Operated by Nomadict
Lofoten · Aurora Week 2
28 Feb – 7 Mar 2027 · Norway
Group — 10 people · 2 guides
Level — Ambitious beginner to professional
Price — €4,900 early bird
Languages — EN · DE · ES
Dates28 Feb – 7 Mar 2027
Group10 people · 2 guides
LevelAmbitious beginner to professional
BaseHattvika Lodge, Ballstad
Winter in Lofoten gives you about four usable hours of daylight and a very long blue hour on either side. That sounds like a problem. It is the reason to go: the light never goes hard, and the night has its own subject.
We shoot the classic places — Henningsvær, Reine, Hamnøy, Sakrisøy — and then keep going after dinner, because that is when the sky decides whether it is going to perform.
Base is Hattvika Lodge in Ballstad, in the middle of a working fishing community rather than in a resort. Short drives to most locations, which matters when a window opens at midnight.
Four winters running — every group has seen the lights, on more than one night
What the nights look like
Northern Lights · Norway · 8K HDRNorthern Lights, filmed in northern Norway. Not shot on this workshop — it shows what these nights look like and how I work them.
How a day runs
A typical day — the real order follows the weather- Before lightOut before sunrise most days. The plan is made the evening before from the forecast and changed on the spot when the sky says otherwise.
- In the fieldReading the place first, then working it: exposure, filters, long exposure, drone where it is permitted — on your camera, over your shoulder. Everyone shoots from a different position.
- Middle of the dayThe hours the light is useless are the hours we work on files: culling, Lightroom and DaVinci Resolve, my grade taken apart step by step.
- One to oneTime alone with me on your own images, including the honest version of what isn't working yet.
- Out againSecond location for the evening, everything from the morning applied while it is still fresh.
- Hunting the lightsThe day doesn't end at dinner. We watch the forecast and the sky, and we drive if it breaks open somewhere else.
What you take home
Craft, not souvenirs- Hunting the lightsReading the forecast against the cloud map and deciding where to drive. This is the part people book for.
- Shooting in the darkExposure, focus, noise, and how to keep a composition when you can't see the horizon.
- Winter craftBatteries, condensation, wind and how to keep working when your hands stop cooperating.
- Blue hourThe long twilight is the strongest light of the day up here — how to use it rather than wait it out.
- Aerials in cold and windWhen to fly, when not to, and how to keep drone footage steady in gusts.
- Grading winterLightroom and Resolve on files that are mostly white, black and one colour.
Frames from Lofoten · Aurora Week 2
Shot on location
Afterwards
From past groupsThe tour with Nomadict and Ronald was simply perfect. It mattered not if the weather cooperated — learning and beautiful compositions abounded. Ronald and Alejandro were consummate professionals, keeping the tour lively and fun while running smoothly in the background. They shared their wealth of knowledge on composition, shot planning, editing and publishing strategy — all super insightful. The group they curated will remain lifelong photography friends, for which I am so grateful. My only regret is that I didn't book both weeks!
I am so glad I signed up for a photography workshop with Ronald Söthje and Nomadict; it was a valuable learning experience and a supportive environment to grow in as a photographer. I appreciated learning alongside other talented photographers and getting to visit stunning locations every day. Ronald and Alejandro's expertise and willingness to help each participant learn was invaluable, and I look forward to taking a workshop from them again in the future!
Thank you so much to both Ronald and Alex for such an awesome trip — all the hard work and effort you put in was greatly appreciated! I have come away with takeaways from the both of you which I hope will go on to improve my photography journey.
Exploring Lofoten with Ronald and Alejandro is an unforgettable experience. It was a week of laughter, learning and feeling contented with a group of likeminded people. We covered a lot of ground over the week — from Moskenes up to Henningsvær, while learning drone skills and photography expertise. We shot during the day and through the night, getting breathtaking shots in the snow, at sunrise and of course with the aurora borealis. I feel like I made friends that will last a lifetime and learned skills that will help me in my career. I could not recommend it enough!
Ronald and Alejandro led our group of eight through Lofoten with impeccable timing, guiding us to the most breathtaking locations under optimal conditions. Their expertise extended far beyond aurora photography — they provided deep insights into drone operation, advanced camera techniques, video editing and time-lapse creation. Their patience and dedication ensured that each participant, regardless of skill level, received thoughtful guidance tailored to their needs. With an extraordinary ability to simplify complex concepts and a keen eye for composition, they transformed every moment into an opportunity for learning and creativity.
