New book: Photographing Iceland: A photo guide to 100 locations
We are pleased to announce our new book Photographing Iceland: A photo guide to 100 locations. We really put our hearts into this book. The result of a vast undertaking, the book provides comprehensive coverage of 100 locations – all the classic ones and a surprising number of lesser-known gems.
The...
Aldeyjarfoss is one of the most majestic waterfalls in Iceland, but rather a challenge to reach since it is in the highlands. It flows into the river Skjálfandafljót around 45 km above the waterfall Goðafoss, on the so-called Sprengisandur route. It takes about an hour to drive from Goðafoss to Aldeyjarfoss, meaning that it is not one of Iceland’s...
I am no fan of selfies but selfies in landscape photography offer scale. They show the size of the landscape with something in comparison. Instagram is probably the center for the selfie-makers and the platform has given selfies a new dimension.
For landscape photography I find selfies more appropriate when the person can´t be recognized. It also suits introverts...
We created this map of Iceland based on our book Photographing Iceland – very useful for photographers. Use the map on your phone and read the book for information, pro photography tips and time saving information.
Photographing Iceland is the perfect travel companion for anyone visiting Iceland with a camera. The book will be available in all bookstores in Iceland in October 2019.
Einar and Gyda are landscape and wildlife photographers living in Iceland. They are the authors of the bestselling books Iceland-wild at heart and Photographing Iceland.
About us…
Iceland: Wild at heart is a best-seller. It is available in all bookstores in Iceland.
Finding simplicity in winter photography
This winter feels like three winters. Not only because we have been working for months in the office. Three times we have seen heavy snow come and go. This...
Our landscape photos in the new Icelandic Passport
We are proud that a large part of the landscape photos in the new Icelandic Passport are photos taken by us. We also own the main photo on the...
Huge Photo Exhibition in China
https://youtu.be/iRnxx6QjtI4
What do you do when you get a invitation to show photos at a Photo Exhibition in the middle of China? Well... of course you start packing. There is...
Art Gallery Fold in Reykjavik presents our work
Art Gallery Fold has started to sell some of our framed photos in it´s gallery in the center of Reykjavik at Rauðarárstígur 12-14. Now it is possible to drop...
Working the scene at the Gluggafoss waterfall
Finding lesser known locations to shoot in Iceland is a challenge. Considering that the Gluggafoss (Merkjárfoss) waterfall is not far from the crowded Seljalandfoss in South-Iceland it is a...
Short video about our bestseller book Iceland - wild at heart.
You can order the book from our publisher Forlagid.is publisherIdeas for your home or office
Contact us for quotes on prints.
Visit Gallery Einar
Visit Gallery Gyda
Older stuff
Art Gallery Fold in Reykjavik presents our work
Art Gallery Fold has started to sell some of our framed photos in it´s gallery in the center of Reykjavik at Rauðarárstígur 12-14. Now...
Working the scene at the Gluggafoss waterfall
Finding lesser known locations to shoot in Iceland is a challenge. Considering that the Gluggafoss (Merkjárfoss) waterfall is not far from the crowded Seljalandfoss...
Kirkjufell from all sides and seasons for 10 years
When is enough enough?
The article "No, Iceland Is Not Over-Photographed" at fstoppers.com by Mads Peter Iversen got me thinking. At the time the article...
Land of the midnight sun feature in the N-photo magazine
Gyda is one of the contributors in the latest N-photo magazine in a 11 page feature. It is a cover feature called "Land of...
Best seller: Iceland – Wild at heart
Coming home after weeks traveling it was nice to see our book Iceland - Wild at heart on all the major best-seller lists of...
Oil painting artworks by ChrisMic
The french artist ChrisMic painted a magnificent oil painting with a photo by Einar Gudmann of a young arctic fox as a model.
This is...
Latest videos
Huge Photo Exhibition in China
https://youtu.be/iRnxx6QjtI4
What do you do when you get a invitation to show photos at a Photo Exhibition in the middle of China? Well... of course...
Floating hide bird photography
Using our floating hides for bird photography is becoming our favorite method for birds. We are using two hides from from floating-hide.com that have...
Whiteout in the highlands
Flying over the highlands in Iceland is always a adventure. It is the beginning of April and we took a flight with Circle Air,...
Goðafoss waterfall
We have been active in photographing in the past few weeks. This video is from a part of our travel around Iceland. It´s winter,...
Northern lights and seascapes in Grimsey in February
https://youtu.be/-iYQjTxnWkQ
Late February we went to Grimsey island. The plan was to go there and shoot some winter scenes. The trip proved to be amazing....
Shooting horses in a snowstorm
https://youtu.be/UgEj5eYAGHM
What do you do when you have had it with office hours post-processing photos or writing? Well.. go out into the snow. Find something...
Search gudmann.is images:
Search gyda.is images: