Fine Art Printing Workshop
Available On Demand
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Individual One-on-One Attention
- Fully Equipped Professional Print Studio
- Follow up Support and Ongoing Tuition Available
Fine Art Printing Workshop
Available On Demand
If you are interested in the craft of fine art photographic print making and creating better prints, I am now offering private full-day mentoring sessions at my print studio in Melbourne. This is an opportunity for you to work side by side with an award winning printer and Moab master to create wonderful prints from your own digital files. We can work on anything from digital capture to Lightroom processing and workflow to fine art print output.
My Print studio is equipped with the latest Mac Pro with 64 gigabytes of RAM, external RAID Hard Drives and plenty of internal and external high speed storage for even the largest medium format digital files. I use an Eizo Wide Gamut CG-421 DCI 4K Adobe RGB monitor for colour critical work and the studio workflow is fully colour managed from input to output. The studio is currently equipped with a Canon IPF6350 24" wide Large Format Pigment Ink Printer as well as a Canon Pro-1000 17" Printer and the very latest X-Rite Profiling Hardware.
The studio also has a high end Graphic-Lite 5000 Kelvin Viewing station for critical print evaluation, several large artist easels for evaluating prints and a rotor trim for cutting matts.
Fine Art Printing mentoring sessions are by appointment and are scheduled around my other workshop and expedition commitments. Please contact me at info@jholko.com for additional information.
NEW ZEALAND SOUTH ISLAND MASTERCLASS
April 30th - May 11th, 2018
Spaces Left: SOLD OUT! (Maximum 6 Photographers)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Travel in Private 4-Wheel Drives
- Milford Sound Cruise and Photography
- Extensive Aerial Photography over the Southern Alps, Mount Cook and Fox Glacier
- Strictly Limited to maximum 6 Participants
NEW ZEALAND SOUTH ISLAND MASTERCLASS
April 30th - May 11th, 2018
In late April / May 2018 I will be co-leading a landscape Masterclass workshop to the South Island of New Zealand with Pro Landscape Photographer Phillip Bartlett. Our workshop will take us on a photographic journey into ‘Middle Earth’ – The spectacular South Island of New Zealand. We will be photographing in the style of a professional landscape photographer, setting ourselves up with three main ‘base camps’. This means we will have extended stays in areas which offer exceptional photography in all directions, allowing us to select our shoot locations based on the prevailing weather. This approach will give us the best possible chance to capture professional-quality imagery. The South Island of New Zealand is home to some of the most spectacular scenery and landscapes in the world. It is no co-incidence that Peter Jackson chose the South Island of New Zealand to film the Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings movies. Perhaps nowhere else in the world can one see and photograph precipitous alpine mountains plunging into temperate rain forest and wild ocean beaches in so short a space. New Zealand is home to an incredibly diverse range of subject matter in a small island. Glaciers, waterfalls, spectacular valleys, imposing mountain ranges and black pebble beaches. It is an island of ever changing weather and spectacular light conditions. It is a country made for photography. If you are excited by the idea of travelling and photographing with a small group of dedicated photographers in the South Island of New Zealand now is the time to register your place by using the Register Online link at the bottom of this page. Places are extremely limited and once spoken for thats it.
ARCTIC WINGS OF ICELAND WORKSHOP
May 25th - June 4th 2018
Spaces Left: SOLD OUT! (Maximum 8 People)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Dedicated to the photography of the Atlantic Puffin and other Arctic Birds
- Includes visits and extensive photography time to the remote bird cliffs of Iceland
- Photographic instruction and tuition
- Strictly Limited to 8 Participants
ARCTIC WINGS OF ICELAND WORKSHOP
May 25th - June 4th 2018
This workshop is dedicated to the photography of the Atlantic Puffin and other birds of Iceland including Fulmars, Kittiwakes, Guillemots (Murres), Arctic Terns and Razorbills. Iceland is one of the best places in the world to photograph Puffins and other Arctic birds in their natural environment. We will visit a number of locations during this tour where we will have outstanding access to the Puffins living in burrows on the edge of sea cliffs. We have timed our 2018 workshop to ensure we are in the best locations at the best times to photograph these wonderful birds. We will have hours of golden light under the spectacular midnight sun
This is a unique opportunity to travel and photograph with two experienced professionals who have a combined total of more than 40 years of photographic experience and can take you to the best wildlife locations that are off the beaten track, and at the right time – when the light is best. You’ll be spending 10 days with others who are just as passionate about bird photography as you are, and to ensure everyone gets plenty of individual attention, the maximum number of participants is capped at eight. We will be traveling in large modified 4-wheel drive vehicle to give us plenty of space for camera equipment and gear.
