RE-FRAMING THE ARCTIC WITH BARBARA VAN ITTERSUM
VESTERÅLEN NORTHERN NORWAY (9 days)
The Dutch Photographer Barbara van Ittersum takes you with her to explore the islands of the Vesterålen with her camera and lenses. A fantastic trip through Arctic landscapes with lights and colours that are unique. Barbara points her camera to three subjects: the raw winter landscapes of the north, the colours of the polar night/northern lights and most extraordinary, the people that live an extremely rough life on the border of land and sea. They call these people <Kystfolk> in Norway, which means people from the coast. For many centuries the people have been known for their own rules, wisdom and language. Escape from the usual stuff and take your camera with you to the north. There is a lot to do and learn. Workshops, editing, learning about the Norwegian culture, and the taste of traditional Norwegian food in the evening. Our nature guides show you the unique beauty of the Vesterålen islands, which are absolute off-the-beaten-track. We stay, cook, and tell stories in cosy fishermen's cottages with views over the fjords in the evenings. Costs are 1550 EUR per person (9 days).
WORKSHOPS AND WHAT WE WANT TO TEACH YOU
Here are some of the topics that are covered during your stay with us. Some are done <on the go> and others include a presentation in our accommodation before we take you to a site. Both beginners and more experienced photographers can learn a lot or be inspired. There is enough space and time to do your own thing. In the evenings we can review footage and exchange ideas. In this trip we focus on portraits, arctic landscapes and light (including northern lights photography).
general information
Here you can find all important information about this trip. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.
You can also check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for general questions.
You can also check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for general questions.
DATES AND BOOKING INFORMATION
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Re-framing the Arctic with Barbara van Ittersum / Photography travels
DATES
New dates in April will be announced soon!
You can stay longer with us to explore on your own and shoot more pics (3 or 5 days)
Re-framing the Arctic with Barbara van Ittersum / Photography travels
DATES
New dates in April will be announced soon!
You can stay longer with us to explore on your own and shoot more pics (3 or 5 days)
COSTS / WHAT IS INCLUDED
COSTS
The costs are 1950 EUR for the 8 days trip. Longer stay 3 days (+550 EUR) and 5 days (+750 EUR).
INCLUDED
Included are all transports during the trip, guiding, photography workshops, use of flotation suits, use of snow shoes, cooking equipment for hikes and other activities. Included are all overnight stays in seaside fisherman's cabins (so-called rorbuer).
NOT INCLUDED
International and domestic lights are not included. Transfers (buses) from Evenes Airport to our base in Bø and return are not included. The costs of buses are 40 EUR one way. The costs of food and drinks are shared amongst participants and staff. Usually these costs are around 10-15 EUR per day per person. Alcoholic drinks not included. Meals can be adapted to for example vegetarians. If you have a very special diet you can bring your own ingredients too (no problem). We invite you to assist in cooking or cook a meal. We love local products and we like to cook Norwegian dishes. We often catch our own fish. We love outdoor cooking on a fire and are happy to teach you more about this.
The costs are 1950 EUR for the 8 days trip. Longer stay 3 days (+550 EUR) and 5 days (+750 EUR).
INCLUDED
Included are all transports during the trip, guiding, photography workshops, use of flotation suits, use of snow shoes, cooking equipment for hikes and other activities. Included are all overnight stays in seaside fisherman's cabins (so-called rorbuer).
NOT INCLUDED
International and domestic lights are not included. Transfers (buses) from Evenes Airport to our base in Bø and return are not included. The costs of buses are 40 EUR one way. The costs of food and drinks are shared amongst participants and staff. Usually these costs are around 10-15 EUR per day per person. Alcoholic drinks not included. Meals can be adapted to for example vegetarians. If you have a very special diet you can bring your own ingredients too (no problem). We invite you to assist in cooking or cook a meal. We love local products and we like to cook Norwegian dishes. We often catch our own fish. We love outdoor cooking on a fire and are happy to teach you more about this.
LOCATION AND ARRIVAL INFORMATION
LOCATION
This trip starts in the south of the Vesterålen Islands in the municipality of Bø. You can reach Bø with a road trip with buses from EVENES Airport. At the end of the trip you take the bus back to EVENES Airport.
AIRPORT
To fly to EVENES AIRPORT you usually take a connecting flight from Oslo. There are multiple flights daily between Oslo and EVENES Airport with different airlines such as SAS, NORWEGIAN, WIDEROE or FLYR.
HOW-TO-GET-THERE-AND-AWAY
You can reach our base in 1 or 2 days depending on your flights and the country you are travelling from. If you can catch the 11:50 flight (FLYR Airlines) from Oslo to EVENES (arrival 13:35) there is a good connection with the (airport) buses and you can arrive on our base the same day. Alternatives are (1) stay overnight in Oslo and catch any early flight from Oslo to EVENES, (2) stay overnight in Sortland (2 hour road trip by bus from EVENES) or stay overnight in a hostel close to EVENES airport and start your road trip by bus the next day.
The costs of transfer by bus is approximately 40-47 EUR one way.
If you are traveling with a group alternative transport might be arranged instead of buses.
Ask us if you need help with your travel schedule. We are quite good in that. Ask us about flights, bus connections and places to spend the night.
You can check-in any time on the starting date.
