Photographed on a UK woodland shoot.
Iceland · Norway · Lapland
Iceland & Nordic Elopement Photographer
A UK-based destination elopement photographer and film-maker for Iceland and the Nordic countries. Waterfalls, black sand, fjords and snow, for couples who'd rather have an adventure than a seating plan.
Why Iceland
Two people, big weather and nowhere to be.
Eloping somewhere wild is about the experience as much as the photographs. I keep the day loose: we plan a route, watch the weather, and stop wherever looks good.
I photograph in Yorkshire and the North East in all weathers, so wind and rain don't worry me. I haven't photographed an elopement in Iceland or the Nordics yet, which is why the first couple gets their photography free.
Founding couple: Iceland
Your Iceland & the Nordics elopement photography, free.
For the first elopement I photograph in Iceland or the Nordic countries, the photography is free. You cover the travel.
The photography
Photography is free, and so is the highlight film, for now.
The travel
My flights (with camera kit), accommodation, local transport, and any fee your venue charges outside suppliers.
The full service
The same contract, the same care and the same full gallery as any couple who books me at home.
One founding couple per country. Once it's booked, the offer comes down. In return, I'd like to share your photographs and film on this website.
Where in Iceland
Iceland & the Nordics elopement locations I cover.
Iceland
Waterfalls, glaciers and black sand beaches, many of them along the south coast within reach of Reykjavik.
Norway
Fjords, mountain roads and the Lofoten Islands in the north.
Lapland
Snow, forest and frozen lakes in northern Finland and Sweden, for a winter elopement.
The Faroe Islands and Denmark
Sea cliffs and grass-roofed villages, or a simple city ceremony in Copenhagen.
Planning notes from behind the camera
When to go
Summer brings very long days, with near-constant daylight in the far north around midsummer. Autumn and winter bring short days, snow and a chance of the Northern Lights. The weather can change quickly at any time of year.
Light and timings
Long summer evenings mean we can go out late, when the popular spots are quiet. In winter the low sun gives soft light for the few hours it's up, so we plan the day tightly around it.
Getting there
I'm based in Guisborough, North Yorkshire, between Teesside and Newcastle airports, with Leeds Bradford and Manchester within reach. I plan to arrive the day before your elopement.
Good to know
Iceland & the Nordics elopement photography questions.
What is the best place to elope abroad?
It depends what you want from it. Iceland and Norway are hard to beat for scenery. If you want warmth, look at Italy or Greece instead.
What should we wear for an Iceland elopement?
Whatever you'd like to be married in, with warm layers and proper boots for the walking in between. We'll plan the route around your outfits.
Is the founding couple place for Iceland or the Nordic countries still available?
If you can see this offer on the page, yes. I take it down as soon as the place is booked.
Can we legally marry in Iceland or the Nordic countries as a UK couple?
The rules differ by country and they do change. Many UK couples do the legal part at home and hold a symbolic ceremony abroad. Check the government's getting married abroad tool for the current position.
Do you make wedding films as well?
Yes. I can photograph the day and make a highlight film, so you only fly one person out.
More destinations
Let's check your date.
Tell me where and when you're getting married, even if you only have a month in mind.