This photography tour will last for 11 days (10 nights). We will be staying in good hotels and guest houses that are functional and clean. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all included and will generally be held at the hotels where we are staying. However, this workshop tour is all about photography and we will be putting in long hours in the eld in order to ensure we get the best possible light for photography. We may take food and drink with us into the eld to ensure we are in the right locations get the best possible light.
POLAR BEARS OF SVALBARD
July 25th - August 4th, 2018
Spaces Left: SOLD OUT! (Maximum 12 Photographers)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Polar Bears, Walrus, Arctic Fox, Reindeer and more Arctic Wildlife
- Ice Hardened Expedition Class Ship
- Arctic Pack Ice and Spectacular Landscapes of Svalbard
- Strictly Limited to maximum 12 Participants
POLAR BEARS OF SVALBARD
July 25th - August 4th, 2018
In July 2018 I am leading my annual expedition to the pack ice north of Svalbard to photograph wild Polar Bears living and hunting on the sea ice. This expedition has been designed to provide the very best possible opportunities to Photograph Wild Polar Bears in their natural environment. With the reduction in Arctic sea ice the Polar Bears in Svalbard are dwindling in number and the number of years left to photograph them is unfortunately limited. Late July and August are the ideal times to photograph Polar Bears north of Svalbard due to the dwindling ice around the archipelago. On this expedition we will be carrying a naturalist/biologist who specialises in locating Polar Bears and an expedition leader and captain who has years of experience in placing us in the ideal position to make the best photographs. Their expertise will allow us to approach the king of the Arctic as closely and safely as possible and make incredible photographs under wonderful polar light. The expedition is for a strictly limited number of just 12 participants plus leader and is dedicated to the photography of Polar Bears living and hunting on the sea ice. Our intention is to sail directly north from the small town of Longyearbyen in Svalbard to approximately 80º degrees North to the very edge of the permanent pack ice. At our northerly most point we will likely be less than 600 miles from the North Pole. We will be using the ice hardened expedition ship M.S Origo which will enable us to skirt the edge of the pack ice searching for and photographing Polar Bears. M.S Origo is widely regarded as the best ship in the Arctic for Polar Bear Photography. With low decks and operable portholes a mere 50cm above the water line we can photograph at eye level with wild Polar Bears. Our expedition ship is also equipped with sufficient zodiacs and crew for all photographers to be shooting simultaneously with plenty of room to spare for camera equipment - So bring what you need! On this expedition we will also likely photograph Walrus, Seals, Whales, Arctic Foxes and the many Arctic sea birds including the rare and angelic Ivory Gull. To get an idea of the sort of wildlife photographs you can take on this expedition please visit the Svalbard portfolio on this website. All of the Polar Bear photographs on this website were taken from the very same ship we will be utilising for this expedition. If you are excited by the idea of travelling to the edge of the permanent pack ice to photograph Polar Bears in their natural environment with a small group of dedicated photographers now is the time to register your place by using the Register Online link at the bottom of this page. Places are very limited and once they are spoken for thats it.
NAMIBIA DESERT FIRE SAFARI
October 6th - October 18th, 2018
Spaces Left: 3 (Maximum 10 Photographers)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Giant Sand Dunes of the Namib Sand Sea
- Giant Red Sand Dunes of Sossusvlei
- Ghost Town of Kolmonskop
- Skeleton Coast
- Etosha Wildlife Reserve and Game Park
- Private Game Vehicles
- Strictly Limited to maximum 10 Participants
NAMIBIA DESERT FIRE SAFARI
October 6th - October 18th, 2018
On the South Western Coast of Africa, where the icy Atlantic ocean meets the world’s oldest desert lies a place that is known for its landscapes as much as the Serengeti is known for its abundant wildlife. The unique combination of desert, grassland and cold ocean current form a one-of-a-kind terrain found only here. For this reason landscape photographers from all over the world journey to the Namibia Desert to try and capture its ethereal beauty.
