Norway photo workshop: Lofoten

This was the second time I took part in the BestPhotoTour trip, and this time I chose Norway. Well, I don't regret it at all! To quote a fellow traveller: "I can't catch my breath because the scenery is so beautiful!" This trip fulfilled all my expectations. In fact, it surpassed it, as we were greeted by a spectacle of northern lights in the sky on the day of arrival! You have to see this at least once in your life, because it is out of this world. But the same can be said of the Lofoten Islands, because every day, at every time of day, it shows a different face. And I really liked them all. I enjoyed photographing the beach in gale-force winds and sprinkled with ice as much as I enjoyed photographing the little Norwegian houses hiding at the foot of the coastal mountains lit by the morning sun. There was such an intimate calm that settled over the week that I'm sure it wasn't the last time I'd be here. But none of this could have happened without the professional organisation and the always optimistic attitude of Krisz and Zsolt. Even on the darkest, most gloomy days, they find the lights that make the journey worthwhile. The whole trip would have been colder and greyer without them. Glad to have been part of the Norwegian team 😊! The continuation is for sure, the locations are just piling up 😃!

For Christmas my wife gave me the Lofoten tour as a present. It was a dream of mine to go to Norway. I had been struggling with photography before the trip, sometimes I liked it, sometimes not. So I was a bit afraid of the trip, how I would feel with zero photographic experience ( no equipment, just a phone), among photographers with more serious knowledge. With Krisztián's help, we put together a beginner's kit, because I was determined that if anything could give me a push to take photos, it would be this trip. The remaining excitement dissipated at the first meeting. Krisztián and Zsolt are extremely well prepared, with precise and accurate itineraries for the tours. They are helpful and friendly and answer all questions IS. There were alternatives for all weather conditions so we didn't get bored. In fact, from the second day onwards you felt as if you had gone hiking with a thousand year old group of friends. On the negative side, anyone who goes hiking with Bestphototour should be prepared for the time to pass twice as fast and find themselves landing at Ferihegy. I hope to be back with them again soon for another once in a lifetime experience.

"One of the most important things in photography is to have fun!" -Harry Skeggs Well, we had a blast on our Lofoten photo tour! Krisztián was our wedding photographer, which is how we ended up with Bestphototour. It was on my husband's bucket list to go to Norway and he was interested in photography, so he got this tour as a Christmas present from the family. Then came our wedding and we arranged to have a day of creative photography abroad, as we were still living in Australia at the time. In the meantime we moved back home and we didn't want to go back there for a photo shoot. Then came the question "but where then?". Krisz jokingly threw out the idea that I should go with them to Norway and do a creative shoot there. After a bit of thinking, I said yes, we said yes. It was the second best yes of our married life.. 🙂 I came to the trip as an "outsider" but came home knowing that I love (and maybe I can say I know) how to drone 😁 I was initially intimidated, especially by the wind and altitude, but that quickly changed with the influence of the others. My husband came to the tour as a complete beginner hobby photographer where he really got all the help he needed to become a better photographer. Comparing his pictures from the first and last day, he did it.. 🙂 Zsolt and Krisztián give us everything we need to learn photography, we just have to take advantage of the opportunities. The tour guides will solve all your requests, be it personal, photo-related, individual or group requests - obviously as far as possible. Not once have we heard that it won't work.. 🙂 In fact, pages could be written about the time spent there and the positive experiences, based on good organisation and company, but I find it unnecessary. Go and experience it! Only then can you understand what you see in the photos and read in the reviews! For us it was our first, but certainly not our last Bestphoto tour! Thanks for everything! Andi and Bence

This is the second time I have chosen Bestphototour, but I can safely say it will not be the last! I have always dreamed of visiting Scandinavia, but Lofoten is truly Norway's treasure box. It's hard to put into words the flood of visuals that washed over us from the first minute, but many times I couldn't decide whether to tilt my head to the right or left in amazement. Fabulous fjords, sometimes green, sometimes angry blue bays border everything as far as the eye can see. The weather is a great fun master, as it can show its full spectrum of bright sunshine in half an hour, to a hail of ice and a quiet snowfall. No two days in a row have ever had the same mood in the same place! Tiny villages (a few chalets, actually) dot the archipelago, dressed in pastel shades of yellow, green, white and red, their windows decorated with tiny lanterns to adorn the often dramatic glacial valleys. Our accommodation was set on the shores of a beautiful bay, Scandinavian in the form of purist but fully equipped chalets. Our twice-daily meals were plentiful, and for lunch a coffee and a slice of Norwegian pastry was usually enough. Our daily travel was provided by two Peugeot 5008s, which were extremely comfortable. Zsolt and Krisztián are both professional drivers, and not once did we have any problems on even the most hilly of roads. There was always plenty of time for the daily photo shoots, they were never in a hurry, but if something caught the team's attention unexpectedly, they would stop immediately to get the lens. This attitude has been with us all the way to Tuscany. They constantly encourage you, teach you, give you their opinion on your photos if you ask, all with the utmost respect. The biggest test, however, was the wind and sudden snow squalls, but after the third such storm, we enjoyed watching entire mountain ranges disappear into the cloud cover and then reappear ten minutes later. If you want to see a rugged yet beautiful place but don't want to travel all the way to Iceland, Lofoten is the place to go. And if you want an eternally optimistic photo tour with professional guides, Bestphototour!

This was the second time I travelled with the team, this time to the Lofoten Islands. I enjoyed the first trip and I was not disappointed. Professional organisation, they tried to fulfil every request and wish, taking care of everything. The programme was dynamic and flexible, so that we would always be in the best place at the best time, in the best light. Also during the shoot, taking care to give us all the help we needed. I love the Nordic countries, Norway was a wonder, especially when it was snowing in and we even had the chance to see the northern lights. So everything was perfect, thanks again for an unforgettable experience!

It was my first time on a photo tour abroad organised by BestPhotoTour. I love mountains and photography, so I chose the Lofoten adventure. As soon as I met him at the airport, I knew that I was in for a very fun 8 days. We were a bit worried looking at the weather forecast as it didn't look so promising, but luckily we had plenty of sunshine. During the tour I also got a lot of advice on photography and was taught how to use the drone by Krisztián and Zsolt, whose flexibility I thank very much. They adapted to the weather and the needs of the passengers to the maximum. What is also important to point out is that we had very nice and comfortable accommodation and a great taste of Norwegian cuisine. I look forward to another tour with BestPhotoTour.

It was my first trip with them and hopefully not the last. The organisation was excellent, both in terms of catering and photography. The guys gave me all the help I needed for the photo shoot. They were flexible with the programme, always choosing the locations taking into account the weather, light and water levels. Even in bad weather, they found a way to make sure we were able to do the photography.