SENJA Midnight Sun Photography Tour & Workshop

Yes. We do not require a minimum number of participants, so the tour will go ahead even if the group is smaller than expected. For small hiking tours such as Patagonia, which are limited to six participants, last-minute cancellations may simply result in an even smaller and more personal group.

A tour would only be cancelled in exceptional circumstances, such as a serious geopolitical situation that makes it impossible to operate safely. Otherwise, you can book with confidence, knowing the tour will take place on the scheduled dates.

In July, temperatures in Senja typically range from lows of around 8°C (46°F) to highs of 15°C (59°F). The weather can change quickly, so bring plenty of layers, including T-shirts, a warm mid-layer, a thin down jacket and a waterproof rain jacket. Please see the full kit list for more information.

During the Senja Tour, we’ll hike to our base camps and out to viewpoints above the fjords. A good level of fitness is recommended, and you should be comfortable hiking around 10 km / 6 mi on mostly flat terrain with a medium backpack.

You can find the exact distances and elevation differences for each hike in the complete tour PDF.

Yes, drone photography is possible at selected locations during the Senja Tour, weather and local restrictions permitting. You must follow Norwegian regulations, including operator registration, maintaining visual contact and staying below 120 metres.

Before each shoot, Max will brief the group on the location, possible compositions, weather conditions, and the gear and clothing to bring. Once there, you can explore independently or follow Max’s guidance as he shares composition ideas and helps with camera settings, focus stacking and other techniques.

Because we’ll be camping beneath the midnight sun, our shooting and sleeping times will remain flexible and depend on the light and weather. We’ll always make sure everyone has enough time to catch up on sleep between sessions. Since it never becomes completely dark, a comfortable sleeping mask is essential.

Yes, we plan to visit all the locations listed in the itinerary, along with several additional viewpoints, but Max will adjust the exact schedule based on the weather and light to give us the best photographic opportunities.

Senja’s locations can look completely different depending on the cloud cover, wind, visibility and midnight sun. Some viewpoints are at their best beneath dramatic skies, while others need clear conditions to reveal the mountains and fjords. With extensive experience photographing Senja, Max knows how to read the forecasts and choose the right location for the conditions each day.

Your most important lens will be a wide-angle, ideally covering somewhere between 10mm and 20mm. An ultra-wide lens in the 10–12mm range can be useful for dramatic foregrounds, but a 14mm or 16mm lens as your widest option will also work perfectly.

Your second choice should be a telephoto lens covering approximately 70–150mm, which is ideal for isolating distant mountain peaks and capturing details across the fjords.

You are also welcome to bring a drone for aerial photography.