Calling all female photographers - Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!
Join photographers Emily Endean and Angela Nicholson for an 8-day immersive photography retreat set in stunning landscapes, combining expert tuition with the support of a like-minded women’s community.
Join renowned photographers Emily Endean and Angela Nicholson, founder of the SheClicks community, for an unforgettable winter photography adventure in the Lofoten Islands of Norway. This immersive experience is designed to help you develop your photography while exploring one of the most dramatic and beautiful landscapes in the Arctic.
Over the course of the trip we’ll explore the spectacular islands of Lofoten, where jagged mountains rise straight from the sea and colourful fishing villages sit along deep fjords. From sweeping beaches and rugged coastlines to traditional rorbuer cabins and snow-dusted peaks, there will be endless opportunities to capture the unique beauty of this remarkable region.
November is a wonderful time to visit, when soft Arctic light and the first hints of winter create atmospheric conditions for photography. With luck, we’ll also have the chance to photograph the magical Northern Lights dancing above the mountains and fjords.
Throughout the journey, Emily and Angela will be on hand to share guidance, tips and creative inspiration to help you grow your confidence and develop your own photographic style.
This trip is about more than just photography. It’s about exploring extraordinary landscapes, sharing experiences, and enjoying the camaraderie of a group of women who all share a passion for capturing the world through a lens.
All levels are welcome — just bring your camera, your curiosity, and your sense of adventure.
• Iconic Coastal Landscapes
Lofoten is one of the most photogenic places in the world, where dramatic peaks rise straight from the sea and colourful fishing villages sit along deep fjords. From sweeping white-sand beaches and rugged coastlines to traditional rorbuer cabins and picturesque harbours, the islands offer endless opportunities to capture striking and unique compositions.
• Arctic Light & Northern Skies
In November, the Lofoten Islands are bathed in the soft, atmospheric light of the Arctic winter. With short days and long twilight hours, photographers are treated to beautiful sunrise and sunset colours that linger across the sky. As darkness falls, there’s also the chance to witness and photograph the magical Northern Lights dancing above the mountains and fjords.
• Expert Guidance
Hosted by Emily Endean and Angela Nicholson from SheClicks, this trip is more than just a tour—it’s a hands-on learning experience led by two inspiring photographers who are passionate about sharing their knowledge. With their guidance, participants will gain confidence behind the lens, explore creative techniques, and connect with a supportive community of like-minded women.
Over eight days we’ll explore the spectacular landscapes of the Lofoten Islands, one of the most photogenic regions in the Arctic. From dramatic mountain peaks rising straight from the sea to colourful fishing villages, sweeping beaches and rugged coastlines, each day offers new scenes and perspectives to photograph.
Our journey will take us across different parts of the islands, allowing us to capture a variety of locations including picturesque harbours, traditional rorbuer cabins, windswept beaches and striking fjord landscapes. November brings beautiful, atmospheric light and the exciting possibility of photographing the Northern Lights above the mountains and sea.
With Emily and Angela on hand throughout the trip, you’ll receive guidance, encouragement and practical tips to help you develop your photography while making the most of each location.
Alongside the photography, this experience is also about connection, creativity and shared moments in an inspiring setting; spending time with a group of like-minded women who share a passion for photography and exploring extraordinary places.
Act Fast – This trip has only 14 spots, ensuring a personalised and intimate experience. We urge you to book soon to secure your place on these incredible adventures and avoid missing out.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Arrival in Leknes & Sunset Photography
Day 2: Reine & the Moskenesøy Coast
Day 3: Flakstadøya Beaches & Coastal Landscapes
Day 4: Hidden Locations of Western Lofoten
Day 5: Journey to Central Lofoten
Day 6: Uttakleiv & Haukland Beaches
Day 7: Exploring Vestvågøy
Day 8: Depart Leknes
• Location: Norway - Western & Central Loftofen
• Date: 10th - 17th November 2026
• Accommodation: 8 Days / 7 Night in traditional rorbuer accommodation, private room with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities
• Trip type: Photography, workshop, landscape, culture, nature, female-led
• Group Size: 7-14
Travel Insurance should be purchased NOW to cover your trip.
Do not delay purchasing your travel insurance, even if your trip departure is a year away.
Your travel insurance should be IN ADDITION TO your credit card or health insurance.
We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurnace that covers you for ACTS OF GOD or WAR
PLEASE NOTE: If you need to cancel your trip due to flight price increases we will not be able to offer any refund.
