Lava Tunnel Photography Guide

Gear Checklist

• Wide lens (24–35mm), fast prime (f/1.8–2.8)
• Headlamp and spare batteries
• Mini clamp or strap for stabilization
• Microfiber cloth to dry condensation

Settings That Work

• ISO 1600–3200, 1/10–1/40s, f/2.8–4 for handheld.
• Use Auto ISO with manual shutter to control motion blur.
• Bracket around skylights; merge later for dynamic range.

Composition Ideas

• Frame people against light shafts for scale.
• Shoot along flow lines to guide the eye.
• Use headlamps to paint texture into shadows.

Pro move: Hold your breath for the exposure — even tiny motion shows up at 1/10s.

Do/Don’t Checklist

• Keep to marked paths
• Ask guides before off‑path shots
• Use flash near ice curtains (can melt)
• Respect other guests’ view

Deliverable mindset: Aim for 5 hero shots — entrance, skylight beam, color bands, texture macro, and a candid with scale.