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Photo/Adventure (Spring)

  • Course length: Halvår — vår
  • Start-up date: 06.01.2026
  • Course teaching amount: 16 hours/week
  • Price: from NOK 73 930,-
  • Foundation:
    Liberal
    The liberal folk high schools are built on values that are not based on one particular belief. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian, vegan
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Environmental certification:
    MiljøfyrtårnFairtrade
  • Location: Elverum
  • Study tour: Interrail: Split (Kroatia) til Berlin (Tyskland), Lofoten

Get spectacular experiences – from surfing in Lofoten to Europe’s big cities. Learn professional photo techniques that take your photos and films to new heights!

Do you want to become a better photographer?

On our photography program you’ll learn professional techniques to capture the northern lights, stars, studio portraits, and action sports. You’ll pick up tricks to make your photos more engaging and know what to look for on location. We use natural light, flashes, and LED lights, and you’ll be trained in lighting setups for the best results.

Modern editing
You get the full Adobe package and learn Photoshop, Lightroom, and Camera RAW – from classic techniques to the latest AI features. You’ll also create presets and effects that stand out.

Photos and film
A good photographer delivers both. During the year we work on several film projects, editing in DaVinci Resolve – the industry’s leading software.

Analog magic
In our darkroom you’ll develop your own black-and-white photos. We have cameras and film for you.

Experiences that inspire
You’ll wakeboard, sleep in hammocks, fly drones, ski or snowboard in Trysil, and even join a TV recording in Oslo. We surf in Lofoten, chase the northern lights, meet sea eagles, explore big cities, and visit exhibitions. These adventures give you skills, confidence, and memories for life.

Projects and topics include: camera technique, composition, lighting, editing and manipulation, analog photography, travel photo and film, street and landscape, AI in photography, portraits, food, stars and northern lights, timelapse, stop motion, film production, and exhibitions.

A year without grade pressure

At Elverum folkehøgskole you will get the oportunity to develop as a person, challenge yourself and your values, and form lasting relations. All without the pressure of grades or exams. Choose a year filled with experiences, new friends, opportunities, and activities around the clock – without the pressure of grades. We offer full-year and half-year courses, and our students are on average 19 years old. Most come from Norway, but many also come from Europe and beyond.

More than 30 electives and plenty of activities

In your main subject you can focus on what you love or try something completely new! You can choose from more than 30 electives, and in addition there are student evenings, concerts, handball matches, and much more. There’s always something to join in on!

Perfect location with both nature and city nearby

The school is close to the town center, with a swimming spot and outdoor areas right outside the door. In summer you can play football and volleyball, and in winter we build a rail park in the yard for skiing and snowboarding. You’ll have access to studios, workshops, a gymnasium, fitness room, and great facilities for both creative and practical subjects.

Teachers who see you

Our teachers are passionate about their subjects and provide close follow-up. You are taken seriously, there is always someone on duty if you need help, and we do our best to make sure you thrive. We have a large and inclusive community, with students from all over Norway and many international students each year.

Good food – adapted to all needs

At the school you’ll get good meals every day, and we have long experience in accommodating gluten-free, vegetarian, and other diets.

All inclusive

Elverum Folk High School is open and inclusive. No grades, no exams—just growth, learning, and new experiences. Everything is included: teaching, study trips, food, room, electricity, Wi-Fi, and materials.

Courses at the school

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