In the Land of Fire and Ice

Born and raised in Argentina, Guadalupe Laiz is an international artist, photographer, and explorer. She moved to the United States when she was 20 years old, attending art school in Colorado and graduating with a degree in photography. For the past ten years, Laiz has created an extensive body of work that captures the beauty and uniqueness of the indigenous horses in Iceland. Her photographs of these extraordinary horses have been exhibited around the world. Laiz’s first book, Horses of Iceland (2019), has been reprinted by The Images Publishing Group, which also published her second book, Among the Living, Where You Belong (2023). It showcases Laiz’s magnificent wildlife photographs taken in Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Rwanda, and Uganda over the course of six years. She is also photographing polar bears and sled dogs near the North Pole for her next book, The Lonely Wanderer. Thrainn Kolbeinsson is an Icelandic photographer, filmmaker, and artist specialising in outdoor adventures, landscapes, and visual storytelling. He produces visually rich narratives that explore the interaction between people and nature, highlighting real-life stories and often physical challenges. In addition to his production work with various international brands, Kolbeinsson collaborates with local businesses and tourism boards to showcase Iceland’s unique landscapes and beauty. He also runs his own print store, featuring his limited edition prints of the raw Arctic landscapes.

"For her latest book, “In the Land of Fire and Ice” (Images Publishing), she took on a greater challenge: working with the farmers and families who share her love for Icelandic horses to bring the animals to iconic Icelandic sites to photograph them in the country’s most breathtaking landscapes." - Professional Photographer Magazine