Hunt’s Photo Adventure: The 2026 Total Eclipse AND The Golden Circle in Iceland

Workshop Description
On August 12th, 2026 the west-end of Iceland will be treated to a spectacular total solar eclipse, the rarest of them all, where the moon perfectly obscures the sun. The path of total shadow (umbra) across the Earth’s surface width of 30-50 miles while the path of partial shadow (penumbra) can reach over 1,000 miles wide attaining a speed of 1,600 miles per hour. In this case, the eclipse will be visible only on the east-end of Iceland for a total of 2 hours and 1 minute.

On this unique, once-in-a-lifetime workshop, we will be discussing and instructing on how to photograph the total solar eclipse, then put our practice to the test by photographing the eclipse from an excellent (currently undisclosed*) location.

In preparation for the workshop, we will make sure you are aware of the proper gear you will need to bring, from filters to cameras and lenses to tripods and more! We will meet online, via a webinar, about a month prior, to discuss more of the specifics and give you a “dry run” of the process. We will maximize our time in the field practicing our “eclipse timing” and spend the day running through the whole setup, including composition, camera settings, when to utilize filters, how to execute bracketing, and more so that you are fully prepared during the eclipse. We will also have time available for post-processing, which is extremely unique to this type of photography.

After the Eclipse, we will also have the added bonus…of touring Iceland, where we will tour and photograph “the Golden Circle”.

This will include Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir Geothermal field and Þingvellir National Park, all of which must-sees for everyone visiting Iceland. Þinvellir was accepted on the World Heritage list for cultural values in 2004 and is part of a fissure zone running through Iceland, being situated on the tectonic plate boundaries of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. This gives us amazing landscapes to photograph!

For many, this will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that you don’t want to miss!!!

Eclipse Time Schedule (shown in local time)

• Sunrise will be at approximately 5:08 am

• Sunset will be at approximately 10:03 pm

• We will have a total of 16 hours and 55 minutes of daylight

• C1 (start of eclipse) is at 4:45:25 pm

• C2 (start of totality) is at 5:46:15 pm

• C3 (end of totality) is at 5:48:03 pm (a total of 1 minute 48 seconds)

• C4 (ending) is at 6:46:15 pm

• Total Duration is 2 hours and 1 minute

*We will be viewing the eclipse from an un-specified location because eclipse locations can become over-crowded if advertised on the internet. We will share that information with you upon registration.

Full Workshop Itinerary

• Day 1- August 10th- Arrival at KEF, airport pickup and transfer to hotel in Reykjavik. We will have a “meet & greet” dinner at the hotel. After dinner you are free to tour and photograph Reykjavik on your own or with a group.

• Day 2- August 11th- Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the Black Church in Búthir, Arnarstapi, and Lóndrangar.

• Day 3- August 12th- Total Eclipse Day!

• Day 4- August 13th- Godafoss Waterfall & Lake Myvatn

• Day 5- August 14th- Dettifoss & Selfoss Waterfalls; Viti & Hverffjall Craters

• Day 6- August 15th- Stuolagil Basalt Canyon & Egilsstaoir

• Day 7- August 16th- East Fjords, Folaldafoss waterfalls, Djupivogur, & Mt. Eystrahorn Seascapes

• Day 8- August 17th- Vatnajokull Glacier, Jokulsarlon, & Fjallsarlon Lagoon

• Day 9- August 18th- Skaftafell Glacier, Dyrolaey, Skogafoss Waterfall, Seljalandsfoss, and Icelandic Horses

• Day 10- August 19th- Last Day! Airport Transfer to KEF

What’s included in the workshop:
• Airport P/U & return, ground transportation while in the field

• Hotel breakfast

• In-field instruction, timing practice and eclipse day instruction

• Iceland experienced workshop leaders

• Image Discussion, Post-Processing, and Review Sessions

What’s not included in the workshop:
• Airfare and/or baggage fees to and from Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

• Lunch & Dinner (breakfast is included at each of the hotels)

• Any activities outside the tour itinerary

• ***Travel insurance (HIGHLY recommended for all travelers)*** Please note that the deposit is non-refundable, but travel insurance can cover this. We strongly encourage it!

Skill Sets: All Levels of Photographers are Welcome
Physical Activity: Low (if you don’t like to hike); Medium (if you like to hike). (One instructor will be taking those who want to hike for one point and another will be staying with those who don’t- the activity level can be whatever you want to make it.)

In this workshop we will cover:

• Eclipse Exposure and Composition

• Eclipse Metering & Bracketing

• Use of ND & Polarizing Filters

• Use of Total Eclipse Filters

• Use of Super-Telephoto Lenses

• Image Processing using Adobe Lightroom

• Composite Development using Adobe Photoshop

• Image Review

• Image Critiquing

Filters!

Hunt’s Photo stocks a variety of sizes for eclipse filters and glasses. We will send out a link for purchasing these in advance of the workshop. If you are interested in purchasing filters in advance of the workshop, you are also welcome to contact us at classes@huntsphoto.com.

Other recommended gear:
• Camera, memory cards, batteries
• Wide angle, standard, and telephoto lenses (If you are looking for a lens to rent, you can rent it from us at rentals.huntsphoto.com!)
• A very sturdy tripod
• Cable release
• Solar Filters (Hunt’s Photo carries a significant collection of filters. We recommend waiting to purchase until we have given more information on what specifically to purchase.)
• Polarizers and Neutral Density filters if you have them

Travel information
You need to fly into Keflavik International Airport (KEF). There will be a bulk pickup of attendees at the airport. If you choose to arrive earlier or stay later, you will need to make your own arrangements for transportation into Reykjavik.

Hotel information
All hotels have been secured for you during the workshop. Due to the sensitive nature of this workshop and the difficulty of securing accommodations, we will not be detailing our itinerary or accommodations to anyone who is not attending this workshop. * We will be viewing the eclipse from an un-specified location because eclipse locations can become over-crowded if advertised on the internet.

Important things to keep in mind:
• Bring clothing you can layer. Temperatures can vary from 50°F to 70°F.

• Bring sunscreen or buy it in Reykjavik at CVS.

• We will be using Arctic Exposure Super-SUVs for the entirety this workshop

Payments
A non-refundable reservation fee of $2500 is required upon sign-up to secure a spot. The total cost of the trip is $7995, double occupancy. (Add $1,000 for single occupancy.)  Please note that the reservation fee and payments on this workshop is non-refundable. Please make sure to purchase insurance in case you need to cancel your trip. (You can purchase trip insurance from numerous insurance companies– Allianz, AAA, and more.)
The remaining balance is due 120-days prior to the workshop and can be made on this page.