{"id":3616,"date":"2019-10-09T09:51:21","date_gmt":"2019-10-09T09:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/2019\/10\/09\/iceland-photo-tour-inspires-and-trains-adventist-photographers\/"},"modified":"2019-10-09T09:51:21","modified_gmt":"2019-10-09T09:51:21","slug":"iceland-photo-tour-inspires-and-trains-adventist-photographers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/iceland-photo-tour-inspires-and-trains-adventist-photographers\/","title":{"rendered":"Iceland Photo Tour inspires and trains Adventist photographers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>9 October 2019 | Reykjavik, Iceland [Victor Hulbert for TED, EUD, and NAD communications] <\/p>\n<p><em>Photographers and video makers from three Adventist Church world divisions gather in Iceland to network, share, and improve their photographic skills.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Iceland Photo Tour 2019\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4tC--Pmn9dM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Jump back just ten years and social media was mainly text based. Slowly photos came to prominence and now video is an indispensable element. Jump back even further and church magazines were text based. Today an article without a photo will not get published. Photos are essential. Yet sadly, while photos are crucial, not all photos are good.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_GU.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-3600\" style=\"margin: 5px auto; display: block;\" title=\"This photo at Gjain, one of the most magical spots in Iceland, shows how to gain perspective but also how photographers spread out to discover totally different perspectives and tell different stories at the same location. [Photo: Gudmunder Ibsen]\" src=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_GU.JPG\" alt=\"This photo at Gjain, one of the most magical spots in Iceland, shows how to gain perspective but also how photographers spread out to discover totally different perspectives and tell different stories at the same location\" width=\"500\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_GU.JPG 1600w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_GU-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_GU-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_GU-768x472.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_GU-1536x945.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_GU-350x215.jpg 350w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_GU-700x431.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_GU-900x554.jpg 900w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_GU-1100x677.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_GU-560x344.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>To address this issue, a small group of photographers from Europe, North America and Iceland met together from 5-12 September 2019, at the Hl\u00ed\u00f0ardalssk\u00f3li, the former Adventist boarding school situated 40 minutes south-east of Reykjavik, Iceland, and close to areas of outstanding natural beauty. The aim of the mixed ability group was to learn from each other, network, and develop the skills that will help not only their own publications, but other photographers that come under their influence and tuition back home.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Victor_Tour_guide_and_navigator_retired_pastor_David_West.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignright size-full wp-image-3602\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 10px; float: right;\" title=\"Tour guide and navigator retired pastor David West. [Photo by: Victor Hulbert]\" src=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Victor_Tour_guide_and_navigator_retired_pastor_David_West.jpg\" alt=\"Tour guide and navigator retired pastor David West.\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Victor_Tour_guide_and_navigator_retired_pastor_David_West.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Victor_Tour_guide_and_navigator_retired_pastor_David_West-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Victor_Tour_guide_and_navigator_retired_pastor_David_West-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Victor_Tour_guide_and_navigator_retired_pastor_David_West-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Victor_Tour_guide_and_navigator_retired_pastor_David_West-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Victor_Tour_guide_and_navigator_retired_pastor_David_West-500x280.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Victor_Tour_guide_and_navigator_retired_pastor_David_West-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Victor_Tour_guide_and_navigator_retired_pastor_David_West-1100x619.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Victor_Tour_guide_and_navigator_retired_pastor_David_West-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Victor_Tour_guide_and_navigator_retired_pastor_David_West-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Victor_Tour_guide_and_navigator_retired_pastor_David_West-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Victor_Tour_guide_and_navigator_retired_pastor_David_West-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The intensive programme started straight from the airport as, under the direction of retired pastor and amateur photographer, David West, participants were deposited at a costal church, looking for colours and angles in the church yard that would bring out interest and colour. That was just the start of stretching their photographic and video skills at costal locations, geo-thermal parks, stunning waterfalls, glaciers, and the unique landscapes and beauty of Iceland.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor_Evening_review._Time_to_learn_from_each_others_photos.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignleft size-full wp-image-3606\" style=\"margin: 5px 10px 5px 0px; float: left;\" title=\"Evening review. Time to learn from each others photos. [Photo: Victor Hulbert]\" src=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor_Evening_review._Time_to_learn_from_each_others_photos.jpg\" alt=\"Evening review. Time to learn from each others photos.