In this captivating region of Namibia lies a maze of mountainous valleys that look like they were carpeted from slope to slope by ivory colored grass, criss-crossed by ancient riverbeds and dotted with a collection of photogenic acacia trees. The final unique touch is added by the large snake like dunes that rise from the grasslands like the roof of some subterranean world. These stark and compelling landscapes are something to behold with the human eye, but when it’s sweeping meadows, barren mountains and blood red dunes are captured and transformed into a two dimensional image, it becomes obvious why this place is so beautifully addictive to photographers.
The goal of this safari is to photograph the breathtaking desert landscapes and wildlife of Namibia. We have complete flexibility to stop to take photographs at any time along the way with plenty of room for gear and equipment - so bring what you need! This safari has been designed to a good balance between flexibility, photographic opportunities and comfortable accommodations.
This exciting new safari has been custom tailored to take in the very best of Namibia and includes such iconic areas as the mystical Deadvlei, the ghost town of Kolmanskop and the Dune landscapes of Sossusvlei. We will also visit Etosha at the best possible time for wildlife. We also have opportunities for photography flights from helicopter over the spectacular Skeleton Coast.
This exclusive safari is for a strictly limited number of just 10 participants plus leader and guide and is dedicated to the photography of desert landscapes and the wildlife of Namibia.
If you are excited by the idea of travelling to the oldest desert in the world with a small group of dedicated photographers now is the time to secure your place. Places are very limited and once they are spoken for that’s it.
THE EMPERORS EXPEDITION
November 18th - November 26th, 2018
Spaces Left: 1 (Maximum 8 Photographers)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Travel by Russian Ilyussian Jet to the Remote Union Glacier Basecamp
- Dramatic Landscapes in the interior of Antarctica
- Travel by Twin Otter Aircraft out to Gould Bay and the Penguin Colony
- Camp with the Emperor Penguins on the Sea Ice
- Strictly Limited to maximum 8 Participants
THE EMPERORS EXPEDITION
November 18th - November 26th, 2018
In November 2018 I will lead a once in a lifetime expedition experience deep into Antarctica to photograph the mighty Emperor Penguins. This expedition is for a strictly limited number of just four photographers plus leader. We will be travelling by privately chartered transport jet deep into Antarctica where we will land on a pre-prepared ice-runway. From our basecamp only 600 miles from the South Pole we will then take a privately chartered Twin-Otter ski aircraft to the remote Emperor Penguin colony on the sea ice. We will establish a field camp on the sea ice and spend our time photographing the Emperors and Emperor Penguin Chicks on the sea ice against a backdrop of incredible mountains, icebergs and pressure ridges. We will photograph throughout the night when the light is soft and golden in an expedition opportunity dedicated to photography. If you are excited by the idea of travelling to one of the remotest regions in Antarctica to live and photograph with the majestic Emperor Penguins now is the time to register your place by using the Register Online link at the bottom of this page. Places are strictly limited and once spoken for thats it.
FINLAND IN WINTER
February 1st - February 10th, 2019
Spaces Left: 2 (Maximum 6 Photographers)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Hawk Owl Photography with Private Guide
- Golden Eagle Photography from Private Hides
- Dramatic Winter Landscapes of the Taiga Forest
- Arctic Wolves and Wolverine from Private Hide
- Strictly Limited to maximum 6 Participants
FINLAND IN WINTER
February 1st - February 10th, 2019
In February 2019 I will lead a brand new workshop to the far north of Finland in Winter in search of Winter Wolves, Wolverine, Golden Eagles, Hawk Owls, Great Grey Owls and more. We will be exploring areas that provide us fantastic wildlife and landscape opportunities. If we are lucky and blessed with clear skies, we will be able to witness the Aurora Borealis and the magic of the Northern Lights as they flicker across the night skies. Besides the incredible wealth of photographic locations in the vicinity of our accommodation, we will also use private local hides to photograph wildlife.
The main activity of this workshop is wildlife photography. However, you will also be able to take advantage of the spectacular winter landscape. A private local guide will accompany us and share their knowledge of the area and wildlife we may encounter during the workshop. This exclusive opportunity to photograph the wildlife and landscapes of northern Finland in Winter is for a strictly limited number of just 6 photographers plus leader and guide. Places are strictly limited and once spoken for thats it.
