any experience level
Professional photographic guidance
Learn the Secrets of Landscape Photography and join me on this exciting photo adventure to Öland, the Island of Sun and Wind!
Total price: from 990,00 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 journey:
Adventurous photo journey to the island of sun and wind, exploring and photographing
its stunning coastline with lighthouses, windmills and interesting limestone sea stacks (in Swedish "raukar")
the unique landscape of the Great Alvar (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - this vast and barren area consisting of sparse grassland vegetation makes you feel being in the African savanna
picturesque little fishing villages
Learn how to create powerful stories without any words - through images that speak for themselves
Best time to capture the colors of spring on the island
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 an excellent 4 Star hotels (Hotel Skansen & Skäftekärr hotell och konferens)
Öland offers an incredibly diverse landscape - from the stone coast in the east to mystical forests in the north and an unique agricultural landscape in the south. This island is truly a hidden gem for landscape photography!
For four days (incl. three nights), we will explore Öland with special focus on landscape and seascape photography. We will visit the best photo locations both in the southern and northern part of the island. You will be able to take amazing photos of the stunning coastline, lighthouses, windmills and fishing villages. 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!
Itinerary:
Day 1 - Arrival day
In the afternoon, we will meet at the train station in Kalmar. There is possibilities to park your car at the station in case you don’t arrive by train. After picking up all participants, we will go to our first hotel on Öland. On this first day we will have dinner together, talk about the plans for the photo tour, and share other important information before the photo tour begins. If time permits, we will head out for a sunset shoot to one of the nearby places.
Days 2-3 - Exploring the island of Öland
On the next 2 days, we will explore and photograph scenic spots in the southern part of Öland as well as on the northern part of the island. One of the main attraction will be the stunning barren “Great Alvar”. It’s an unique agricultural landscape that reminds you of the African savanna and covers large areas of Southern Öland. There are also beautiful fishing villages, lighthouses and much more to photograph! We will have the chance to shoot both sunrise and sunset. We will plan each day dependent on the weather, but be prepared to be outdoors from sunrise till sunset. We have a list of locations we want to visit during the trip, but we won't have a fixed itinerary to be able to give you the best possible experience.
On our first day I will explain the manual camera settings and basics in composition, but I will of course be available for any questions during the whole trip!
On our last evening of the workshop we will be having our farewell dinner together as a group, and share one last meal and drink together.
Day 4 - Departure day
On the last day, we will use the morning for some photo shootings. After that we will drive back to Kalmar.
Good to know:
Meet up on Thursday, 23.05.2024 at around 16.00 at the central station in Kalmar (“Kalmar C”)
Arrival back in Kalmar on Sunday, 26.05.2024 at around 16.00
This tour will be performed in English language, but I also speak German and a little Swedish
What’s included?
4 days full of fun, inspiration and creativity
3 nights accommodation in double room with twin beds (single room at a surcharge)
Breakfast (day 2-4)
Transport to the best photo locations in comfortable minibus (or car)
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 Kalmar
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 mornings and evenings can be cold on the island, even during summer)
Good waterproof boots (hiking boots are recommended)
Wind/rain shell jacket
Other important information
Transport:
We will meet on Thursday at around 16.00 at the central station in Kalmar (“Kalmar C”). You can get to Kalmar by car, train or airplane. If you arrive by airplane, we can also arrange a pick-up from the airport. During the photo tour, we will go around on Öland either in a car or comfortable minibus (depending on the number of participants). Please do not expect to arrive back in Kalmar on Sunday earlier than 16.00.
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, 3 nights lodging and transportation (all prices in Euro and including VAT). In order to reserve your spot, a deposit of 20% of the total price is required. The rest of the payment is due 30 days prior to the photo tour. In case of cancellation within 30 days prior to the trip, I will fully refund all payments.
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.