Edges of the North – A Photographic Voyage Through Norway’s Arctic Archipelagos

Mohammad Anabtawi leads a visual journey across Norway’s Arctic archipelagos, where mountains rise from the sea and light lingers beyond ordinary time. Through still and moving imagery, he explores the dialogue between silence and light, revealing fragile beauty shaped by ice, wind, and solitude. The session opens his creative process for capturing shifting Arctic moods, a practice grounded in patience, presence, and a deep connection to nature. It invites viewers to slow down, to look beyond the visible, and to consider how light and silence can transform both landscape and self, offering a clear reflection on the enduring relationship between humanity and the natural world.

What you will take away:
• Field craft for reading Arctic light, from low sun angles to fast changing weather
• Practical methods for planning, safety, and logistics in remote cold environments
• Techniques for pairing stills and motion to build a coherent narrative and mood
• Guidance on exposure discipline, dynamic range, and handling reflective snow and sea
• Ideas for translating silence and atmosphere into sequence, soundscapes, and final presentation

Who this is for:
• Landscape photographers who want to refine work in extreme and minimalist environments
• Filmmakers and hybrid creators interested in blending stills and motion with intention
• Students and educators seeking a structured approach to slow looking and place based storytelling
• Editors and curators exploring work that connects environmental sensitivity with visual form