ICELAND WINTER ARCTIC FOXES
February 22nd - February 28th, 2019
Spaces Left: 3 (Maximum 5 Photographers)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Arctic Fox Photography in Winter in the remote North of Iceland
- Spectacular and dramatic remote winter landscapes of North-Western Iceland
- Remote and Private Cabin in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
- Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
- Strictly Limited to maximum 5 Participants
ICELAND WINTER ARCTIC FOXES
February 22nd - February 28th, 2019
This is a unique and special opportunity for a small group of just five photographers to photograph wild Arctic Foxes in the remote north-west of Iceland during winter. We will travel to the remote Arctic peninsula in the Hornstrandir Nature reserve to photograph what is perhaps Nature’s greatest survivor - The Arctic Fox.
Arctic Foxes are unfortunately hunted and shot across most of Iceland making them extremely shy and difficult to find (and even more difficult to photograph). In the remote north-west however the Arctic Foxes are protected inside the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve and can be more easily approached and photographed.
This photography expedition will last for 7 days ( nights). We will be staying in a small remote cabin that is rustic, but functional and clean. During our stay in the cabin we will have a dedicated staff member to clean and prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner for us (all included). However, this expedition is all about photography and we will be putting in long hours in the field in order to ensure we give ourselves the best possible opportunities to photograph the Arctic Fox. We may take food and drink with us into the field to ensure we are in position and ready to photograph when the foxes are active. We will have up to 10 hours of good light during the day with which to photograph the Arctic foxes. With luck, we may also see and photograph the spectacular Northern lights.
SVALBARD BY SNOWMOBILE IN WINTER
March 18th - March 23rd, 2019
Spaces Left: SOLD OUT! (Maximum 4 Photographers)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Land Based Snow Mobile Expedition in Winter
- Polar Bears, Arctic Fox, Reindeer and more Arctic Wildlife
- Spectacular Winter Landscapes of the East Coast
- Small Group Size Invitation Only
SVALBARD BY SNOWMOBILE IN WINTER
March 18th - March 23rd, 2019
This expedition is SOLD OUT
SVALBARD THE FROZEN ARCTIC IN WINTER
March 26th - April 3rd, 2019
Spaces Left: SOLD OUT! (Maximum 12 People)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Polar Bears, Walrus, Arctic Fox, Reindeer and more Arctic Wildlife
- Ice Hardened Expedition Class Ship
- Arctic Pack Ice and Spectacular Landscapes of Svalbard
- Strictly Limited to maximum 12 Participants
SVALBARD THE FROZEN ARCTIC IN WINTER
March 26th - April 3rd, 2019
The Arctic in Winter is a place to inspire the imagination. It is a white landscape bathed in golden light. This unique expedition is the only of its type to venture north of Longyearbyen by ship in winter.
The main focus of this expedition will be Arctic winter light, landscape and wildlife. In March and April the light conditions in Svalbard are magical. Usually winter trips to Svalbard are limited to day trips on snow mobiles quite close to the town of Longyearbyen. With our expedition ship we will explore a much bigger area including the western and northern areas of Spitzbergen.
This expedition has been designed to provide the very best possible opportunities to experience and photograph Svalbard in winter light. We expect to meet wildlife such as Polar Bears, Walruses, Seals, Arctic Foxes and Reindeer. At this time of year the sea birds will also be returning to their breeding grounds.
This exclusive expedition is for a strictly limited number of just 12 participants plus leader and is dedicated to winter photography in Svalbard.
We will be using the ice hardened expedition ship M.S Origo that will enable us to skirt the edge of the pack ice searching for and photographing landscapes and wildlife. M.S Origo is widely regarded as the best ship in the Arctic for Photography. Our expedition ship is also equipped with sufficient zodiacs (2 x Zodiac MKV models) and crew for all photographers to be shooting simultaneously with plenty of room to spare for camera equipment - So bring what you need!
Meals will be held onboard the ship and shall consist of breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea/coffee and two course dinner (three course dinner the last evening). Coffee and tea will be available 24 hours a day. The mealtimes shall be held at regular times, but the catering crew has been informed that photography has priority on this expedition and flexibility is necessary. If you have special dietary requirement you will be accommodated – please just be sure to let us know when you make your booking.
If you are excited by the idea of traveling to Svalbard in winter with a small group of dedicated photographers now is the time to secure your place. Places are very limited and once they are spoken for that’s it.