This trip starts in the south of the Vesterålen Islands in the municipality of Bø. You can reach Bø with a road trip with buses from EVENES Airport. At the end of the trip you take the bus back to EVENES Airport.
AIRPORT
To fly to EVENES AIRPORT you usually take a connecting flight from Oslo. There are multiple flights daily between Oslo and EVENES Airport with different airlines such as SAS, NORWEGIAN, WIDEROE or FLYR.
HOW-TO-GET-THERE-AND-AWAY
You can reach our base in 1 or 2 days depending on your flights and the country you are travelling from. If you can catch the 11:50 flight (FLYR Airlines) from Oslo to EVENES (arrival 13:35) there is a good connection with the (airport) buses and you can arrive on our base the same day. Alternatives are (1) stay overnight in Oslo and catch any early flight from Oslo to EVENES, (2) stay overnight in Sortland (2 hour road trip by bus from EVENES) or stay overnight in a hostel close to EVENES airport and start your road trip by bus the next day.
The costs of transfer by bus is approximately 40-47 EUR one way.
If you are traveling with a group alternative transport might be arranged instead of buses.
Ask us if you need help with your travel schedule. We are quite good in that. Ask us about flights, bus connections and places to spend the night.
You can check-in any time on the starting date.
EVENES AIRPORT (ALSO NAMED HARSTAD/NARVIK AIRPORT)
SORTLAND (VESTERÅLEN)
OUR BASE IN BØ (VESTERÅLEN)
OSLO AIRPORT (GARDAMOEN)
LEVEL AND EXPERIENCE
OUTDOOR LEVEL (BEGINNER)
For this trip you need to be in a normal good shape.
PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL (MIXED LEVEL)
There is a lot to learn for beginner level photographers and more experienced people.
For this trip you need to be in a normal good shape.
PHOTOGRAPHY LEVEL (MIXED LEVEL)
There is a lot to learn for beginner level photographers and more experienced people.
ACCOMMODATION
ACCOMMODATION
We will stay overnight in cozy seaside fisherman's cottages with views over the fjord. The fisherman's cottages are equipped with bed linen (and blankets) and have a shared shower. The accommodation is simple but comfortable (shared space). Private (single) rooms or a private cabin on request (some more costs, just ask) if you need more privacy. Shower and bathroom are shared.
We will stay overnight in cozy seaside fisherman's cottages with views over the fjord. The fisherman's cottages are equipped with bed linen (and blankets) and have a shared shower. The accommodation is simple but comfortable (shared space). Private (single) rooms or a private cabin on request (some more costs, just ask) if you need more privacy. Shower and bathroom are shared.
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PACKING LIST AND PREPARATIONS
PACKING LIST (CLOTHING)
This trip is organized north of the Arctic Circle. So you need warm clothing and good shoes. You can find a detailed packing list here. For this trip you need a day-sack (35-50 L) for the day-trips.
PACKING LIST (PHOTOGRAPHY)
For this trip you need to bring:
- your camera (must-have)
- a laptop for photo editing (nice-to-have)
- spare battery packs for your camera. Temperatures are low here and they emptying quickly (must-have)
- tripod (simple version, needed for northern lights photography)
- lenses: 14-28 mm, portrait lens 50 mm, standard zoom lens 24-105 mm (what you have)
- some SD-cards for storage of footage (must-have)
WEATHER AND CLIMATE
You can find detailed information about the climate and temperatures here.
THE ROUGH PLAN OF THIS TRIP
The Vesterålen is wild, remote, non-touristic and rough, and we look forward to guiding you and exploring magnificent scenery, meet the locals and teach you a lot to boost your photography skills. A well-balanced mix of being outdoors during the day, joining photography workshops, edit pictures and time to relax, listen to stories, cook Norwegian meals and hunt the northern lights in the evenings. Take a look at the rough plan below.
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ARRIVAL AT EVENES AIRPORT AND ROAD TRIP After you arrive at Evenes Airport in northern Norway, your adventure starts, and you will do a road trip (buses, 3 hours) to our base in the Vesterålen. If you are travelling with a group other transfer arrangements might be possible. WELCOME AND BRIEFING IN THE VESTERÅLEN After arriving at your accommodation, it is time to unpack your luggage and cameras, and we will brief you about the plans for the coming days. After that, it is time to discover the near surroundings and have some views over the fjord. We will prepare a tasty meal for you after your arrival. PHOTOGRAPHY TRIPS AND WORKSHOPS During you stay with us we travel by car to different locations where we hike (or snowshoe) to scenic spots to shoot pictures (landscapes but also places where we can meet (kystfolk, coastal people that live on the border of land and sea, like fishermen but also other people). The days are short in this period, and we will be out as soon there is daylight. So, we plan outdoor photography in the hours with daylight and do part of the workshops and (indoor) portrait photography in the hours without light. At the end of each day we will return to our cottage. I the evenings there is enough time to edit pictures and review your footage. In the hours without daylight we check frequently if any northern lights are visible. BYE-BYE EVENT At the end of your stay with us, we will organize a small surprise celebration for you. Of course, we cannot tell you now what that will be. But we are sure that you are going to enjoy this! ROAD TRIP TO EVENES AIRPORT At the end of the trip, you travel back to EVENES Airport. |
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