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Mads Peter Iversen
@madspeteriversen
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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STOP WASTING Money on Photography!
Published: Mar 25, 2026 · Duration: 22 min 3 sec · 23K views
Some people say photography is an expensive hobby. It can be, but it doesn't have to be. In this video, I'll share how to get around spending a fortune on photography equipment.
Minimalist Wide-Angle Lens Photography
Published: Mar 18, 2026 · Duration: 10 min 15 sec · 19K views
Minimalist photography is a fascinating way of making photos that just works so well to be put in a frame and onto a wall. In this video, I visit a small harbour in Denmark and photograph during a foggy and atmospheric day with my 16-35mm wide-angle lens. THE POST PROCESSING COURSE: Use the Standalone Courses currently 25% off: The eBOOKs on composition and light: Join a WORKSHOP: Buy a print: Standalone PHOTOSHOP…
The 9 70-200 Lens Mistakes I See All Photographers Do.
Published: Mar 11, 2026 · Duration: 14 min 22 sec · 55K views
The telephoto lens, such as a 70-200mm, 100-400mm and lenses in that vicinity are amazing for landscape photography. In this video, I'll cover 9 mistakes you want to avoid doing that can end up ruining your photos - or make the process of photographing with telephoto lenses harder. THE POST PROCESSING COURSE: Use the The eBOOKs on composition and light: Join a WORKSHOP: Buy a print: Standalone PHOTOSHOP Tutorials,…
I took 12,322 photos and learned this.
Published: Mar 4, 2026 · Duration: 23 min 9 sec · 16K views
There is so much to learn - even for professional photographers. On a recent trip to Antarctica I took 12322 photos and got a ton of new experiences. In this video, I'll share 10 photography lessons I learned!
Transform "Ugly" Landscapes Into Fine Art Photos.
Published: Feb 25, 2026 · Duration: 12 min 17 sec · 22K views
The season between the last autumn colours and spring bloom, basically winter, can deliver some absolutely miserable and uninspiring weather. In this video, I'll give you 10 tips and techniques to get amazing photos during a winter without snow or frost. ELEMENTS PHOTO MAGAZINE: THE POST PROCESSING COURSE: Use the The eBOOKs on composition and light: Join a WORKSHOP: Buy a print: Standalone PHOTOSHOP Tutorials,…
37 Photos - 1 Hour - POV Atmospheric Forest and Hilly Landscape Photography
Published: Feb 18, 2026 · Duration: 58 min 35 sec · 14K views
In this video, we’re going for a relaxing walk in a beautiful atmospheric forest and hilly landscape in Denmark to take some landscape photos. We’re keeping the gear simple with my Sony a7r5 and the very practical Tamron 25-200mm super zoom lens. This video is also designed to be relaxing, maybe even helping you fall asleep, so we’re going to take our time and you’ll get a deeper insight into my process in real time…
Extreme Low Angles: How I Fixed This Messy Landscape
Published: Feb 11, 2026 · Duration: 11 min 28 sec · 20K 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 · 19K 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.
-18 degrees delivers some otherworldly photos!
Published: Jan 28, 2026 · Duration: 11 min 26 sec · 20K 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 · 24K 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 · 23K 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 · 36K 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 · 33K 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 · 37K 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 · 26K 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 · 30K 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 · 27K 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!