VAN DIEMENS LAND TASMANIA & GREAT OCEAN ROAD LANDSCAPES
May 10th - May 21st, 2019
Spaces Left: SOLD OUT! (Maximum 6 Photographers)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Dramatic Mountain, Forest and Coastal Landscapes of Tasmania & Great Ocean Road Victoria
- Gourmet Food and Wine
- Private 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles
- Strictly Limited to maximum 6 Participants
VAN DIEMENS LAND TASMANIA & GREAT OCEAN ROAD LANDSCAPES
May 10th - May 21st, 2019
In May 2019 I am leading a brand new workshop with good friend and fellow professional photographer Phillip Bartlett to the dramatic landscapes of the Great Ocean Road and Tasmanian wilderness.
This is a unique opportunity to travel to Australia and its neighboring island Tasmania with two professional full-time photographers and guides to photograph the incredible landscapes and wild wilderness areas of the Great Ocean Road and Tasmanian Wilderness.
The workshop is strictly limited to no more than six photographers and has been designed to provide the very best photographic experience in some of the best locations across the Great Ocean Road and Tasmania. It is for photographers looking for a fantastic experience who want to be in the right place at the right time - when the light is at its absolute best.
This photography workshop will last for twelve days (eleven nights). We will be staying in high quality accommodation with private rooms and bathrooms for each person at each location. Breakfast and dinners will usually be held either at our hotels or nearby restaurants. However, this workshop is all about photography and we will be putting in some long hours in the eld in order to ensure we give ourselves the best possible opportunities to capture dramatic and powerful photographs. We may take food and drink with us into the eld in some areas to ensure we are in position and ready to photograph during the best light of the day. In May we will have sunrise at approximately 7:00am and sunset around 5:30pm giving us plenty of time for photography. We will be working in the style of professional landscape photographers and as such we will be most active during the early mornings and late evenings. Our transportation for the duration of the workshop will be in large, comfortable 4-Wheel Drive vehicles (three participants per vehicle plus one guide driver). Each vehicle has suf cient space for our luggage and camera equipment.
VAN DIEMENS LAND TASMANIA & GREAT OCEAN ROAD LANDSCAPES II
June 1st - June 12th, 2019
Spaces Left: 4 (Maximum 6 Photographers)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Dramatic Mountain, Forest and Coastal Landscapes of Tasmania & Great Ocean Road Victoria
- Gourmet Food and Wine
- Private 4-Wheel Drive Vehicles
- Strictly Limited to maximum 6 Participants
VAN DIEMENS LAND TASMANIA & GREAT OCEAN ROAD LANDSCAPES II
June 1st - June 12th, 2019
In June 2019 I am leading a second workshop with good friend and fellow professional photographer Phillip Bartlett to the dramatic landscapes of the Great Ocean Road and Tasmanian wilderness.
This is a unique opportunity to travel to Australia and its neighboring island Tasmania with two professional full-time photographers and guides to photograph the incredible landscapes and wild wilderness areas of the Great Ocean Road and Tasmanian Wilderness.
The workshop is strictly limited to no more than six photographers and has been designed to provide the very best photographic experience in some of the best locations across the Great Ocean Road and Tasmania. It is for photographers looking for a fantastic experience who want to be in the right place at the right time - when the light is at its absolute best.
This photography workshop will last for twelve days (eleven nights). We will be staying in high quality accommodation with private rooms and bathrooms for each person at each location. Breakfast and dinners will usually be held either at our hotels or nearby restaurants. However, this workshop is all about photography and we will be putting in some long hours in the eld in order to ensure we give ourselves the best possible opportunities to capture dramatic and powerful photographs. We may take food and drink with us into the eld in some areas to ensure we are in position and ready to photograph during the best light of the day. In May we will have sunrise at approximately 7:00am and sunset around 5:30pm giving us plenty of time for photography. We will be working in the style of professional landscape photographers and as such we will be most active during the early mornings and late evenings. Our transportation for the duration of the workshop will be in large, comfortable 4-Wheel Drive vehicles (three participants per vehicle plus one guide driver). Each vehicle has suf cient space for our luggage and camera equipment.
