Night Photography Field Workshops
'' Simply the best all-round astrophotography workshop you can participate in.'' customer review
The Troms area is one of Norway's most dramatic landscapes right within the Arctic circle. It is spectacular during the day and at night, it turns into aurora paradise. Its location right in the middle of the auroral zone offers the best viewing opportunities one can imagine, even when the activity is low. Away from Tromsø, the little light pollution allows you to see many other celestial phenomena like the milky way, meteor showers, comets, galaxies and much more.
We offer a six-hour guided photography outdoor workshop for all levels. Adrien will guide you to spectacular locations around the area to give you the best night time shooting opportunities. From there you will learn the where to point your camera, the best angles, how to capture the best of your subjects and much more. Adrien will also focus on aurora chasing and how to best predict / photograph the lights. We accept any group with a minimum of 2 people.
NB: Our field workshops DO NOT include transportation. Customers must meet Adrien on location in their own means of transportation. (Please read terms and conditions below)
With whom?
Adrien Mauduit is an aurora and space weather expert, an experienced aurora chaser with 13 years of expertise in many countries like the USA, Canada, Norway, Iceland, Sweden, Finland. He serves as a hub for space weather and aurora prediction for the locale of northern Norway. His aim is to expand the aurora chasing and space weather enthusiast community. Needless to say that you will be in good hands with his expertise and dedication!
When and where?
This tour can be booked any night during our aurora season around the Tromsø area (September 1st - March 31st). It takes place in the Tromsø area and the main deciding factor is the weather. The itinerary, the meeting place, the meeting time and the spots will be decided and communicated no earlier than 24 hours before the tour begins (longer term forecasts are unreliable).
How?
The workshop consists of a six-hour experience. Please note that we only organize the service for those with their own cars / means of transportation. You will simply meet Adrien on location. It means that Night Lights declines all responsibility for damage, incidents or accidents during the driving part (see terms and conditions below).
Please bring adequate and adapted clothing, enough food and water. Also, remember to bring ALL your photography gear (Camera, wide angle lens(es), sturdy tripod, batteries, SD card, shutter remote (if needed). some gear can be rented out from our headquarters (please contact Adrien well beforehand).
We will provide warm drink and light snacks.
Cost & Practical
This private workshop costs NOK 3500 per person with a NOK 500 non-refundable, online deposit upon booking. The rest is paid in person upon attending thanks to a portable card terminal (all major credit cards accepted, some problems with Amex). Please read our terms and conditions for cancellation and payment policies.
*** PLEASE READ OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS BELOW BEFORE BOOKING ***
Reviews & testimonials
''Adrien is an excellent photographer, very friendly and pedagogical. We had a great evening and managed to take some beautiful photos thanks to his guidance.He had chosen a wonderful location near Tromso, not the first we had planned because he was able to adapt at the last moment to changeable weather.I hope to be able to come back another year to redo a field workshop with him.'' Sebastien C (March 2023)💚💚💚💚💚 (5/5)
''This was my first but definitely not last class with Adrien. His knowledge and passion for the subject just oozes out of him and that's exactly what makes him a great teacher for anyone who wants to see and learn everything Aurora/ Northern Lights. I will be back!'' Marc Blum February 2022 💚💚💚💚💚 (5/5)
''We had the chance to meet Adrien and we took an „aurora photo workshop“ to learn how to take pics with our 10yrs old cams. We both were newbies in manual photography and he gave us in very simple steps the right keys to success in the night when lady aurora showed up.
We are so proud, that we were able to catch some good shots by each one of ourselves! We’ll be back and take some more photoworkshops with island excursions next winter! Thank you Adrien, we appreciated your patience with us and your support to learn so easily the aurora photography!''Best regards from Switzerland, Sasha & Veronica, March 2021 💚💚💚💚💚 (5/5)
''Had the greatest pleasure of meeting this amazing artist. Took a workshop on night photography under him and learned so much. Not only is he exceptionally talented but is also generous with his knowledge.'' Sweetie de Leon Gonzales 💚💚💚💚💚 (5/5)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING: By purchasing/booking this workshop, you agree to our terms and conditions regarding refunds / cancellations policies and risk / insurance / safety policies.
(1) Cancellation possible up to 72 hours before the workshop.
(2) The deposit is non-refundable in case of cancellation.
(3) The workshop service starts when the attendees and Adrien meet at the location convened upon prior to the commencement. It means that nor Adrien nor NIGHT LIGHTS FILMS are responsible / liable for any incident or accident involving the attendees and their belongings up to the beginning of the workshop, or after it ends. It also excludes Adrien or Night Light Films for any liability concerning the customers transport / taxi law in force in Norway.
(4) Attendees MUST travel to the location in their own means of transportation, for which they are solely responsible. The attendees will be given the exact meeting location and time and must ensure to travel there in good time and safely, respecting the Norwegian driving laws on the road. Roads may be slippery, wet, icy, so make sure you allow enough time in case of unfavorable weather. Please check www.175.no for traffic conditions. Please also refer with Adrien in case of uncertainties, incident or emergency.
(5) During the workshop: Adrien and NIGHT LIGHTS FILMS decline any responsibility or liability concerning the attendees' photographic gear or belongings. Safety rules will be established at the beginning of the workshop and the attendees must follow them. The shooting conditions will also be explained prior to shooting, and perhaps the conditions of the path taken to the final location. It's the attendees' own responsibility to prepare adequately (clothing, food, fluids, gear...) for this. Please ask Adrien before coming to the workshop and have him explain what conditions will be met (weather, terrain...). Should an emergency occur during the workshop, Adrien will contact the local authorities and let them take over, while following up on the situation. Any cost arisen by any health and emergency situations shall be borne exclusively by the attendees.
Our field workshops DO NOT include transportation. Customers must meet our guide on location in their own means of transportation. (Please read terms and conditions above)