By Luke Stackpoole, Photographer & Filmmaker In 2025 I headed back to the Faroe Islands on a scouting trip to refine my Faroe Islands photography workshop route and again it completely humbled me. The Faroes have this rare combination of scale, mood, and constant weather variation that keeps you alert as a photographer. One minute you’re shooting rainy portraits of highland cows, the next you’re sprinting to a cliff edge because a beam of light has just punched through the cloud layer for thirty seconds and turned the whole scene into something unreal. This blog entry is a behind-the-scenes look at why I genuinely believe it’s one of the best places in the world for landscape photography, some of my favorite locations as well as a couple of top tips. Why the Faroe Islands Are a Dream for Photographers A lot of “bucket list” landscape destinations are amazing but predictable. The Faroes aren’t. What makes them special is the sheer variety of locations and things to shoot packed into short distances: waterfalls into the ocean, black sand, brutal cliffs, perfectly placed villages, cinematic roads, sea stacks, and wildlife often all within the same hour. And then there’s the atmosphere, forever changing. Best Faroe Islands Photography Locations Below are the locations that defined my 2025 scouting trip the same core set I’ve built my workshop itinerary around. 1) Fossa Waterfall: Iconic Double-Tier Falls I started with Fossa, the famous double-tier waterfall. It’s a perfect opener because you can shoot it a dozen ways: wide for scale, mid-range for structure, and tighter to isolate patterns in the water. I also love this spot for quick aerial options when the wind plays nice. What to capture here Long exposures that keep texture in the water (don’t over-smooth it) Aerial top-downs to simplify the scene into shapes Detail crops of the tiers and rock lines 2) Dunnesdrangar: Dramatic Cliffs and Seabirds If you made me pick one location I could revisit forever, it might be Dunnesdrangar. It’s cliffside drama with seabirds cutting across the frame, and it rewards patience more than almost anywhere I’ve shot. Often covered in thick layers of fog, if you get lucky, it’s worth sending the drone up over the open ocean to get a close-up shot of the peak poking through the cloud tops What to capture here Fast shutter seabird moments against the cliffs Telephoto compressions of the rock columns Wide shots that show the scale (and your tiny subject against it) 3) Bøur to Gásadalur: Múlafossur Waterfall and Coastal Views Bøur is one of those places where the composition is basically waiting for you: clean leading lines, turf roofs, and views that feel timeless. Then Gásadalur and the waterfall are iconic for a reason. You can work it from shore with long exposures or take a higher viewpoint when conditions allow. What to capture: Wave timing and whitewater patterns in the foreground Long exposures that keep shape in the waterfall Wider scenes that include village elements to add context 4) Nordradalur Peaks: Best Drone Photography Spot in the Faroe Islands An aerial playground. The three peaks sit just above the clouds; however, this location is only accessible by drone. Head down to the valley below with your car, park up and enjoy the show. What to capture: Fly out to sea to get a wraparound image of sea, cliffs and sky, preferably at sunset! 5) Kalsoy Lighthouse Hike: Cinematic Ridge Landscapes Kalsoy feels cinematic. The ridge lines, the drops, and the way weather changes along the hike make it one of the most memorable places to shoot. It’s iconic, but it still feels raw. What to capture: Ridge silhouettes in fog Wide frames showing the spine of the island Portrait-scale verticals that emphasize height and exposure 6) Viðareiði Cliffs: Scenic Village and Mountain Compositions A quieter, northern location that balances calm village elements with huge mountains. What to capture: Village foregrounds with mountains as the backdrop Clean lines: roads, fences, rooftops Soft light scenes that feel calm and minimal 7) Faroe Islands Wildlife Photography: Puffins and Seabirds When the timing and access line up, wildlife days are always a highlight. Puffins are chaotic in the best way, and seabirds add energy to cliff scenes that can otherwise feel static. Head to Mykines island on a ferry tour for this. What to capture: Fast shutter for wing detail and expression Wider frames that include habitat for context Behavior moments over “perfect” poses 8) Eysturoy Island: Roads, Peaks, and Classic Faroe Islands Compositions This is where you can slow down and build a set: roads leading into pyramid-like peaks, small villages, dramatic coastlines, and scenes that work in almost any weather. What to capture: Leading line road compositions Coastal structures and textures in moody light Minimalist frames when fog simplifies the scene Faroe Islands Weather for Photography: Shooting in Sun, Fog, and Storms Faroese weather is not to be underestimated. On the scouting trip I had calm glowing windows of light, and also rain that arrived sideways. But I don’t see that as a downside. It’s part of why the images feel alive, and it gives emotion throughout my image series. When it’s great: Broken cloud gives soft light with punchy moments Sun beams through gaps create instant drama Calm air makes long exposures and reflections easier When it’s rough: Fog adds depth and mystery and simplifies the scene Rain and wind bring