\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor_Evening_review._Time_to_learn_from_each_others_photos.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor_Evening_review._Time_to_learn_from_each_others_photos-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor_Evening_review._Time_to_learn_from_each_others_photos-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor_Evening_review._Time_to_learn_from_each_others_photos-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor_Evening_review._Time_to_learn_from_each_others_photos-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor_Evening_review._Time_to_learn_from_each_others_photos-500x280.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor_Evening_review._Time_to_learn_from_each_others_photos-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor_Evening_review._Time_to_learn_from_each_others_photos-1100x619.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor_Evening_review._Time_to_learn_from_each_others_photos-350x197.jpg 350w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor_Evening_review._Time_to_learn_from_each_others_photos-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor_Evening_review._Time_to_learn_from_each_others_photos-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor_Evening_review._Time_to_learn_from_each_others_photos-560x315.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Photos were shared and reviewed in evening periods, while workshops helped participants develop their skills. Even the most experienced participants learnt from each other while those who arrived with more basic skills rapidly developed both technical ability and an appreciation for perspective, use of light, and the ability to make the photo tell a story.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>That Special Shot<\/p>\n<\/h4>\n<p>Daniel Kluska attended from Poland. Stunned by the landscapes, he noted that Iceland is \u201ca perfect place for photographers and cinematographers to improve their skills in every aspect.\u201d More importantly, he was grateful for the opportunity to watch professionals in action over a period of days. He was grateful to \u201csee how they work, how they choose the equipment for each subsequent frame and, later also, how they edit photos and give them the final shape.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Dan_Weber_shilloeute.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-3607\" style=\"margin: 5px auto; display: block;\" title=\"Silhouette [Photo: Dan Weber]\" src=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Dan_Weber_shilloeute.jpg\" alt=\"silhouette\" width=\"500\" height=\"293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Dan_Weber_shilloeute.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Dan_Weber_shilloeute-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Dan_Weber_shilloeute-768x450.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Dan_Weber_shilloeute-350x205.jpg 350w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Dan_Weber_shilloeute-700x410.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Dan_Weber_shilloeute-900x527.jpg 900w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Dan_Weber_shilloeute-560x328.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Enno M\u00fcller from California followed the same principle. Already a good photographer, he intentionally spent time questioning everybody about technique, camera settings, and editing skills, while patiently sharing his own skills with keen-to-learn amateurs.<\/p>\n<p>Experienced drone operators looked over each other\u2019s shoulders and shared footage as they flew over glaciers, volcanic craters, lakes and waterfalls, looking at how they can gain that special shot that helps tell the story \u2013 and how that shot can help enhance video footage taken at ground level.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Photos and the Mission<\/p>\n<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Dan_Weber_reflection.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignleft size-full wp-image-3609\" style=\"margin: 5px 10px 5px 0px; float: left;\" title=\"Reflection [Photo: Dan Weber]\" src=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Dan_Weber_reflection.jpg\" alt=\"Reflection\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Dan_Weber_reflection.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Dan_Weber_reflection-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Dan_Weber_reflection-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Dan_Weber_reflection-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Dan_Weber_reflection-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Dan_Weber_reflection-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Dan_Weber_reflection-560x374.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\u201cPhotography is about sharing something that moved you with others,\u201d states Dan Weber, North American Division Communication director and joint organiser of the workshop. \u201cIt\u2019s about taking a moment that took your breath away and capturing it so those who weren\u2019t there can share in it.\u201d Whether that is landscape, or capturing a baptismal moment or a church convention, the principle is the same. How can that photo enhance our mission?<\/p>\n<p>In his youth, Weber spent two years volunteering at Hl\u00ed\u00f0ardalssk\u00f3li and fell in love with Iceland. For this workshop, he partnered with Victor Hulbert and Corrado Cozzi, Communication directors for the Trans-European and Inter-European Divisions. All three confess it was an experiment, bringing Adventist photographers together in one stunning location, not for their normal event coverage, but to learn, share and network together. For Kluska that worked in more ways than one.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Griselda_with_film_crew.