Overview

Lapland in winter is like nowhere else. Quiet, remote, and shaped by snow and light. This 5-day photo tour is about getting you to some of the most beautiful and atmospheric locations in northern Finland. From snow-covered forests to open fells and frozen lakes, we’ll explore places that offer real potential for strong, unique images.

We’ll return to selected spots as conditions change, giving you the chance to see and photograph them in different light and weather.

Group size is small, so there’s space for flexibility, personal feedback, and plenty of time in the field. If you’re looking for a chance to focus on your photography in a truly special landscape, this tour is for you.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival

We meet at Rovaniemi Airport around lunchtime. Transfer to Goiglo Hotel near Kuusamo. After check-in and briefing, we begin our journey with low-light photography and, if weather permits, breathtaking Arctic night skies.

Days 2–4 – Exploration & Editing

Each day begins with breakfast and early photography sessions. We shoot in 2-hour shifts (6–8 hours/day) with warm-up breaks. Between sessions, we offer seminars in post-processing. Bring a laptop if possible.

Day 5 – Final Shoot & Departure

Morning photography followed by transfer to the airport. The schedule will be adapted to your flight time to maximize time in the field.

What's Included

Pre-Tour Zoom Meeting (gear prep, Q&A)
Guiding from Philip Slotte & Mattias Sjölund
Private room at Goiglo Hotel
Daily breakfast
Post-Processing Seminars
1-Hour Individual Session (during or after trip)
Free Print of your best photo (max 30x40cm)
Image Review & Group Critique (via Zoom, post-trip)

Tour Info

Price: Approx. €2,200 per person

Participants: Min. 6 / Max. 7

Not Included: Flights to Rovaniemi, lunches/dinners/snacks

What to Pack

Base layers (merino wool)
Insulated mid-layers
Heavy down parka & winter trousers
Warm boots, gloves, balaclava, heat packs
Full packing list provided before departure

Travel & Visas

The trip starts and ends in Finland, at a meeting point near Rovaniemi (airport or train station). This will be confirmed 4–6 months before departure.

About the Guides

Philip Slotte

Philip Slotte is a landscape and travel photographer from Stockholm. His interest in photography started at the age of 16 when he received his first camera from his parents. Since then he has spent a lot of time in nature to develop his photography.

His passion for landscape photography is based on constantly evolving and exploring new places. With over 13 years of experience in photography, travel and adventure, he has visited many of Europe's most beautiful landscapes.

His photographic style focuses on creating natural yet dreamlike images, working extensively with light and composition to capture the mood of a place.

Mattias Sjölund

Mattias Sjölund, landscape photographer and guide, is also the founder of Foto Magica. Mattias became seriously interested in photography in 2013. The connection to nature and landscapes was immediate and obvious as several of the elements Mattias appreciates are found there. Mattias categorizes himself primarily as a photographer with a strong attraction to the simple and stripped down and prefers to work with telephoto.

In 2017 Mattias started Foto Magica, initially as his own creative platform for his own writing and photography but already in 2018 produced his first adventure. He has been published in On-Landscape Magazine (featured photographer 2023) and with several articles in, for example, Kamera & Bild and Fotosidan and distinguished himself as a winner of the ND-Awards 2022 in the Fine Art Landscape category.

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