Begin the day sipping coffee on-deck, then head to the sail loft for a traditional Norwegian breakfast of hearty breads and spreads. We’ll hold a session to go through gear, dole out film, and partake in a brief technical orientation. Once we’re ready to shoot, we’ll set out to explore the main island. About one square kilometer, the island can be explored without a map—and you’ll have the chance to check it out alongside your guides, camera in hand. Weather permitting, we’ll enjoy a picnic lunch al-fresco, then head out onto the water again aboard the cutter and moor in the middle of the national park—perfect for walking, swimming (if you dare), or relaxing on the deck and enjoying the new view. On the neighboring island there are likely goats grazing, and if the resident goat herd is in, we may get the chance to stop and chat with him about his work. We’ll head back to the main island for more free time for you to explore and snap photos on your own. Tonight, we’ll tuck into a delicious dinner prepared by our chef, who will whip up a course or two of goat for the omnivores among us. Concluding our first full day of shooting, we’ll deliver our exposed films to Ole for development and contact sheets.

Wake up to the gentle rocking of our boat, surrounded by the sea. After breakfast, take some time to study your contact sheets and figure out where you’re at with the analog format. Ole will lead a discussion on how contact sheets are made and how they function, and we’ll begin to talk about the process of printing (or enlarging negatives) which we’ll be working on tomorrow. We’ll gather our gear and set out for the neighboring island of Sandøya via ferry. Larger than Lyngør, Sandøya is home to a robust community of artists. We’ll drop by the studio of a renowned local artist couple, Sidsel Hanum and Arve Rønning, before lunching on sausage, snacks, and dessert—all crafted by a local sausage-maker. After learning how the sausage is made—weather permitting—we’ll cruise back to Lyngør through the archipelago, stopping at one of the islands for a gentle stroll. Upon returning, you’ll have the option to take another photo walk on Lyngør‘s other inhabited island. Tonight, we’ll deliver our exposed films to Ole and gather for another candlelit dinner featuring fresh local catch—followed by an abstract group portrait aboard the cutter using some of the techniques and themes Ole has introduced, such as light painting, or using the movement of the boat on the sea.

Today begins early, as we’ll be working two-at-a-time in Ole‘s darkroom. We’ll each have around two and a half hours in the dark to create our own black-and-white A4 prints. When not in the darkroom, you’ll get the chance to meet a historian, who will walk us through Lyngør during the age of sailing and the famed battle of Lyngør. You’ll also meet Siv, a local architect, who will lead an architectural walk, pointing out characteristics that make Lyngør unique. Rebekka, Ole’s cousin, will lead meditation and yoga sessions among the sewing machines on the third floor of the sail loft. Of course, there will be some free time to wander the island on your own before dinner. Tonight we’ll be delivering our last rolls to Ole for development and contact sheets.

Today, we’ll continue rotating through darkroom printing, exploration, and activities aboard Boy Leslie. Didn’t get the chance to meditate with Rebekka yesterday? You’ll join her for a sit today. Though you’ll have more time to walk around with your camera today, there won’t be time to develop any remaining pictures on your film, so we recommend you hold onto them to develop at home. We’ll gather for our last dinner together tonight, where we’ll chat about our experiences shooting and printing and enjoy a final evening at sea.

After an early breakfast, we’ll share our dry prints with one another and celebrate our work. Our boat will drop us off at the bus stop and, with sandwiches in tow that have been prepared by our incredible chef, we’ll board the bus and head back to Oslo. Until the next adventure!