The workshop was great! I learned a lot, especially about flying a drone. I never really flew a drone before, and after the workshop I could start and land it in my hands. The places we visited were really photogenic, and Ronald and Alejandro have shown us how to capture them. I will definitely do a workshop with them again!
Ronald's skills at northern lights tracking remind me of watching a tornado chaser in action. With one hand on his aurora apps and the other on his cloud tracker, he consistently guided us to the best spots to photograph those elusive lights.
The Lofoten winter workshop was my first trip to Norway. Alejandro and Ronald were the guides, with eight participants from different countries and cultures. Sharing information and experience across the group made for quick bonding and a sense of family. The effort put into very different subjects — mountains, lakes, structures, fields and each other — gave plenty of opportunity to work on your own area of interest. I went in with no expectations and left with a rewarding encounter with other people and with the wonders of the world.
Visiting Lofoten in Norway was something I had looked forward to for years. Touring the area with Ronald and Alejandro was the perfect way to see the sights without having to plan everything yourself. They were always available for questions or to assist in any way they could, which was appreciated by the entire group. I have taken several photo tours over the years, and I would definitely recommend this one to anyone who enjoys incredible sights and the company of like-minded photographers.
What's included
Booked and provided by NomadictIncluded
- Seven nights at Hattvika Lodge, single room, shared kitchen and living room
- Transfers from and to Leknes airport
- Field sessions day and night, in a small group
- Individual coaching and feedback on your work
- Editing sessions: Lightroom and DaVinci Resolve
- Business and social media session with Nomadict
Not included
- Flights to Leknes
- All meals
- Travel insurance — strongly recommended
- Drone registration, licence and insurance
- Anything personal: bar, laundry, extra activities
Reserve a place
Booking runs through NomadictTen places, two guides. Booking, payment terms and cancellation conditions are Nomadict's — you'll find them on their page.
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Prices, dates and availability shown here are taken from Nomadict's own listing and are given for orientation only — they can change at any time. Whatever Nomadict states on their page applies. No booking is concluded on this website.
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Questions
Gear, fitness, weather, moneyWill we see the northern lights?
Four winters running, every group has — on more than one night. Nobody can promise it, and anybody who does is selling something. What I can promise is that we go out when the odds are there, even at one in the morning.
What should I bring?
A camera you know how to use — full frame is ideal, but any DSLR or mirrorless body works.
- A wide zoom and a telephoto (24–70 and 70–200 cover almost everything)
- A tripod that holds in wind, not the lightest one you own
- Spare batteries and a fast charger — cold eats batteries
- Head torch with a red mode, so you don't blind the person next to you
- Laptop or tablet, card reader, and DaVinci Resolve (the free version is enough)
- Filters if you have them; a drone if you fly one — you are responsible for registration, insurance and licence
Plus: proper winter clothing, waterproof boots with grip, spikes for ice, and warmer gloves than you think.
How fit do I need to be?
Moderate walking on snow and ice, one short hike if conditions allow. Cold is the bigger factor, not distance.
Is it suitable for beginners?
If you are ambitious about it, yes — night photography has a steep start, which is exactly why it helps to learn it with someone standing next to you. Professionals are just as welcome; several of the people on past tours shoot for a living and came for one particular skill.
Can my partner come along?
Only if you already take them on long photo trips and it works — meaning they don't hold the group up on a single day. This is not a holiday with photography in it. We are out before sunrise, we wait, we stay when it gets uncomfortable, and the middle of the day goes on files rather than sightseeing. Anyone who is fine with that is welcome; anyone who isn't will have a miserable week and will make it harder for everyone else. Talk to the operator about the price for a non-shooting place.
Who do I actually book with?
Nomadict. They take the payment, hold the contract and organise lodge, transfers and insurance.
Can I book both weeks?
Yes, and several people have. Week one runs from 20 to 27 February with the same rhythm. Two weeks in Lofoten is not twice the same trip — the weather is never the same, and the aurora certainly isn't.
This tour runs with me. Nomadict pays me for that, organises and sells the trip, holds the contract with you, takes the booking and payment and is responsible for travel, accommodation and insurance. What exactly I contribute is arranged with the operator and differs from trip to trip. I am not a tour operator or a travel agent, I do not take bookings or payments, and no contract comes into being through this website. All statements about dates, prices, places and services are drawn from the operator's published information and are given without warranty — please check the operator's page before booking.
Operator: Nomadict — Alejandro Blanco Canelos, Calle Ministro Luis Mayans 53, d. 9, 46009 Valencia, Spain · nomadictig@gmail.com · nomadict.org