South Iceland Elopement // Sophia & Tanveer

South Iceland Elopement

Sophia and Tanveer had been planning their South Iceland elopement for quite some time, with one aim in mind: a visual adventure exploring Iceland’s south coast gems. They came to the right place, as we’ve photographed all around Iceland. From Akureyri to Snæfellsnes, we’ve covered virtually all corners of the island.

With plans in place, our first step was their sunrise ceremony on the iconic Black Sand Beach at Reynisfjara. A special touch was the Ásatrú element – it’s quite special anytime an Icelandic pagan wedding happens, so Sophia and Tanveer were in good hands for this. The morning light painted the beach in soft hues, creating a magical atmosphere for their vows.

Time to Explore

Once the ceremony was complete, we put the adventure to work. We started by getting to Skógafoss early – before the crowds of tourists took over – and then visited Dyrhólaey. Again, the key was beating the tourists, because they can be everywhere. But on this day, the clouds parted, the wind ceased, and even the tourists let up. So we just went for it, and it turned out beautifully. The couple’s adventurous spirit shone through as they explored these stunning locations.

Our trip took us to the eastern shores of Iceland’s south coast, as we ventured to the iconic beaches of Stokksnes. The dramatic mountain backdrop here provided some truly epic shots. Along the way, of course we had to visit Jökulsárlón for a (freezing!) quick stop for photos. The floating icebergs made for an otherworldly backdrop.

It was an South Iceland elopement to remember, and Sophia and Tanveer toughed it out for two days of photos. Their energy and excitement never wavered, even during the long drives between locations. The results were worth the long hours on the road, and we can’t recommend doing another adventure like this enough. If you’re keen to have an experience like this for yourself, get in touch – we’d love to hear from you!