With over 700,000 visitors every year, Iceland's Blue Lagoon is one of the country's most recognizable and iconic attractions.
02.09.2023 - 15:09 / insider.com
Iceland is known for its otherworldly landscapes and incredible phenomena like the midnight sun and northern lights. Ahead of my visit there this summer, I wanted to know how to capture the best photos with just my iPhone 13 Mini's camera.
Before embarking on my trip, I asked award-winning nature photographer and author Chris Burkard for his top iPhone photography tips.
Burkard has published 10 photography books and had his work featured in National Geographic Adventure, Surfer Magazine, and galleries across the US. His striking landscape shots have also earned him nearly 4 million followers on Instagram.
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He gave me three main pieces of advice:
Burkard's tips helped me see Iceland's natural beauty with a more trained eye, and my photos came out a thousand times better. Take a look.
With over 700,000 visitors every year, Iceland's Blue Lagoon is one of the country's most recognizable and iconic attractions.
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