Winter Light & Shadow Photography: A Nordic Inspired Exploration

Follow Your Lens

The Spirit of Friluftsliv
In the North, Friluftsliv (pronounced free-loofts-leev) is more than just a word; it’s an attitude toward "open-air living". It is the joyful practice of being outdoors regardless of the weather or temperatures. We are embracing that playful energy to explore the landscape exactly as it is, crisp, fresh, and full of life.

The Magic of Mørketid
To understand the light we are chasing, we look to the Nordic concept of Mørketid, the "dark time". While this season brings long periods of darkness to the North, it is celebrated as a magical time of connection and coziness. Nordic cultures find immense happiness in this season by shifting their focus to the "light within the dark," finding beauty in the unique colors and shadows that only emerge when the sun stays low.
We are drawing our inspiration from this positive perspective. Because of the Earth’s axial tilt in winter, the sun never reaches a high point in our sky. It hangs low on the horizon, casting a "lighting architecture" of long, dramatic shadows and a unique brilliance. In the heart of winter, this low sun creates a landscape of hidden brilliance that we are going to slow down and notice.

The Exploration
We are applying the Nordic mindset by heading out to capture the stunning architecture of winter as the world transitions from the golden glow into the velvety dark! This is your time to play, slow down, and notice. We’ll be wandering through the landscape to look through the lens of nature, at the beauty hidden in plain sight.
This is a free, joyful session designed for you to capture whatever speaks to you. No fancy gear or experience required. Please keep in mind that this is a community exploration and self-led wander rather than a workshop or teaching session. It’s simply an invitation to fall in love with the moment you capture!

The Sharing Circle
As the light settles into the deep blues of the evening, we will gather back together for a brief sharing circle. This is a low-pressure space to a couple of your favorite "catches" from the day and share what drew you to them. It’s a beautiful way to see the park through everyone else's eyes and celebrate the "light within the dark" that we found together.

I'll see you in the wild!