Mads Peter Iversen
Denmark-based landscape photographer and visual educator, with an academic training as a teacher and a Master in Educational Philosophy. He has been professionally dedicated to landscape photography since 2016, although his interest in video editing dates back to 2002. His work focuses on "Fine Art", capturing everything from epic views in Atlantic countries such as Iceland, Norway and the Faroe Islands, to serene and minimalist forest scenes typical of Scandinavia. His aesthetic is deeply influenced by the popular culture of the '90s and '00s, citing films like The Lord of the Rings and video games like Warcraft as sources of inspiration for his atmospheric compositions. On his YouTube channel and his courses, Mads teaches that a photograph is not finished in the camera, but rather comes to life in the editing phase, where the author's mood and artistic vision define the final work.
Previous videos
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Extreme Low Angles: How I Fixed This Messy Landscape
Published: Feb 11, 2026 · Duration: 11 min 28 sec · 18K views
In this week's video, I visit three different locations in Denmark and photograph some beautiful winter conditions. A red lighthouse, a church with a 22-degree halo and a little red hut surrounded by some super cool ice-scale formations. THE POST PROCESSING COURSE: Use the The eBOOKs on composition and light: Join a WORKSHOP: Buy a print: Standalone PHOTOSHOP Tutorials, DISCOUNT CODE: “mpiyoutube” for 10% off: Get…
Your photos will go from "meh" to "WOW" when you learn this foreground trick!
Published: Feb 4, 2026 · Duration: 12 min 27 sec · 18K views
Master the art of landscape photography foregrounds. In this video, I explain several techniques on how to get great foregrounds. The angle, the height of the camera, how to hide a messy mid-ground and create massive depth and dimension in your images.
PHOTOGRAPHY JACKPOT! The MOST incredible FROSTY winter photos I ever captured!
Published: Jan 28, 2026 · Duration: 11 min 26 sec · 19K views
Join me on a freezing adventure in the Danish countryside during the coldest morning in 23 years, where temperatures plummeted to -18°C. In this landscape photography vlogging session, I stumble upon a breathtaking heath area covered in thick, 2cm hoarfrost and capture the ethereal beauty of lone trees against a pink sunrise. I break down my professional workflow for winter photography, including how to use a…
Incredible Winter Minimalist Fine Art Photography
Published: Jan 21, 2026 · Duration: 15 min 16 sec · 33K views
Loads of snow, loads of minimalist winter landscape photography! In this video, I visit two locations photographing some gorgeous winter scenes in Denmark. This January we got a ton of snow, more snow than I've ever photographed in Denmark and it made for some gorgeous minimalist and moody winter photographs.
How to Win? - Photography Competition Judge Shares the Secrets! (Hasselblad Masters 2026)
Published: Jan 14, 2026 · Duration: 15 min 10 sec · 23K views
I’ve judged several photography competitions over the years. In this week’s video, I break down exactly what I look for during the judging process - covering everything from the bare minimum of following the rules to composition, editing, storytelling, and the 'x-factor.' Even if you don’t plan on entering a competition, this video is full of great tips on what makes a photo truly compelling. If you DO want to join…
Greenland: The Greatest Photography Experience of 2025!
Published: Jan 7, 2026 · Duration: 18 min 33 sec · 22K views
Join me on an epic photography expedition to Disko Bay, Greenland, for an unforgettable 2025 adventure capturing some of the most dramatic landscapes and wildlife on Earth. In this video, we explore the massive icebergs of Ilulissat by boat and drone, photographing epic iceberg formations while diving deep into compositional techniques such as visual flow and balance. You’ll see incredible humpback whale breaches,…
Best Photos 2025
Published: Jan 1, 2026 · Duration: 22 min 57 sec · 35K views
In this video, I break down my best photos of 2025. I discuss composition, editing, provide exif data and discuss why I generally really like the photo. I have travelled to both Japan, Italy, Iceland, Slovenia and Greenland this year and of course has also photographed Denmark.
Germany is WAY better for landscape photography than I thought!
Published: Dec 27, 2025 · Duration: 48 min 37 sec · 31K views
This video is the epic finale of my landscape photography trip through Germany. I have had a blast photographing this series and got some of my favourite photos of the year. In this video, I visit Castle Lichtenstein, Fahler waterfall, Castle Braunfels and Lüneburger Heide for some gorgeous and epic landscape photography.
The 10 Winter Photography Tips You Must Know!
Published: Dec 17, 2025 · Duration: 13 min 41 sec · 27K views
Winter is the time of snow, frost and... also not snow or frost. In this video, I cover 10 tips and techniques you should try out to improve your winter landscape photography.
TAMRON 25-200mm | Best landscape/travel lens ever made!?