Group airport transfers on arrival and departure when arriving within the specified times
On twin share basis
Our expert local driver/guide throughout the trip
All meals as outlined in the itinerary
Expert tips and guidance from Emily & Angela
8 days exploring Norway led by our expert local driver/guide
All park admissions and entrance fees
Pre-departure support
24hr on-site support from our team
International flights from your country of origin to the start destination
Any extra trips, visits or activities NOT outlined in the itinerary
Any extra nights if you're staying on after the itinerary
Any extra food, meals or snacks NOT outlined in the itinerary
Extra drinks & beverages NOT outlined in the itinerary
Personal spending money & Tips for guide/driver, not mandatory, but welcomed
Travel & Equipment Insurance (compulsory)
Free tourist visa for UK residents
Arrival
On the 10th November 2026 book your flight to arrive before 12 noon.
Airport: Leknes Airport (LKN)
If you arrive into Leknes before 12:00 noon on the start date, you will be met on arrival and transferred to join the group.
Departure
On the 17th of November 2026, your departure flight should be after 14:00. Departure airport transfers are included if your leaves after 14:00 on the 17th November 2026.
We will provide recommended flight options once the trip is confirmed to run, to help ensure smooth and timely connections.
If you are unable to take the recommended flight, you may choose to arrive the day before and arrange an additional night of accommodation independently.
Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed this trip has met the minimum numbers and is going ahead.
Founder of SheClicks, camera reviewer, cake connoisseur and enthusiastic encourager of getting your knees muddy in pursuit of the perfect shot.
Angela is the driving force behind SheClicks, our community of female photographers who are always up for a creative challenge – and possibly a slice of cake. With a career that’s included writing for Amateur Photographer, Digital Camera, PhotoPlus and more camera reviews than you can shake a tripod at, she knows her way around photographic kit – but this trip is all about you taking the pictures.
Co-leading with the brilliant Emily Endean, Angela will be on hand to offer advice, encouragement and the occasional nudge towards a stream if the reflection is just right. She’ll have a camera or two with her, mostly to document your Norweigen adventures but her main job is to help you make the most of yours.
Angela started SheClicks in 2018 to create a welcoming space for women at all stages of their photography journey – from phone snappers to full-frame fanatics – and it’s grown into a thriving community of over 15,000 members. She’s passionate about helping people build confidence with their cameras, express themselves creatively and avoid the trap of thinking photography has to be done a certain way.
When she’s not leading photography trips, recording the SheClicks podcast or testing the latest gear, Angela lives in Oxfordshire with her partner and their particularly pampered border terrier. She’s a fan of long exposures, wide-angle lenses and pretty much any excuse to be near the coast – and if you want to win her over, a well-made almond slice will do the trick.
So if you're unsure about your settings, wondering which lens to use or debating whether it's worth kneeling in icy water for that perfect composition... Angela’s here to help. (And the answer is probably yes.)
Let’s explore Norway together and create some unforgettable images – and maybe get our feet a bit wet in the process.
Photographer, storyteller, wave-chaser and early morning light enthusiast (yes, she actually likes mornings).
Emily is co-leading the SheClicks Norway trip and if anyone can make crawling out of a warm bed to photograph a freezing sunrise sound like a good idea, it’s her. She’s a former Fujifilm X Photographer (Ambassador), an award-winning landscape and seascape shooter and someone who sees beauty in moody skies, crashing waves and wet socks.
Her photography journey began with an old film camera and some impressively blurry childhood snaps. Things got a bit more serious in 2012 when she set up Emily Endean Photography alongside a day job, and in 2022 she made the leap to full-time photographer life. That same year she, her wife and their collection of pets hit the road in a classic Hymer van and haven’t stopped adventuring since.
Emily is completely obsessed with the outdoors. She’s happiest knee-deep in sea foam, chasing light across a windswept coastline or photographing ripples so close-up you start to wonder if you’ve shrunk. Her images are packed with atmosphere and feeling, and she’s got a real knack for helping others capture the emotion in a scene too.
She’s been published in Amateur Photographer, Digital Camera and Outdoor Photography, and her work has picked up awards from the British Photography Awards, Landscape Photographer of the Year, Garden Photographer of the Year and the Guild of Photographers. She also runs workshops and tours, writes beautifully about photography and somehow finds time to make YouTube videos from her travels.
On this trip, Emily will be the one encouraging you to try a new technique, go a little wider, shoot a little lower or embrace the drizzle in the name of good light. She’s relaxed, down to earth and always up for helping you push your creativity – especially if there’s coffee involved.
Emily’s dream superpower? The ability to summon perfect light or dramatic skies at will. Her favourite baked good? A vegan sausage roll from her local café. Her general outlook on life? If you’re cold and slightly damp but grinning because you got the shot, then you’re doing it right.
So grab your camera and a decent pair of boots – Noway is calling and Emily’s ready to explore it with you.
