I have just returned from Spain where I joined the “Between Lava and Stars” phototrip to Tenerife hosted by Christian Hoiberg and Giulio Cobianchi. Fantastic!! I’ve been on other photography workshops where I’ve come away feeling like I haven’t learnt anything, not so with Christian and Giulio. This was my first time doing astrophotography and the guys were patient and knowledgeable – they didn’t do it for me, but coached me in scouting for the best compositions, camera set-up, focusing in the dark, both foreground and for the stars, and the all important processing workflow. We had a great group, shot lots of varied subjects (not just the milky way), had fun, and I’ve come away from the trip with not just great images but with a solid foundation of knowledge I can build on. Thank you, Christian and Giulio. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend any of their tours that interest you and I’m keen to explore more of them myself!

Having recently returned from a photography workshop tour of the Lofoten Islands with Chris Hoiberg of www.capturelandscapes.com, I can highly recommend joining one of Chris’s photography tours to be inspired and deepen your photography skills. Not only will the tours be undertaken in beautiful landscapes but Chris will work with you individually to guide you with achieving next level images. Being with Chris reminded me how much I need to learn and has really inspired me to tackle my photographic limitations. During the tour, we also looked at post processing skills with Chris which can be hard to grasp but he manages to simplify it. A memorable trip.

In September 2023, I participated in my first Lofoten tour, guided by Christian Hoiberg. This was my first time visiting Norway and it was beyond anything I ever anticipated. We had a very well planned out tour with a flexible itinerary, but wow, were we blessed with such incredible weather throughout the week. Our tour group was a perfect blend of personalities and Christian was a terrific guide. I couldn't have asked for a more knowledgeable guide for this trip, both in his helpful photography and editing expertise as well as leading us forth on the rugged terrain that would situate us in the most optimal shooting locations. Because of his outgoing and friendly disposition, he is an exceptional conversationalist, informing us on all things culturally Norwegian. Christian's skills in timing every location perfectly and modifying the tour to accomedate weather made this one of the best photography tours I have participated in. I feel we made the most of this trip, filling the entire tour with unique excursions, adventure, excitement and not to mention, 2 aurora sightings! This photo tour was something special and an especially unforgettable experience. Much gratitude to Christian for providing us with the adventure of a lifetime. The question is, where will he take us next?