SVALBARD THE HIGH ARCTIC EXPEDITION
July 13th - July 22nd, 2019
Spaces Left: 12 (Maximum 12 Photographers)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Dramatic Polar Landscapes of the Arctic Archipelago
- Polar Bears, Walrus, Arctic Fox, Reindeer and more Arctic Wildlife
- Ice Hardened Expedition Class Ship
- Arctic Pack Ice and Spectacular Landscapes of Svalbard
- Strictly Limited to maximum 12 Participants
- Private Cabins on our Expedition Ship M.S Freya
SVALBARD THE HIGH ARCTIC EXPEDITION
July 13th - July 22nd, 2019
In July 2019 I am leading a brand new expedition to the pack ice north of Svalbard to photograph both the landscape and wildlife of this incredible archipelago. This expedition has been designed to provide the very best possible opportunities to Photograph both landscape and wildlife (including Polar Bears in their natural environment). With the reduction in Arctic sea ice the Polar Bears in Svalbard are dwindling in number and the number of years left to photograph them is unfortunately limited. July and August are the ideal times to photograph the landscape and Polar Bears north of Svalbard due to the dwindling ice around the archipelago. On this expedition we will be carrying a naturalist/biologist who specialises in locating Polar Bears and an expedition leader and captain who has years of experience in placing us in the ideal position to make the best photographs. Their expertise will allow us to approach the king of the Arctic as closely and safely as possible and make incredible photographs under wonderful polar light. The expedition is for a strictly limited number of just 12 participants plus leader and is dedicated to the photography of Polar Bears living and hunting on the sea ice. Our intention is to sail directly north from the small town of Longyearbyen in Svalbard to approximately 80º degrees North to the very edge of the permanent pack ice. At our northerly most point we will likely be less than 600 miles from the North Pole. We will be using the ice hardened expedition ship M.S Freya which will enable us to skirt the edge of the pack ice searching for and photographing Polar Bears. M.S Freya is widely regarded as one of the best ships in the Arctic for Photography. Our expedition ship is also equipped with sufficient zodiacs and crew for all photographers to be shooting simultaneously with plenty of room to spare for camera equipment - So bring what you need! On this expedition we will also likely photograph Walrus, Seals, Whales, Arctic Foxes and the many Arctic sea birds including the rare and angelic Ivory Gull. To get an idea of the sort of wildlife photographs you can take on this expedition please visit the Svalbard portfolio on this website. If you are excited by the idea of photographing the dramatic landscape of Svalbard and in travelling to the edge of the permanent pack ice to photograph Polar Bears in their natural environment with a small group of dedicated photographers now is the time to register your place by using the Register Online link at the bottom of this page. Places are very limited and once they are spoken for thats it.
MYSTICAL FAROE ISLANDS
August 8th -August 16th, 2019
Spaces Left: 6 (Maximum 6 Photographers)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Spectacular Coastal Landscapes and Dramatic Sea Cliffs
- Private 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle
- Atlantic Puffins, Razor Bills, Storm Petrels and more...
- Strictly Limited to just 6 Photographers
MYSTICAL FAROE ISLANDS
August 8th -August 16th, 2019
The Faroe Islands are comprised of eighteen small rugged and rocky islands located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, approximately halfway between Scotland and Iceland. The island’s position is unique and is the frame for breathtaking views; beautiful mountains, majestic fjords, dramatic sea cliffs; all in all a photographers paradise. The islands have a rich bird life, Including the largest colony of storm petrels in the world and over 305 bird species including Razor Bills and Atlantic Puffins.
Having no indigenous people, the islands were most likely first visited by Irish Monks in 400-600AD followed by the arrival of the Vikings in 900AD. Recent unearthing of Celtic Crosses gives credibility to the theory that Irish Monks were the first to set foot on the islands. Today, the islands are self governing under the territory of Denmark, with a population close to 50,000 people and some 80,000 sheep.
Variations in altitude, ocean currents, topography and wind mean the climate differs greatly, even though distances between locations are small. This makes for unpredictable and highly changeable weather. It is not uncommon for one location to experience rain, the next snow, and a third location sun. You can literally experience all four seasons in one day. Average summer temperature is approximately 11º Celsius , and the air is always crisp and clean no matter when you visit. Along with ever changing weather and spectacular light conditions.
This workshop is for dedicated landscape photographers who are willing to work for their images. A small group of participants (maximum of 6 plus leaders) guarantees a more personal and intimate experience than bigger tours can provide.
