The diary of a really bad photographer

The latest chapter of our unique photography experiment is complete! You can now watch all 11 episodes of Blanche’s adventures around Iceland.

A couple of weeks ago, Blanche arrived in Iceland with a mission: to prove that even a really bad photographer could capture something extraordinary.

From waterfalls and glaciers to puffins, storms, and more ‘quick photo stops’ than anyone could count, Blanche embraced every challenge Iceland threw her way. She leaves with muddy boots, a full heart, and thousands of photos in her camera roll.

Thanks for the adventure, Blanche! You made it unforgettable.

And what’s next? The road trip may be over, but the next part of the experiment is only beginning. Give us a moment while we scroll through thousands of Blanche’s photos, then stay tuned for the photo exhibitions, and (hopefully) a few billboards along the way.

Blanche, our really bad photographer, traveled around Iceland attempting to capture some of the most photogenic places on Earth. Did Iceland do all the heavy lifting? Or did Blanche manage to out-chaos the landscape?

Each day of Blanche’s journey, we posted a wrap-up with videos and photos here on our diary of a really bad photographer. You can also view the videos on our YouTube and TikTok accounts.

And we know you’re all curious to see Blanche’s handiwork (trust us, so are we!). Blanche’s photos will be revealed, in time...

Want the big picture of the hotspots Blanche visited?

Download the map of a really bad photographer so you can explore the highlights of Iceland at your own pace. Check out our checklists of great things to try, find, and taste as you make the journey your own.

And yes, there’s a bingo card too – because every great adventure deserves a little competitive challenge.

In April 2026, we invited the public to nominate the worst photographers they knew (including themselves). The response was… generous. 127,642 applications, and a mountain of truly questionable imagery.

After 2,000+ hours of screening and interviews, we found our match: Blanche Mortemard from Paris. Then we put Blanche’s (lack of) skills to the test on the road in Iceland.