Bears Wolves and Eagles
Unparalleled Wildlife Photography in Finland
– Capture Bears, Wolves, Eagles & Elusive Wolverines with Autumn Colours
Finland is a premier destination for wildlife photography, offering unique opportunities to capture stunning images of wild Bears, majestic Eagles, powerful Owls, elusive Wolverines, and formidable Wolves in their natural habitat.
This breathtaking wilderness also provides the perfect backdrop for photographing Goshawks, Sparrowhawks, and other awe-inspiring predators.
In collaboration with renowned wildlife photographers Jari and Kasia Peltomäki of Finnature, we offer exclusive wildlife photography workshops in Finland, designed for photographers of all levels. Whether you're a seasoned professional or an aspiring photographer, our workshops provide expert guidance on camera settings, composition, and techniques to ensure you get the best shots of these extraordinary creatures.
Experience Close Encounters Without Disturbance
Using specialized heated hides, you'll have close, unobstructed views of these fascinating predators in their natural environment. With patience and expert guidance, you may even capture the rare sight of a Wolverine, one of Europe’s most elusive mammals. Wolves often make an appearance, and our setups are ideal for photographing powerful Bears as they roam the pristine wilderness.
Master Your Wildlife Photography Skills
Throughout the workshop, you’ll receive in-depth camera training to refine your skills in low-light shooting, fast-action photography, and composing striking wildlife portraits. Whether capturing a Golden Eagle in flight, a Bear against the backdrop of the Finnish forest, or a Wolf on the prowl, our expert-led sessions ensure you make the most of every wildlife encounter.
Bonus: Aurora Borealis Photography
As an added bonus, Finland's remote locations often offer a chance to witness and photograph the incredible Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis). On our last trip, we were fortunate to experience this dazzling spectacle—a breathtaking addition to an already unforgettable wildlife photography adventure.
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime photography expedition in Finland, where you’ll refine your wildlife photography skills and capture stunning images of some of the most iconic and elusive species in the wild.
On our last trip, we were fortunate to see incredible aurora too - see the bottom picture.
Holiday Dates
19-25th September 2025. 4-6 people. Now longer! £3995 Deposit: £395 on booking. 5 places available.
Itinerary
(may subject to slight changes of order)
19 Sep – Arrival to Oulu airport, accommodation at Villa Finnature for 3 nights
20 Sep – Day session at the hide for Golden Eagle + Sparrow Hawk
21 Sep – Day session at the hide for Golden Eagle + Sparrow Hawk
22 Sep – Drive to East / 3,5 hours. Evening session at Brown Bear hide
23 Sep – Morning landscape session, afternoon session at Wolf hide
24 Sep – Wolverine Hide
25th September Slow start. Drive to Oulu airport for departure, 4 hours with lunch on the way
Bear Wolf and Raven by Nick Wilcox-Brown
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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 from +15 to -10 C outdoors, you will be warm and comfortable at all times.
Included in your holiday
- Comfortable warm full board accommodation (no single supplement) with great food
- 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
Golden Eagle at Dusk by Nick Wilcox-Brown
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.
Aurora borealis reflected in Lake Kuikka behind our accomodation for Bears and Wolves
See the Gallery from this workshop
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
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