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-3610\" style=\"margin: 5px auto; display: block;\" title=\"Griselda with film crew.\" src=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Griselda_with_film_crew.jpg\" alt=\"Griselda with film crew.\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Griselda_with_film_crew.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Griselda_with_film_crew-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Griselda_with_film_crew-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Griselda_with_film_crew-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Griselda_with_film_crew-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Griselda_with_film_crew-700x525.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Griselda_with_film_crew-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Griselda_with_film_crew-560x420.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\u201cThe meeting attended by communication specialists from three World Divisions once again confirmed my belief that the Seventh-day Adventist Church is a global church. A community that, despite its diversity, still remains one.\u201d He adds, \u201cI am glad that I could be a witness and part of this unique event. I come back to my country with a head full of ideas and with strong belief that the image can also be used to share the gospel and testify about Christ.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Jay_Wintermeyer_Geyser.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignleft size-full wp-image-3614\" style=\"margin: 5px 10px 5px 5px; float: left;\" title=\"Geyser [Photo: Jay Wintermeyer]\" src=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Jay_Wintermeyer_Geyser.jpg\" alt=\"Geyser\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Jay_Wintermeyer_Geyser.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Jay_Wintermeyer_Geyser-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Jay_Wintermeyer_Geyser-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Jay_Wintermeyer_Geyser-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Jay_Wintermeyer_Geyser-1229x1536.jpg 1229w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Jay_Wintermeyer_Geyser-350x438.jpg 350w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Jay_Wintermeyer_Geyser-700x875.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Jay_Wintermeyer_Geyser-900x1125.jpg 900w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Jay_Wintermeyer_Geyser-1100x1375.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP_Jay_Wintermeyer_Geyser-560x700.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a>The strong spiritual purpose of the workshop was enhanced by carefully crafted Sabbath and morning worships led by Pastor Hulbert, who brought the power of photography, diversity of talent, and networking into a biblical, mission-focused purpose with devotionals based on Psalms and the Gospels. Pastor West\u2019s Sabbath evening devotional shared the power of the story as he brought the story of the Good Samaritan to life though his personal experience of getting his van stuck while fording an Icelandic river. Weber equally shared his personal journey of God leading him from the corporate world to using his skills for church and mission.<\/p>\n<p>Felicia Tonga, digital media specialist from the Lake Union Conference in the North American Division, commented on the diversity of the conference attendees, \u201cBeing surrounded by people from Italy, Poland, and different parts of this world, has been exciting because you are able to sit and listen to their stories of where they came from and how they got to where they are today and hear their testimonies.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor-sunset.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" alignright size-full wp-image-3615\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 10px; float: right;\" title=\"Sunset [Photo: Victor Hulbert]\" src=\"https:\/\/ted.adventist.org\/sitenews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/images_news-2019_ICP-Victor-sunset.jpg\" alt=\"sunset over a waterfall\" width=\"166\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a>A final inspiration in service came from Corrado Cozzi, who not only remarkably improved his own photo skills during the day, but as a keen Italian cook, provided exquisite food twice daily.<\/p>\n<p>The combination of low-cost accommodation at the school, Cozzi\u2019s passion for cooking, and West and Weber\u2019s knowledge of Iceland, helped make the photo tour workshop an affordable and profitable experiment. The skills learnt, and friendships made, will undoubtedly make a photo-impact on Adventist publications across Europe and North America.<\/p>\n<h4>About Hl\u00ed\u00f0ardalssk\u00f3li<\/h4>\n<p>Established as a senior boarding school in the 1950s, Hl\u00ed\u00f0ardalssk\u00f3li set a high standard serving the Adventist and larger community across the island of Iceland. Due to changing demographics and the establishment of more government schools across Iceland, the school, no longer viable, closed. However, committed church members determined to re-purpose the building and today it provides friendly and hospitable hostel-style accommodation for families, groups and even sizable conventions. Self-catering facilities make it very affordable, and being 40 minutes south east of the capital, Reykjavik, guests are much closer to many of the best tourist sites. For more information, contact the Icelandic Conference office at <a href=\"mailto:sda@adventistar.is.\">sda@adventistar.is.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>ted<\/em>NEWS Staff: Victor Hulbert, editor; Deana Stojkovi\u0107, associate editor<br \/>119 St Peter&#8217;s Street, St Albans, Herts, AL1 3EY, England<br \/>E-mail: <a href=\"mailto:tednews@ted.adventist.org\">tednews@ted.adventist.org<\/a><br \/>Website: www.ted.adventist.org<br \/><em>ted<\/em>NEWS is an information bulletin issued by the communication department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Trans-European Division. 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