My passion for photography started many years ago with food photography and advertising still life. But after a short time, I began to step outside my geographical boundaries and realized that traveling was my true calling. I arrived in Iceland almost 8 years ago among the many trips I made. It was love at first sight! After experiencing Iceland in 360 degrees and making four documentaries, my love for the glacier was born, where I became a guide and where I still live and work today.

Dario Mentesana

My passion for photography started many years ago with food photography and advertising still life. But after a short time, I began to step outside my geographical boundaries and realized that traveling was my true calling. I arrived in Iceland almost 8 years ago among the many trips I made. It was love at first sight! After experiencing Iceland in 360 degrees and making four documentaries, my love for the glacier was born, where I became a guide and where I still live and work today.

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My passion for photography started many years ago with food photography and advertising still life. But after a short time, I began to step outside my geographical boundaries and realized that traveling was my true calling.

I arrived in Iceland almost 8 years ago among the many trips I made. It was love at first sight! After experiencing Iceland in 360 degrees and making four documentaries, my love for the glacier was born, where I became a guide and where I still live and work today.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Photographer Guide at Safartica
December 31, 2023 - October 11, 2025
Snowmobile guiding and photography for Northern Lights tours in Lapland; capturing moments and guiding guests with photography.
Photographer Guide at Safari Lapland
December 1, 2023 - October 11, 2025
Snowmobile tours, Northern Lights guiding, and photography guidance as part of safari experiences in Lapland.
Glacier Guide at Ice Pic Journeys
January 1, 2022 - Present
Ice cave tours, glacier walking, snowmobile guiding, and photography guidance for guests, including Northern Lights viewing.
Glacier Guide at Ice Pix Journeys
January 1, 2022 - Present
Glacier guiding, glacier walking, selling tours, snowmobile guiding, outdoor cooking, lighting fires, and immersive woodland experiences; focused on memorable guest experiences and storytelling through photography and film.
Travel Photographer at Self-employed
January 1, 2013 - Present
Creating travel photographs and videos, traveling around the world, documenting cultures and landscapes.

Education

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Qualifications

First Aid Certificate (Lapland)
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Driver's License
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Driver license
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
First Aid Certificate (Lapland)
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Snowmobile and Quad Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025
Adobe Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
    Walking in Iceland - One day on the Glacier

    A six-part journey through Iceland’s stunning nature. This episode was filmed on the glacier where I work as a guide, the Breiðamerkurjökull.

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