Gunnar Freyr, a talented Icelandic photographer and videographer, makes a living traveling around Iceland, and sometimes Greenland. On Instagram he is known as Icelandic_explorer and has over 360,000 followers. His images and videos capture the Icelandic landscape in such a mesmerizing way.
During the chat, Gunnar Freyr shares how he left a very stressful office job and made a career as a creator. In addition, he talks about places he recommends for first timers to the country, advice he had for people that also want to be content creators, and gives tips on how to capture the northern lights with your smartphone or camera. It was quite fun to chat with him and I hope you enjoy this interview.
Questions I asked Gunnar Freyr
- What was the journey like for you to become a full-time creator traveling around Iceland taking amazing photos and videos?
- Even though you’re Icelandic, Icelandic, I’m wondering if there is any other reason you decided to focus on Iceland as the place you mostly take photos and videos of?
- What kind of challenges have you faced while out in Iceland doing your work?
- Can you share one of your epic adventure stories?
- What are your favorite places in Iceland to visit?
- What things do you recommend for first time visitors to Iceland to do?
- Many people want to get great photos and videos of Icelandic nature, especially the northern lights. What tips and gear suggestions do you have for those people?
- Is there a place in Iceland you haven’t been to yet that you really want to visit?
- What is your favorite Icelandic word or phrase?
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Hi Jewell’s
I am fascinated with your passion of Iceland! I’m living vicariously through you and learning a lot
Hi Meshall! Thank you so much. It makes me so happy to know that you are learning a lot about this lovely country.