Published: Dec 10, 2025 · Duration: 32 min 58 sec · 33K views
The brand new super zoom Tamron 25-200 lens is long awaited and maybe one of the best landscape lenses ever made, but is it better than the Tamron 28-200 or Sigma 20-200? In this video, I go deep! Start selling your photos as art: THE POST PROCESSING COURSE: Use the The eBOOKs on composition and light: Join a WORKSHOP: Buy a print: Standalone PHOTOSHOP Tutorials, DISCOUNT CODE: “mpiyoutube” for 10% off: Get my…
My 2 favourite Wide-Angle Lenses in Iceland - The Results Were EPIC!
Published: Dec 3, 2025 · Duration: 21 min 22 sec · 25K views
In this video, I go to Iceland and take some EPIC wide-angle landscape photos with the Laowa 10mm, Sony 16-35mm, Sigma 20-200mm and DJI Mavic 4 Pro. I visit several famous locations and capture some of my all-time favourite photos from Iceland. THE POST PROCESSING COURSE: Use the The eBOOKs on composition and light: Get my LOCATION maps: Join a WORKSHOP: Buy a print: Standalone PHOTOSHOP Tutorials, DISCOUNT CODE:…
The Fine Art Photography I Never Thought I'd Capture in Iceland
Published: Nov 26, 2025 · Duration: 22 min 51 sec · 29K views
In this week's video, I venture back to Iceland and into the "bad and boring weather" to get some moody long exposure fine art (and sometimes black and white) photography at many of the different and famous locations. ELEMENTS PHOTO MAGAZINE: THE POST PROCESSING COURSE: BLACK FRIDAY! Use the The eBOOKs on composition and light: Join a WORKSHOP: Buy a print: Standalone PHOTOSHOP Tutorials, DISCOUNT CODE: “mpiyoutube”…
STOP using the wrong SHUTTER SPEED.
Published: Nov 19, 2025 · Duration: 16 min 33 sec · 26K views
Shutter speed is essential for all photography. In this video, I cover everything worth knowing about the shutter speed, what it is, how to use it, how to get sharp photos, avoid blur, use motion blur creatively, how to use it in landscape photography, wildlife photography and sports photography and when to decide between a long or short shutter speed. THE POST PROCESSING COURSE: BLACK FRIDAY!
"It Was Like Photographing a Fairytale!" - Slovenia Is Even Prettier Than I Imagined!
Published: Nov 12, 2025 · Duration: 17 min 13 sec · 33K views
This year's landscape photography workshop trip to Slovenia was nothing less than photographing a fairytale! Admittedly, we even got too much fog sometimes, but with a bit of stubbornness we returned to the different locations and got some absolute DREAM photos! This is why you go to Slovenia!
Stop Taking Boring Photos! 10 Composition Hacks for Landscape Photography
Published: Nov 5, 2025 · Duration: 10 min 31 sec · 16K views
I always hear composition is the one thing new photographers struggle the most with, so here are ten fast composition tips to improve your photos. I cover everything from geometrical shapes over perspective to the power of negative space. THE POST PROCESSING COURSE: Use the The eBOOKs on composition and light: Join a WORKSHOP: Standalone PHOTOSHOP Tutorials, DISCOUNT CODE: “mpiyoutube” for 10% off: Get my LOCATION…
I Photographed NORTH ICELAND with NEW GEAR and TECHNIQUES!
Published: Oct 29, 2025 · Duration: 19 min 27 sec · 24K views
I took my camera to Northern and Northeastern Iceland for the first time in six years and oh boy, did it deliver! Join me on this vlog-style photography adventure as I revisit iconic spots and discover new locations, sharing my behind-the-scenes thought process, camera settings, and composition tips for each scene. We capture epic aerial telephoto shots of Aldeyjarfoss using the DJI Mavic 4 Pro, brave the slippery…
WHAT to Photograph in WESTERN ICELAND?!
Published: Oct 22, 2025 · Duration: 15 min 40 sec · 22K views
Join me for an in-depth landscape photography adventure on the incredible Snæfellsnes Peninsula in Western Iceland, where I share the settings, compositions, and creative decisions behind capturing these iconic locations—plus two brand new ones! We'll explore the unique, cliff-spilling Selvallafoss waterfall and a hidden cascade where I'll demonstrate using the necessity of ultra-wide angles down to 10mm for…
10 Autumn Photography Tips You Must Try This Season!
Published: Oct 15, 2025 · Duration: 11 min 56 sec · 51K views
Mastering autumn landscape photography is about more than just vibrant trees. In this video, I share 10 essential tips for nature and landscape photographers to capture truly breathtaking, atmospheric, and highly saturated fall scenes. You'll learn the secret to predicting peak fall colors and which tree species change first.
Only Two Lenses for ONE EPIC Photography Adventure to the Dolomites!
Published: Oct 8, 2025 · Duration: 38 min 10 sec · 32K views
Step back into the Dolomites, Italy, with this epic landscape photography journey! After two years, we're back to chase dramatic light, moody fog, and epic reflections across breathtaking locations like the iconic Tre Cime and stunning viewpoints at the Cadini mountain range, Rifugio Lagazuoi, Passo Giau and several others. See the incredible images captured, including high-contrast sunset shots and beautiful Milky…
