Read the light
Understand how changing light influences exposure, mood and the choices you make.
Óli Photo Tours Iceland
See Iceland through a photographer’s eyes.
Private photography tours and hands-on coaching for 1–4 guests. Explore remarkable locations, understand the light and return home with stronger photographs and practical skills.
Private groups of 1–4
Coaching adapted to your level
Flexible planning around light and weather
A creative experience, not a rushed bus tour
Learn as you explore
More than a sightseeing tour
You learn as you travel. During the journey, there is time to observe your surroundings, try different ideas, settings and viewpoints, review the results and improve the next photograph.
The teaching takes place out in the field, where Icelandic landscapes, light and weather become part of the learning. The guidance is adapted to your experience, the equipment you bring and what you are most interested in learning.
The goal is not only to return home with good photographs from Iceland, but also to gain a deeper understanding of photography and methods you can continue to use long after the journey ends.
Build stronger images
Work practically with composition, settings and visual storytelling.
Learn at your pace
Pause, experiment and ask questions without the pressure of a large group.
Shape the experience
Focus on landscapes, city details, travel stories, phones, cameras or a blend.
Private experiences
A starting point for your photography journey
These examples are flexible outlines, not fixed packages. Final routes, timing and arrangements are agreed in your proposal.
Private, 1–4 guests
Reykjavík Photo Walk
A calm, hands-on walk that uses the city’s streets, details and changing light as a practical classroom.
- Best for
- Beginners, phone photographers and curious city explorers
- Length
- Suggested: 2–3 hours
Suggested — final details confirmed in your proposal
Private, 1–4 guests
South Coast Photography Experience
A flexible landscape photography day shaped around light, conditions and the subjects that matter most to you.
- Best for
- Travellers who want more time, guidance and intention in the landscape
- Length
- Suggested: full day
Suggested — final details confirmed in your proposal
Private, 1–4 guests
Custom Private Photo Tour
A private experience designed around your interests, experience, equipment and realistic travel conditions.
- Best for
- Couples, friends, families and creators seeking a tailored experience
- Length
- Duration agreed with your proposal
Suggested — final details confirmed in your proposal
Hands-on learning
Photography coaching that stays useful after the trip
The aim is not only to help with today’s photographs, but to give you a clearer, repeatable way to work the next time the light changes.
Explore private coachingOne-to-one photography coaching
Focused support with your camera, questions and creative goals.
Smartphone photography
Learn practical controls, composition, light and a simple editing workflow.
Landscape and travel photography workshop
Connect settings and technique with visual storytelling in real places.
Camera settingsCompositionUse of lightLandscape photographySmartphone photographyPractical image reviewBasic editing workflow
Designed around people
Who is it for?
- Beginners who want to understand their camera
- Experienced enthusiasts who want more from their trip
- Travellers who mostly photograph with a phone
- Couples, friends and families
- Content creators and video makers
- Anyone seeking a calm, personal experience
Your host and educator
Meet Óli
I’m Ólafur “Óli” Kristjánsson, an Icelandic technology educator, photographer and video creator. My work has always centred on helping people understand technology and use it creatively. These private photography experiences bring together three things I care about: teaching, visual storytelling and exploring Iceland.
More about Óli
Clear and personal
How an enquiry becomes an experience
Send an enquiry
Share your experience, equipment and interests
Receive a proposed tour or coaching plan
Agree the date and practical arrangements
Arrive ready to learn and photograph
Draft scope
What may be included
These teaching elements are the current draft. Your proposal will state exactly what applies to your experience.
- Personal guidance and photography coaching
- Preparation around your experience and interests
- Help with camera settings and composition
- Image review during the experience
- Suggestions for a simple post-trip workflow
Do I need an expensive camera?
No. Good photography starts with observation, light and composition. Bring the camera or phone you already use and the coaching will meet you there.
Can I join with only a smartphone?
Yes. Smartphone photography can be included when that option is enabled, with a focus on practical controls, composition, light and a simple editing workflow.
Are the tours suitable for beginners?
Yes. The pace and teaching are adapted to your experience, from understanding basic controls to refining an established landscape workflow.
How large are the groups?
Experiences are private and normally designed for 1–4 guests.
What happens if the weather changes?
Plans may be adjusted for safety, access and photographic conditions. Any alternatives and practical terms are confirmed in your proposal before booking.
Are the Northern Lights guaranteed?
No. Auroras and clear skies are natural conditions and cannot be guaranteed. A night-focused experience would be planned around the best realistic opportunity available.
Private enquiry
Tell me about the experience you have in mind
This is an enquiry, not an automatic booking. Óli will review the details before confirming availability or arrangements.
1–4 guests
Ready to photograph Iceland differently?
Tell me what you would like to photograph, what equipment you use and how much experience you have. I will help shape an experience around you.