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Wilderness Photography

  • Course length: All year
  • Start-up date: 22.08.2026
  • Price: from NOK 155 430,-
  • Foundation:
    Christian
    The Christian folk high schools are built on Christian values. They are owned by, or associated with, Christian organizations or denominations. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Environmental certification:
    Fairtrade
  • Location: Alta
  • Study tour for the course: Island, FotoWorkshop Varanger, Australia & New Zealand, Barbados – Surf, Natur og Karibisk Magi! eller Finnmark vintereventyr
  • Study tour for the school: Whalesafari, Opplev Øst-Finnmark, Finnmarksløpet, Ditt eget eventyr

Dream of wild nature and northern lights? Photograph the cream of northern nature, Iceland's vulcanic landscape, Varanger, Coastal bird colonies, puffins, eagles. Long trip to Australia / New Zealand.

Finnmark is full of dramatic nature and landscapes just waiting for you! Magical Seiland NP with high peaks and glaciers. Bird mountains with a large collection of puffins and migratory birds of all shapes and sizes. Coastal excursions and gourmet sea food. Intense autumn foliage on the tundra and as many northern lights tours as possible. Add to that companionship. Group inspirations, and lots of  info/training in outdoor photography. All this included in the Alta Folkehøgskole Photo course.

Bird photography

Whale watching

Iceland

Australia / New Zealand

Camo blinds

Grouse photo hunt

Personal project

Drones

Timelapse

Landscape

Studio/portrait

Exhibit

Sea and fresh water GoPro fishing

Tundra excursions and fall foliage

Gourmet food

Paddling Alta river

Ski instruction/mountaineering

Avalanche awareness

Snow caves

Ice fishing

Northern lights

Quality time around the fire

Iceclimbing

Map, compass, and GPS

Coastal culture/fishing villages

Varanger/ boatlife

 

Class trips:

Iceland.

The major trip for the photo course goes to an eldorado of contrast, Iceland. April, and springtime on Iceland is prime time for bird life as the seasons change and the weather warms.

Varanger peninsula.

Photographing the most exotic polar birds from floating hides in Norways most tuff and rugged landscape.

Alta school is perfectly located for all outdoor activities, under pine forests at the foot of mount Skoddevarre, and walking distance of the Alta river. There are lakes, climbing areas, and ski terrain. Click into skis right out the dorm door. Alta river runs north from Sautso, northern Europe's biggest river canyon. There are lush valleys, long fjords, steep peaks, and glaciers between the southern Finnmark tundra and northern Finnmark alps.

Good food and fellowship! Nothing like coming home to great food prepared by passionate cooks after outdoor activities! The dorms with shared kitchen and living spaces. This fellowship is like glue center of social interaction and lifelong friendship.

  • Main course is about 85 days, 2 to 7 days per week, mostly outdoors.
  • Electives are divided over 4 periods. You choose electives on arrival in august. With electives, you can try new activities or go deeper into things that interest you most..
  • Group activities and excursions: Get to know Alta school/area. First aid course, solidarity project, skiing, Sami seminar, Easter activities and other school excursions complete the school year.

Our values:

You'll get a lot of outdoor time, test your limits, and learn to love nature. Around the fire, we're all equal, and can exchange ideas and beliefs with respect for each other. We are a christian school with an open and including fellowship with room for everyone regardless beliefs.

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