motion and story, with reflections off roads, etc. Storm light gives the most cinematic contrast you’ll see all week The key is to stop fighting it and start photographing what the conditions are actually giving you. Editing with the ViewSonic ColorPro VP2788-5K Monitor When I got home from the Faroes with full cards the second half of the job started: editing. This is where ColorPro has genuinely become part of my workflow — specifically their VP2788-5K 27″ 5K monitor. And it’s a stunning part of my home office setup not only giving the room a premium aesthetic, the actual image gives off rich, vibrant, sharp colors. Why Use a 5K Monitor for Photo Editing After shooting scenes full of micro-detail — grass texture, cliff strata, mist layers, seabird motion — I want to see my files in the utmost quality. The VP2788-5K runs a 5120 × 2880 (5K) resolution with very high pixel density (designed with Mac workflows in mind), which means I can: Judge sharpening and fine detail without constant zooming Spot halos/banding earlier Edit with more confidence because I’m seeing more of the file, sharper. Color Accuracy and DCI-P3 Coverage for Professional Photo Editing Color is everything for landscapes — especially greens, ocean tones, and those subtle grey-blue transitions you get in Faroese light. This display targets 99% DCI-P3, plus HDR400, and is factory calibrated with a calibration report. Translation: I spend less time second-guessing whether my edits will look right on other screens and in print. With this setup, I see virtually no visible color difference between my MacBook display and the monitor, giving me confidence that for most people, especially those in the Apple ecosystem, will be viewing my images exactly how I do. This is super important! One-Cable MacBook Pro Setup with Thunderbolt 4 My home setup is built around my MacBook Pro and my desktop PC. The desktop is mostly for video; however, the MacBook retains my Lightroom library so I use it primarily for photo editing. The VP2788-5K makes it easy: Thunderbolt 4 for display + fast data Up to 100W power delivery, so the monitor can charge the laptop Clean desk, fewer cables, looks super aesthetic. And if you’re building a bigger workstation over time, it also supports dual 5K daisy chaining via Thunderbolt 4. Engineered for Excellence ColorPro VP2788-5K 5K Creative Monitor Explore > Faroe Islands Photography Tips for Better Landscape Shots Bring focal length range, not just wide – Wide is great but telephoto is where you’ll find the “different” shots (compression, seabirds, abstract layers) and this works great for the occasional Highland Cow or Puffin you may come across! Treat weather as a subject – Fog, rain, and wind aren’t problems — they’re atmosphere. Build frames that make the most of them. Make the most of your drone – Faroe Islands is beautiful seen from the air, this is a must-have if you plan a trip here. Shoot for the edit – Expose cleanly, protect highlights, and give yourself room to shape the mood back home – if you don’t quite get the conditions you like. Lightroom Editing Workflow – Pro Tips by @WithLuke Once I return from a trip I upload my images into Lightroom Classic and begin my culling and editing process. Using the ColorPro VP2788-5K monitor I can accurately achieve the vision I had at the time of shooting to how I want my image to look post-edit. You’ll see the below image has been graded to a soft green hue, pulling out a lot of the warmth from the image and balancing it somewhat. If you are viewing this on a properly calibrated monitor, you’ll notice the sky looks yellow and the fur looks almost green, yellow, blending into the background a lot. What I’ve done is achieve a more rounded color palette through the use of the color channels and some slight basic tonal adjustments. Below are some screenshots of my Lightroom settings, reduction of highlight glare, pushing up the blacks, manually sharpening my image. The key here is the color channels, super important to achieving the look you want. Free Lightroom Preset for Landscape Photography This is the preset I used to edit the Highland Cow image above, and one of my signature Faroese presets from my Cinematic Collection. Feel free to use it on your images as you wish. Kindly do not distribute, for personal use only. Download here Closing Thoughts: Should You Visit the Faroe Islands for Photography? The Faroes is in my top 3 destinations in the world for landscape photography. For us Europeans, it’s a slightly closer, more accessible version of Iceland that should be at the top of your bucket list for any budding hobbyist photographer. If you are looking for any advice on your trip out there, drop me a message and I’d be happy to point you in the right direction! Luke Stackpoole, Photographer & Filmmaker Luke Stackpoole is a distinguished photographer and filmmaker known for his captivating and emotive imagery. As a ColorPro Ambassador for the past three years, Luke has become an influential figure in the creative industry. Based in the UK, he made a bold career shift from finance in 2017 to pursue his passion for visual storytelling. Since then, he has collaborated with top brands and garnered a substantial online following of over a million people. Link Instagram YouTube TAGS Faroe Islands PhotographyLandscape photographyLightroom editingNature PhotographyOutdoor Photographyphoto editing workflowPhotography LocationsTravel PhotographyVP2788-5K SHARE