Lanzarote Photo Workshop 2026
Volcanic Light: Lanzarote Workshop
Sunday 29th November - Saturday 5th December 2026 (7 days 6 nights)
3 / 7 places remaining - Workshop Confirmed
Overview
- D1 Arrivals / Meet & Greet
- Ds 2-6 on location
- D7 Departures
- Includes hotel, training and transport during workshop
Lanzarote is a small Spanish volcanic island just off the coast of northwest Africa. December offers softer light, quieter roads, and the year’s most dramatic sunrises and sunsets - perfect for photographing the island’s black lava landscapes, whitewashed villages, rugged coastlines, majestic volcanoes, and unique, flourishing wine region.
The local people are warm and welcoming, and many of the older residents in rural areas are generally happy to be photographed.
We’ll focus on lighting, composition, storytelling, and getting the most from your camera, whatever your current level. Each day includes feedback and mentoring sessions to support your progress and sharpen your eye.
We’ll explore some of the island’s lesser-known villages, giving you a deeper connection to Lanzarote’s culture, landscapes and history - and plenty of opportunities to create original, portfolio-worthy images.
Take a look at the images on this page and you’ll quickly understand the island’s quiet, powerful allure.
Who's it for?
All levels of photographer from beginner to experienced wanting to have a photographic adventure set against one of the world's most captivating backdrops. The program includes on-location guidance and insightful instruction, guaranteeing substantial learning and a great time amongst like minded people.
Where we're based - and what we do
Our hotel is near the old port area of Puerto Del Carmen and only fifteen minutes by taxi from the airport.
Starting early for sunrise most days, we'll journey across the island, chasing light and weather to find the best possible conditions for photography. When the light gets harsh around midday we'll take time out for image reviews and feedback. We'll resume shooting mid / late afternoon. Sunset shoots in a variety of locations will wrap up most days before heading back to the hotel.
Getting to Lanzarote
Arrecife airport (ACE) is served by many major airlines making daily flights from all over Europe.
Accommodation
Our apartment hotel is near the old port in Puerto del Carmen includes your own personal kitchenette and living area. The hotel has its own restaurant and many more nearby as well as supermarkets and other shops.
Price includes
- Bed and Breakfast hotel accomodation
- Transport during the workshop
- Photography training and coaching
Price does NOT include
- Flights and other travel to / from the hotel
- Lunch, dinner and beverages
- Photographic equipment
Example itinerary
Itinerary will be flexible so we can make the most of changing light and weather.
Day 1:
7.00am, Casa Juanita - The Blue House (which is mostly red) is usually our first sunrise location. Breakfast at a cafe across the street, before driving up to the highest point on the island to shoot panoramics of the nearby island of La Graciosa. Continuing along the cliffs towards Haria for Lunch, feedback session and photo walk around Haria before heading up to clifftop caves for sunset.
Day 2:
Sunrise in La Geria where vines are grown in shallow pits in the black ash covered soil to protect them from the hot wind. A photo walk up a pretty little track with various abandoned houses and more vine plantations. Lunch followed and feedback session in Tinajo. Afternoon shooting nearby farms, fields and a spectacularly quirky small village on the coast. Sunset shoot along the rocks and Atlantic breakers.
Day 3:
Volcano day starting with a short hike up a gently sloping volcano which has wonderful views across the lava fields where Aloes catch the light beautifully for some foreground interest. After breakfast we'll take a photo walk around the red volcano. Lunch in Teguise (at the best bakery in the world) followed by photo walk around this historic town. Sunset shoot overlooking volcanoes to the west.
Day 4:
Sunrise at the shipwreck near Arricife followed by villages in eastern end of the wine region. After lunch and feedback we can explore the rugged black lava fields and shattered cone of Caldera de Los Cuervos. Sunset shoot nearby amongst the volcanoes.
Day 5:
Sunrise at a high point West of Puerto del Carmen overlooking coastline and ocean. Breakfast in Playa Blanca or Uga. Heading up into the higher areas of the wine region we'll shoot views overlooking the lower vineyards and Timanfaya national park. Lunch and feedback in La Asomada. Afternoon visit to the ocean caves at Los Hervideros. Sunset shoot above Salinas de Janubio.
See gallery below for more images
What you'll need
- A DSLR or Mirrorless camera
- Lenses covering a range from 17mm to 200mm
- A sturdy tripod and head. (A wobbly one is useless)
- Multiple memory cards
- Charger and spare batteries
- Laptop with photo editing and viewing software.
- (Lightroom recommended)
What you'll learn
- How to create compelling and enticing compositions
- Using qualities of light appropriately
- How to tell a story in pictures
- How to expose for an image in a variety of light conditions
- How to use your camera to it's best capabilities
- A photography thought process
£3250 GBP
Deposit: £750 GBP
- A £750 GBP non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your space for this workshop - or contact us if you prefer to pay in full.
- The remaining balance is due on/by September 15th 2026. If the remaining balance is not paid in full, your space will be forfeited.
- Balance payment: Bank transfer preferred. PayPal and credit cards subject to 3% surcharge to cover fees.
Prefer to pay in full? Please contact us
Lanzarote
Your tutor at a glance
I'm Mike and am flattered to have been called the UK's friendliest Photography Expert (Thanks 500px!).
I'm proud to have made hundreds of videos and spent thousands of hours teaching people like you to see more beauty in the world every day (and to capture that beauty), by thinking like a photographer.
My YouTube channel has served more than 26 Million views and has more than 260,000 subscribers.
I've appeared on TV shows and been asked to speak at some of the best photography events on earth, such as:
- Xposure International Photography Festival, Sharjah, UAE
- The Photography Show, Birmingham, UK
I've enjoyed a wonderful career as a photographer, presenter and teacher. I even trained as a teacher so that I could reach my full potential and enable others to reach theirs.
As a photographer, I'm proud to have won multiple awards:
- Petapixel TopTen Youtube Trainers list
- x3 Xposure International Photography Festival Awards
- Fuji Commercial Photography
- x2 Fuji Wedding Photography
- Kodak Gold Award
- x14 Master Photographers Association Awards
And I've been lucky to have had exhibitions at prestigious venues such as:
- The Master Photographers Association
- Royal Photographic Society
- Romanian Embassy (London)
- Xposure Photography Festival - others...
When not teaching photography I also speak at events for photographers and businesses alike and have written for publications such as:
- Ephotozine
- DSLR User magazine
- Professional Photographer
- Photography Monthly - others...
Trumping all of this, my proudest achievement to date is the huge number of wonderful 5* reviews on Trustpilot and Google - written by people like you after completing my courses. It's one of the best feelings in the world to know you've helped someone have what I call a 'lightbulb moment'.
The other is exploring this beautiful world in which we live on an old motorcycle along sunny backroads.
With HH Sheik Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi at Xposure International Photography Festival
Xposure International Photography Festival - Sharjah, UAE
Speaking at The Photo Show Birmingham UK
Cambodia Photo Workshop Group