Red-throated Diver by Lauri Mantere / Finnature
Photographing Divers in the Arctic Summer
Diver (Loon) photography workshop in Finland
Capture Stunning Diver Photographs in Finland – an exclusive Bird Photography Workshop
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to photograph Divers (Loons) in Finland—one of the best locations in the world to observe these elusive waterbirds up close.
Unlike most regions where Loons are difficult to find and photograph, Finland offers prime access to these majestic birds in their natural habitat.
In partnership with renowned wildlife photographers Jari and Kasia Peltomäki of Finnature, we offer an exclusive Diver (Loon) photography workshop designed for bird photography enthusiasts.
Using professional hides, you'll capture intimate and beautiful images of Loons and their young—all the while ensuring a disturbance-free experience.
Join us for an unparalleled bird photography adventure in Finland, where you can hone your skills, witness remarkable wildlife moments, and create stunning images of these iconic birds.
Red-throated Diver by Lauri Mantere / Finnature
Holiday Dates
5-8th August 2025. 4-6 people. £2,595 TBC Deposit: £500 on booking. Single room accomodation with all meals, transport in Finland and guiding included 5 places available.
Itinerary
5th August: Flight and Arrival in Oulu. Early Dinner. Evening session with Divers
6 / 7th August: Morning and Evening sessions with Divers
8th August: Morning session with Divers. Departure.
Red-throated Diver by Lauri Mantere / Finnature
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Red-throated Diver by Lauri Mantere / Finnature
Suitable for photographers with some experience
To get the best from this wildlife photography workshop, you will need some previous experience of using long lenses and a DSLR or mirrorless camera. We will primarily be hide-based and will require a mid-level mirrorless / DSLR camera or better with lenses suitable for high speed and low light photography. A lens with an equivalent focal length of 600mm or more is ideal
We will be present in the hides and in the field with you at all times to provide assistance as required and to ensure you can get the pictures you want. In the evenings,we can offer help with optimising your images to make them look their best.
If you have any questions on cameras or lenses and focal lengths, please call or message us. We are happy to help.
Despite temperatures ranging between 20 and 5 degrees C outdoors, you will be warm and comfortable at all times.
Included in your holiday
- Comfortable warm accommodation (no single supplement) with great food for 3 nights
- use of Finnature's warm and comfortable hides, with guidance or tuition as needed
- tea and coffee + snacks / chocolate during the day
- all transport and guiding
Not Included
- flights from your location to / from Finland
- alcoholic beverages
- personal items
- personal travel insurance
Why book this holiday with us?
Finland is beautiful and very different from other photographic destinations. The birds we see are entirely wild and at one with their unique environment, making for beautiful and unusual pictures.
Jari Peltomaki is acknowledged to be one of the world's finest bird photographers. The hides have been setup with extreme care and attention to detail to ensure that we get the pictures we want.
Nick is an expert photographer and teacher - with 30 years experience as an advertising and editorial photographer, he has proven ability and the knowledge to help even advanced photographers improve their technique, camera settings and presentation of their photographs.
From camera setup to effective gimbal use through to image processing, everyone will take plenty of knowledge away from these trips, together with a set of beautiful pictures.
Much of the holiday is hide-based with no challenging terrain to negotiate.
Sensible outdoor clothing is recommended. We can provide advice on suitable and sensibly priced options.
Red-throated Diver by Lauri Mantere / Finnature
Testimonials
Our trips are built on a passion for wildlife, birds, photography and a great deal of hard work, to ensure the best possible experience. Our guests recognise this and we've had some lovely feedback.
"Finland promised Bears & Wolves it delivered so much more, golden eagles , sparrowhawks & stunning scenery, northern lights, good food & good company.
A fabulous trip with Nick always ready to help get the best shots. A photographers dream.
Would do it all again tomorrow."
SB October 2024
"I wanted to say how much I enjoyed our trip to Finland also to express my gratitude for the help and advice, that started pre trip with regard to kit and fights and extended to camera set up & tips and the expert local and species specific knowledge from our local guide whilst in the hides was a real bonus."
SH October 2024
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Our Wild Photography Workshops and Holidays
Available Dates and Places on our bird and wildlife photography holidays
Spain Birds of Plains and Mountains May 12-17th 2025. 2 Places left
Diver Workshop Divers (Loons) in the Arctic Summer August 5-8th 2025. Places available
Scotland Birds, Wildlife & Scenery. Mountain Hare special August 18th-22nd 2025 . Fully Booked
Finland Autumn Bears and Eagles Sep 19-25th 2025. 5 Places left.
Uganda African Birds and Wildlife Nov 2025. Places remaining
Scotland Birds, Wildlife & Scenery. Mountain Hare special 3rd-7th January 2026 . 3 places
Finland Raptors in Snow Feb-March 2026. Dates TBC 5 places
All our day training and bespoke camera / post-production workshops are available as normal.
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