Inner Wildscapes: Photography Workshops in Fairytale Locations

2027 Locations: Iceland and Scotland

Our workshops have an average rating of 5/5! Join with confidence.

"I attended two workshops by Wendy & Karl. And for good reason. Not only did I learn a great deal, but I also discovered whole new sides to my own creativity. Not to mention the friends I made. All in all, I highly recommend it! - Sylvie, 2024 & 2025 Workshop Participant

A person in a flowing MyWony dress stands on a dark hillside holding a glowing lantern in a misty green valley with tall shadowy Icelandic mountains in the foggy background.

2027 Solstice Photography Workshop in Iceland

Self-discovery. Body acceptance. Empowerment. Connection. Healing. Femininity. Grounding. Love.

These are just a few of the effects of putting yourself behind a camera and honing the art of self-portraiture.

Our workshops support you with the artistic skills of posing yourself (or others), and composing powerful, fine art self-portraits. While the workshop is designed to focus on self-portraits, there will also be plenty of opportunity to shoot others if you wish. You will spend a week in a location surrounded by beautiful nature and equally beautiful, inspiring souls. We will provide you accommodation, transportation, meals, locations, and direct guidance and practice with storytelling, creating contrast, using movement and intentionality, analysing light, shapes, and emphasizing interaction and connection. You will come away with new friends and new knowledge.

"Thank you so much for the wonderful time in Madeira. I felt seen the whole time, you created a wonderful atmosphere in the group, I learnt a lot and feel incredibly inspired to continue on the path you took me on." - 2024 Workshop Participant

Summer Solstice in Iceland - June 19-26, 2027

Join us for a wildly magical week in the land of ice and fire, during Litha, the summer solstice. Iceland will be bathed in midnight sun, sunsets transforming into sunrises with a brief kiss of twilight. Under this ethereal light, the endless sea of purple lupines contrasts with deep green misty gorges and raging waterfalls. We'll guide you in the art of emotive self-portraiture in fantasy locations, helping you bare your soul amidst landscapes plucked straight out of your dreams. Karl and I (Wendy) have spent three months exploring these locations and are excited to show you our favourite angles. In June, Iceland turns into a garden of lush flowers, with a fantastic mix of golden light and mysterious, moody weather.

"It was such a beautiful and special experience for me - you both made me feel so comfortable and can't wait to edit the beautiful photos you helped me make."

A dramatic landscape photograph of a person in a long dress standing on a mossy green cliffside in a misty mountain canyon with waterfalls and a river below in Iceland.

Group Size:

Max 6 participants, instructed by Wendy and Karl Hansen

Accommodation:

Kirkjubæjarklaustur, a central point of south Iceland that will minimise driving times to our favourite shooting locations, in a private four-bedroom lodge.

Itinerary:

NB: workshop takes place on a nocturnal schedule (sleeping from ~8am to 5pm) to experience the beautiful light of the midnight sun and enjoy the locations without crowds

Day 0, June 19 - 5pm pick up from Reykjavik and 4 hour transfer to the accommodation to check in. Long sleep to shift to nocturnal schedule.

Day 1, June 20/21 -
June 20 5pm: workshop presentation
8pm: solstice adventuring

Days 1-7, June 20 to June 26 at 1am - we follow the whims of the weather to maximise emotive and dramatic shooting conditions in wind, soft light and mist, In addition to my two favourite secret canyon locations, and spontaneous roadside stops, we will range as far west as Seljalandsfoss and as far east as Stokksnes. In between the two, we will visit Skogafoss, Kvernufoss, Vik Beach & town, Reynisfjara, Svinafellsjokul, Mulagljufur Canyon, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, and other spots of interest to the group (such as Fjaðrárgljúfur and Reynisdalur).

There will be time in between photo sessions and during long drives for rest, consolidation and bonding.

Day 7, June 26
1am - pack and sleep
11am - check out and 4 hour transfer to Reykjavik

A woman in a long dress stands in dark water surrounded by floating ice, holding a small glowing candle. Mountains and mist fill the background in a moody, icy glacier lagoon.

Feed Your Creative Spirit:

Throughout the week, you'll practice techniques to elevate storytelling and artistry in your self-portraiture (and portraiture) skills, from mental preparation, and composition, to poignant posing. You'll befriend likeminded individuals, form treasured memories, and grow as a photographer and as a person.

Whether you're a seasoned photographer or a curious beginner, we welcome you on this magical week of self-discovery and artistic expression. We are so excited to share with you all of our favourite spots in Iceland.

Activity Level:

Moderate-High. Expect walks and hikes of short to medium length and incline. Many of the locations are close to parking, two hikes are 1.5 hours return, and the longest hike is 3 hours return. You will be on your feet for several hours at a time while shooting.

Price:

£2950 for shared double room in separate beds

What's Included:

Accommodation, transportation during the workshop, instruction and coaching on-location, DIY breakfast and packable lunch ingredients. 1-2 dinners will be provided. We will transfer you to and from Reykjavik on June 19 5pm and June 26 11am (arriving at 3pm). If your flight does not line up well, we recommend you stay in Reykjavik an extra day, or arrange your own transfer.

Each participant will have separate beds in a shared double room.

What's not Included:

Flights, mandatory travel insurance, any meals out, & most dinners.

Payment:

  • Within 7 days of email confirmation of the acceptance of your application, a £100 nonrefundable deposit is due by Wise or bank transfer
  • Half of the balance, £1375, is due November 15, 2026
  • The remaining balance, £1475, is due January 31, 2027
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More Images from Workshop Locations

A woman in a long dress stands on a grassy hill holding a glowing lantern in a misty mountain landscape.
A moody landscape photograph of a winding river flowing through a green, rocky valley above Skogafoss under a heavy, overcast sky with low-lying mist and fog.
A woman in a long gown stands on a dark cliff edge holding a small glowing lantern, overlooking a misty, dramatic canyon named Mulagljufur with steep rock walls and a waterfall in the distance.
A woman in a flowing dress sits on a large ice floe in Svinafellsjokul glacial lagoon, holding a lantern. Snow-covered mountains and icebergs fill the water under a dark, dramatic sky.
A woman in a flowing dress is posed falling in front of a tall waterfall named Skogafoss, with blurred purple lupines in the foreground and dark green hills behind her.
A person in a flowing MyWony dress stands on a dark hillside holding a glowing lantern in a misty green valley with tall shadowy Icelandic mountains in the foggy background.
A woman in a flowing dress stands in shallow water at sunrise at Stokksnes, with a large dark mountain silhouette reflected in the calm surface. The sky is filled with soft orange, pink, and gray clouds.

"[I enjoyed] the possibility to connect with like minded people, everyone sharing and adding their own knowledge and experience, the beautiful locations, the advices and the help, learning new skills, nourishing my creativity and expanding my ideas… The laughs, the shared vulnerability, the energy. Thank you so much Wendy and Karl, you are such lovely humans, and a perfectly complementary team!" - Céline, 2025 workshop participant

Staying Longer? Other Images from Iceland