WILD GREENLAND EAST COAST SCORESBY SUND EXPEDITIONS
September 4th - September 11th, 2019 & September 11th - September 18th, 2019
Spaces Left: 10 (Maximum 11 People First Trip)
Spaces Left: 6 (Maximum 11 People Second Trip)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Incredible Landscapes in the largest Fjord system in the World
- Spectacular Icebergs and Glaciers
- Daily shore excursions for Photography of the majestic and primordial landscapes of Greenland
- Each Expedition Strictly Limited to 11 Photographers (Private Cabins Available)
WILD GREENLAND EAST COAST SCORESBY SUND EXPEDITIONS
Expedition 1: September 4th - September 11th, 2019
Expedition 2: September 11th - September 18th, 2019
Good friend and Pro Nature Photographer Daniel Bergmman and I have teamed up for two unique and very special back-to-back expeditions to photograph the incredible landscapes of the Scoresby Sund fjord system on the remote East Coast of Greenland. Greenland is an incredible place to inspire the imagination and fuel your photographic desires. Home to some of the most extraordinary geology to be found on earth, the red and orange glacial scarred landscape of Greenland stands in stark contrast to the electric blue icebergs that carve off its many glaciers and drift slowly down its spectacular fjords. It is a remote land of untamed and unbridled beauty that is rarely visited and even less rarely photographed. The landscape and geology of the East Coast of Greenland is both stunning and extraordinary. Photographing this incredible landscape under soft golden Arctic light will be our main objective. We will also see and photograph incredible castellated icebergs that have calved off the many glaciers of Greenland. We will also search for walrus and the other wildlife of the region. Dramatic glaciers, plunging cliffs and beautiful drift ice formations will be present as well. Each expedition is for a limited number of just 11 participants plus leaders and is dedicated to the photography of Greenland landscapes. Our intention is to fly from Iceland to the remote East Coast of Greenland where we will board our expedition ship and spend the next ten days exploring and photographing in the worlds largest and most spectacular fjord system - Scoresby Sund. We will be using the expedition ship Donna Wood, which will enable us to explore the fjord system and get close to giant icebergs. Our expedition ship is also equipped with sufficient zodiacs and crew for all photographers to be shooting simultaneously with plenty of room to spare for camera equipment - So bring what you need! This is a unique opportunity to join two professional Nature photographers, Joshua Holko and Daniel Bergmann on a once in a lifetime expedition to the remote East Coast of Greenland to photograph the incredible landscapes and icebergs of the Scoresby Sund fjord system. If you are excited by the idea of travelling to the remote East Coast of Greenland with a small group of dedicated photographers now is the time to register your place by using the Register Online link at the bottom of this page. Places are very limited and once they are spoken for thats it.
ANTARCTICA THE ROSS SEA EXPEDITION
January 10th - February 8th, 2020
Spaces Left: 28 (Maximum 54 Photographers)
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Gigantic Tabular Icebergs of the Ross Sea and Spectacular Glaciers
- Vast Adélie Penguin Colonies
- Ross Ice Shelf Landscape
- Daily shore excursions for Photography of Wildlife and Landscapes of Antarctica
- Ice Hardened Expedition Class Ship ' Spirit of Enderby'
- Strictly Limited to 54 Photographers
ANTARCTICA THE ROSS SEA EXPEDITION
January 10th - February 8th, 2020
Antarctica is miraculous; a remote, white continent of stark and beautiful desolation. For Nature photographers, Antarctica is without doubt the gold standard against which all other photography destinations are measured. Nowhere else on earth offers such incredible landscape and wildlife in such a pristine and remote environment. Best of all, our Ross Sea expedition will take us to some of the most spectacular and least visited areas of Antarctica. For photographers the Ross Sea is nothing short of virgin territory.
This expedition to Antarctica is a co-operation between Joshua Holko (Wild Nature Photo Travel) and Heritage Expeditions. The expedition is for a strictly limited number of 54 participants plus photography guides and expedition leader. We are utilizing the ice hardened expedition ship Spirit of Enderby with a highly experienced crew so that we can get as close as possible to giant icebergs for the best photographs. Our expedition ship is equipped with sufficient zodiacs and crew for all photographers to be shooting simultaneously with plenty of room to spare for camera equipment. So bring what you need!
We invite you to join us on an extended 30 day photography expedition to the remote Ross Sea region of Antarctica. Get ready for the ultimate Antarctica Ross Sea Expedition!