Tuesday 10th November 2026
You’ll be met on arrival at Leknes airport and transferred to the western side of the islands.
As we make our way west through the dramatic landscapes of Lofoten, we’ll stop along the way to photograph some of the region’s beautiful beaches and coastal scenery before reaching our base for the first part of the trip.
Our accommodation will be in traditional rorbuer cabins on the picturesque island of Sakrisøy, one of the most iconic locations in Lofoten.
If the skies are clear, we’ll head out again later in the evening in search of our first opportunity to photograph the Northern Lights.
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodation: Private room in the Eliassen Rorbuer Cabins, Western Lofoten
Wednesday 11th November 2026
An early start takes us to the charming fishing village of Reine, widely considered one of the most beautiful locations in Norway. Here we’ll photograph the colourful cabins and dramatic fjord scenery beneath the towering peak of Olstind.
Throughout the day we will explore the surrounding coastline of Moskenesøy, seeking out rugged coastal viewpoints and powerful seascapes where waves crash against dark rocks.
In the evening we travel to the village of Å, the final settlement at the end of the Lofoten road, where the sun often sets behind distant mountains across the sea.
If conditions are favourable, we will also head out after dark to photograph the aurora borealis dancing above the Arctic landscape.
Accommodation: Private room in the Eliassen Rorbuer Cabins, Western Lofoten
Thursday 12th November 2026
Today we explore the wild and windswept landscapes of Flakstadøya, home to some of the most beautiful beaches in Lofoten.
One of the highlights is Skagsanden Beach, famous for its patterns of black sand and reflections that create wonderful foregrounds for long-exposure photography.
We’ll also visit several lesser-known locations along the coast, capturing dramatic winter seascapes framed by jagged mountain peaks.
As always, our schedule remains flexible so we can make the most of the best available light.
Accommodation: Private room in the Eliassen Rorbuer Cabins, Western Lofoten
Friday 13th November 2026
With a wealth of spectacular scenery nearby, today is dedicated to exploring more of the western Lofoten islands.
We may return to favourite locations in different light, or visit additional beaches such as Myrland and Storsandnes, both offering striking coastal compositions and sweeping views across the Arctic Ocean.
In the evening we once again keep watch for the Northern Lights, which often appear above the fjords and mountains surrounding our accommodation.
Accommodation: Private room in the Eliassen Rorbuer Cabins, Western Lofoten
Saturday 14th November 2026
Today we leave our base on Sakrisøy and travel east across the islands to the town of Leknes, located in the centre of Lofoten.
Along the way we will stop at several scenic viewpoints and villages, capturing more of the distinctive landscapes that make the islands such a favourite among photographers.
Our new base gives us easy access to some of the most spectacular beaches in Lofoten, which we will begin exploring this afternoon and evening.
Accommodation: Private room in the Lofoten Bascamp Rorbuer Cabins, Central Lofoten
Sunday 15th November 2026
The beaches of Uttakleiv and Haukland are among the most photographed locations in the islands, with white sand, turquoise water and dramatic mountain backdrops.
If winter conditions allow, we may find these landscapes dusted with fresh snow, creating striking contrasts between the sea, sand and mountains.
Short walks will take us to scenic viewpoints and hidden corners of the coastline, offering a variety of compositions and perspectives.
After sunset we once again look to the skies in search of the Northern Lights.
Accommodation: Private room in the Lofoten Bascamp Rorbuer Cabins, Central Lofoten
Monday 16th November 2026
Our final full day is spent exploring the island of Vestvågøy, where a network of beaches, coastal viewpoints and quiet villages provide endless photographic opportunities.
Depending on the weather and light conditions, we may revisit favourite locations or seek out new viewpoints recommended by our local guides.
This final evening offers one last chance to photograph the magical aurora borealis above the Arctic landscape.
Meals Included: Dinner
Accommodation: Private room in the Lofoten Bascamp Rorbuer Cabins, Central Lofoten
Tuesday 17th November 2026
Our adventure draws to a close today and it's time to say goodbye! You'll be transferred back to Leknes airport ready for your departure flights.
Safe Travels!
Meals are not included as part of the workshop, allowing flexibility depending on the group’s preference.
An arrival dinner on the first evening and a farewell dinner on the final night are included.
Breakfasts
Our accommodation in traditional rorbuer cabins includes kitchen facilities. Breakfast will typically be self-catered, with stops at local supermarkets during the trip so you can purchase your own supplies.
Lunches
Lunches will be taken on the go, usually at cafes or bakeries as we travel between locations.
Dinners
Evening meals are flexible and will depend on the group. There will be opportunieis to dine in local restaurants or prepare simple meals in the cabins.
Extra Budget
We recommend a budget of around £600 for meals, drinks and souvenirs
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