Question 1

Trip details & CoWork

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Lapland Aurora & Photo Retreat Dates: 05 - 09 October 2022 Duration: 5 days Group: 6 to 8 travelers
Price & Inclusions: 775€ per person + food + get there (see "how to get there" below), includes a comfortable accommodation, outdoor activities for all levels (material excluded), photo course and practice for all levels and a bunch of fun and interesting people. We will mostly cook home and share the cost of common food. ​ Accommodation: Situated in the scenic Lofoten Islands or Lyngen Alps, shared rooms. 
Activities: Northern Lights hunting, fjord walks and jogs, scenic drives, local villages and fishermen, sunset photoshoots  Photo course: Tailored to individual needs, whether beginner or advanced, crash foundations session, landscape, wildlife, portrait and night photography tips and workflow and post-processing talks

Question 2

Why Life Instants?

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- Safe & Small groups (3 to 8)
- Connect with local people
- Flexible travel: feel free
- Far off the beaten tracks
- Crash Photography course for all levels
- Responsible & Authentic experiences
- Transparent & Fair pricing
- International open minded crowd
- Have an Impact, leave no trace

Question 3

Who's joining?

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The best part of the travel is meeting fun and interesting people coming from all over the world. People ready to share and explore. People you will probably keep in touch with after the trip.   That’s why we pay special attention at the selection process to ensure teams have similar interests and affinities. Thus, previous to the travel experience, we shortly interview applicants to build teams and make the best experience for you. Don’t worry, it’s really easy ;)

Question 4

How to get there?

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You need to book your flights to Tromsø or Narvik according to the dates and meeting point. We recommend to rent a car for increased flexibility and activity choice. Please let us know if you would like to share your car with other travelers or if you rather join an existing one.

Question 5

FAQs

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I’m a beginner in photography. Can I join? Absolutely! This is about meeting interesting people and exploring places through a new lens. Beginner or pro, it doesn’t matter. The only requirement is to be motivated and interested in photography. Check my Instagram  to find out more about my pictures.   I like to be flexible. Is this for me? Good news, this is not an organized tour. I have been to this destination before and the suggested location allows us to make the most of our days. I will be giving you options constantly and you are free to decide what you do every day.   I'm excited! How can I join now? Easy! Fill in the quick form below and we will have a short conversation. We take selection very seriously to build international teams which have similar interests and affinities so you get the best experience!

Question 6

Who am I?

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Hello! I’m Ray Vüilsen and I share my travel and photography skills with small groups (3-8 international participants) far off the beaten tracks. We go to the most beautiful regions in the world, while you get a crash photography course for all levels (visit my Instagram).   I like authentic experiences to understand local culture and to learn and exchange with them. I like to be creative, to deal with the unexpected and have fun with it. Together we explore secret natural locations away from tourists and we enjoy and are grateful for this privilege. We care for the environment and the development of local communities. We meet extraordinary local people and take unbeaten paths. We share and learn. We live.

Question 7

Philosophy

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My concept of travelling is far away from the classical one. It’s much more close to how friends (good friends!) would travel: I have a plan and I suggest many options for activities, accommodation and restaurants, but you choose and make the decisions. This makes each trip a different and unique experience.   As you guessed, photography is an awesome tool to make this experience even more powerful! All through the travel, I’m going to teach you how to make amazing photos and create meaningful stories, no matter how experienced you are or how expensive is your camera. From a luminous sunset to a colorful chameleon, from an inspiring portrait to a shooting star. And trust me, this destination is a good place to fall in love with photography...   In the last 10 years, I have explored with groups of 3 to 8 people really cool places such as Peru, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, the Caribbean, Lapland, Brazil and Greece... and many others! I love meeting different people to have a good time together and enjoy life. And I also care about where we go and who we meet, looking for an impact but leaving no trace.

Question 8

Travelers say...

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Diana P., Romania – "Much more than a trip or a photo workshop! Life Instants is a holistic experience of discovering new places and people, living adventures, and learning how to capture what you see and feel with your camera. Will definitely do it again and again!"   Diego A., Switzerland – "Great trip to Lofoten. Amazing mountain skiing excursions adapted to our level, astonishing views and great pics thanks to Ray's advice. But that wasn't all: we shared at night laughs, fun experiences and good vibes with the group while we ate probably the best cod I have ever tasted."   Cynthia W., Germany – "In the spirit of trying to reconnect with the craft, I signed up for a photography trip to Sri Lanka, led by Ray Vüilsen! And it was absolutely amazing! If you're looking for a way to re-engage with photography, start from scratch, or just travel with a bunch of fun people, check out Life Instants - Travel & Photography for incredible independent travel (...)"

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Lapland Aurora

05 - 09 October 2022

775€ pp
+ food + get there

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Lapland Aurora

05 - 09 October 2022

775€ pp + food + get there

Book now

775€ pp
+ food + get there